DUSU Elections 2026: Delhi University warns students against campaign rule violations, use of luxury vehicles

NEW DELHI: The University of Delhi on Monday warned candidates and student organisations contesting the upcoming DUSU elections against campaign-rule violations and raised concerns over the use of luxury vehicles for election-related activities. According to university directions, the Proctor's Office will provide all contesting candidates with authorised stickers for their vehicles.

Vehicles without these stickers will not be permitted to enter the university campus or colleges, the DU Proctor said, adding that only one vehicle per candidate will be allowed for campaigning.

The warning was issued at a meeting held at the university's Proctor's Office with the Chief Returning Officer, DUSU office-bearers, representatives of various student bodies and police officials, including those from the North District and Maurice Nagar police station.

The DUSU elections are scheduled for September 18, with vote counting on September 19. The last date for filing nominations is September 10, and candidates can withdraw them until noon on September 11.

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DUSU Elections 2026: Campaign rules

The Proctor said students had failed to comply with regulations laid down by the Delhi High Court and the Lyngdoh Committee, resulting in disorder on the university campus. The university also raised concerns over unauthorised parking by candidates along Chhatra Marg and University Road, which it said caused severe traffic congestion on the campus.

The directions reiterated that candidates must not park vehicles on either side of the road in a way that causes traffic congestion or on footpaths, as this inconveniences pedestrians.

Vehicles must be parked only in designated and authorised parking areas, it said. The university further prohibited candidates from using pamphlets or other printed material during the election campaign if that use could damage public property or litter public spaces.

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DU: Nomination cancellation if rules are violated

It also warned that the candidate's nomination would be cancelled if any student or supporter is found consuming alcohol or using any intoxicating substance in a vehicle or anywhere on the university campus, including parking areas and roadsides.

The Proctor issued a broader warning that the nomination of any candidate found flouting these rules would be cancelled and the candidate would be barred from contesting the election. The entire election could also be cancelled in serious circumstances, it said.

Delhi University said the elections will follow the DUSU Code of Conduct, the DUSU Constitution and directions issued by courts, including the Supreme Court's Lyngdoh Committee recommendations and subsequent orders from the Delhi High Court and the National Green Tribunal.

DU reiterated that all candidates, student organisations and other stakeholders must follow directions issued by competent authorities and ensure that election-related activities are conducted in a peaceful, orderly and responsible manner.