The Delhi University Students’ Union (DUSU) Election 2026 results have been declared after the completion of vote counting. ABVP secured three of the four central posts, with Yash Dabas winning the President position. Independent candidate Deepanshu Shokeen won the Vice-President post, while Riya Chhawdi and Lakshya Raj Singh won the Secretary and Joint Secretary positions respectively.

Yash Dabas Wins DUSU President Post

ABVP candidate Yash Dabas won the DUSU President election with 24,576 votes. He defeated NSUI candidate Vijay Shankar Meena, who received 22,523 votes, giving Dabas a winning margin of 2,053 votes.

After his victory, Dabas described the result as a “victory of harmony, patriotism, and the collective strength of the Sangh.” He also said that student safety would be a major priority, particularly safety audits of college hostels and paying guest accommodations.

Independent Deepanshu Shokeen Wins Vice-President Post

One of the notable developments in the 2026 election was the victory of independent candidate Deepanshu Shokeen in the Vice-President race.

Shokeen secured 30,615 votes, finishing ahead of ABVP candidate Ishu Maurya, who received 16,910 votes, and NSUI candidate Vir Chatrath, who polled 4,313 votes. Reports identify Shokeen as a former NSUI member who contested independently after not receiving the organisation's ticket.

The result made Shokeen the first independent candidate to secure the Vice-President position in the DUSU election, according to NDTV's report.

ABVP Wins Secretary and Joint Secretary Posts

ABVP's Riya Chhawdi won the Secretary post with 21,650 votes, defeating NSUI's Namrata Chaudhary, who received 14,869 votes.

For the Joint Secretary position, ABVP's Lakshya Raj Singh secured 16,615 votes. Independent candidate Vishesh Yadav received 15,778 votes, while NSUI's Gopal Yadav received 15,206 votes according to reported final tallies.

DUSU Election 2026: Key Numbers

The election saw a voter turnout of 40.46 per cent, higher than the 39.5 per cent recorded in the previous year, according to the election information provided in the source material. Voting was conducted in two phases across 52 polling centres.

A total of 1,000 EVMs were arranged for the election, with 960 deployed for polling and 40 kept in reserve.

The counting process was completed in 20 rounds. Officials also asked winning candidates and their supporters not to organise victory rallies on or outside the university campus in accordance with Delhi High Court directions.

Political Reactions After DUSU Results

The results prompted reactions from leaders of both sides of the political spectrum.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah congratulated ABVP workers and described the result as reflecting youth confidence in the organisation's “Nation First” ideology, according to the statement cited in the source material.

NSUI National President Vinod Jakhar, meanwhile, alleged unfair practices during the election and said his organisation would continue raising student issues. These allegations are claims by Jakhar and are presented as such rather than as independently established facts.

BJP National President Nitin Nabin also congratulated ABVP candidates, describing the result as a reflection of what he called positive and constructive student politics.

Student Issues Remain Central

The 2026 DUSU election took place amid discussions around student accommodation, hostel facilities and campus safety. The issue of student housing received particular attention following the Satya Niketan building collapse.

After winning the Vice-President post, Deepanshu Shokeen said student accommodation and related concerns would remain among his priorities. Newly elected President Yash Dabas has also highlighted safety audits of hostels and PG accommodations as an early priority.

Key Highlights

• Yash Dabas of ABVP won the DUSU President post with 24,576 votes.
• NSUI's Vijay Shankar Meena received 22,523 votes in the presidential contest.
• Independent candidate Deepanshu Shokeen won the Vice-President post with 30,615 votes.
• ABVP's Riya Chhawdi won the Secretary post with 21,650 votes.
• ABVP's Lakshya Raj Singh won the Joint Secretary post with 16,615 votes.
• ABVP won three of the four central DUSU posts, while the Vice-President post went to an independent candidate.
• Voter turnout was reported at 40.46 per cent.
• Vote counting was completed after 20 rounds.

Professional Disclaimer & Third-Party Reference

This article is based on election information and statements reported by third-party news organisations, including NDTV, Times of India, The New Indian Express and other published reports. Political statements and allegations have been attributed to the individuals or organisations making them. Vote figures cited above reflect the latest reported results available at the time of publication.

Conclusion

The DUSU Election 2026 results have placed ABVP in three of the four central positions, while independent candidate Deepanshu Shokeen secured the Vice-President post. With student safety, accommodation and campus facilities emerging as key concerns, the focus will now shift from election campaigning to the new DUSU leadership's work on student-related issues.

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