Overview

• Polling was conducted on September 18 across DU in two shifts for roughly 2.75–2.8 lakh eligible students, with results due on September 19.
• Officials said participation exceeded last year’s 35% turnout, with some college data still awaited at the time of the announcement.
• Security and monitoring were stepped up with over 600 police personnel, 160 body-worn cameras, CCTV and drones, while EVMs were used for central posts and paper ballots for college polls.
• NSUI alleged intimidation, EVM manipulation and administrative interference at colleges including Kirori Mal, Hindu and Hansraj, which ABVP rejected while accusing NSUI leaders of instigating scuffles.
• The Delhi High Court barred victory processions and warned of sanctions for disorder, as strict anti-defacement enforcement left campuses largely poster-free under Lyngdoh guidelines.