Delhi University appoints Satyapal Singh as election chief for 2024-25
- Satyapal Singh has been appointed as the chief election officer for the 2024-25 students' union polls at Delhi University.
- The previous DUSU elections, held after a three-year gap, were won by the ABVP, which secured three central panel posts.
- The upcoming elections are significant for student leadership and will be overseen by a team of experienced officials.
Delhi University has appointed Satyapal Singh, a professor from the Department of Sanskrit, as the chief election officer for the upcoming students' union polls for the academic year 2024-25. This decision was formalized through an official notification issued on August 29. Alongside Singh, Professor Raj Kishore Sharma from the Department of Chemistry has been designated as the chief returning officer, while Rajesh Singh, a librarian, will serve as the returning officer. This team is responsible for overseeing the election process within the university. The notification also highlights that the principals of affiliated colleges and heads of institutions will act as election officers for their respective institutions. This structure aims to ensure a smooth and organized election process for the Central Council of the Delhi University Students' Union (DUSU). The previous DUSU elections, held after a three-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, saw significant participation and competition. The RSS-affiliated Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) emerged victorious, securing three central panel posts, including the presidency. Tushar Dedha from ABVP won the presidency, defeating Hitesh Gulia from the Congress's student wing, NSUI, which managed to secure one post. The upcoming elections are crucial as they will shape the student leadership and influence university policies. The appointment of experienced officials like Satyapal Singh and his team is expected to facilitate a fair and transparent electoral process, reflecting the democratic values of the university community.