DUSU ELECTION

DUSU ELECTION

Delhi University Students Union (DUSU) is the students' union at the University of Delhi. It is the representative body of the students from member colleges and university faculties & teaching departments. The students of member colleges and university faculties & teaching departments are the members of the Union. The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Delhi is the Patron of the Union. The official year and term of the Union is from 16th of August of every year to the 15th of August, of the following year.

DUSU has a budget of approximately Twenty Four lakhs INR. Every member of Union pay Twenty INR as annual subscription to Union funds which is collected along with the fees collected at the time of admission by the respective College/Institutions.
Elections to Union are held by direct voting by the students of the university faculties & teaching departments and member colleges. Member colleges and university faculties have their own College or Faculty Students' Union.

The DUSU is a university-level umbrella organization for university faculties and member colleges Students' Unions. The DUSU has four office bearers: President, Vice President, Secretary and Joint-Secretary. DUSU also includes 1 or 2 Central Councilors from each college affiliated to DUSU. C.C. is directly elected by the college. The President of each college affiliated to DUSU is also a member of the central council of DUSU. 

The elections are usually held in July - August of each year. As of 2019 there are total of 52 Delhi University colleges & faculties affiliated to DUSU. DUSU elections is said to be world's largest election for a students' union.

Benefits to students

·         Representations: Student unions provide a platform for students to voice their concerns and opinions

·         Support- services: Unions offer academic, emotional and financial support.

·         Community building: Unions foster a sense of belonging and community among students

·         Skill Development: Participation in union activities enhances leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.

·         Advocacy: Unions advocates for students’ rights and interests.

·         By having a powerful union the students can demand for a better facility like AC, water, Fan ,lights, Libraries extra.

·         The motive of having a student union is just to better politics so these student leaders will be experienced and may lead our legislation in future.

·         The union is here just to ensure the rights related to students and good infrastructure is also part of that.

Challenges Facing Student Union:

1.        Funding constraints.

2.        Limited institutional support

3.        Bureaucratic hurdles

4.        Student apathy

5.        External pressures

Types of student Unions:

·         Student Government Associations (SGAs)

·         Student Councils

·         Student Senates

·         National Union of Students (NUS)

·         Local student unions

Key Functions of Student Unions:

1. Organizing events and activities

2. Providing support services (academic, emotional, financial)

3. Representing students in institutional decision-making

4. Advocating for students' rights and interests

5. Facilitating communication between students and institutions

Critics:

·         Hawabazi(Show Off)- More than a election campaign, the DUSU election looks like the exhibition of Cars, Cards, Extra. After asking different Candidates approximately 70-100 lakhs  are the estimate for a DUSU election per candidate .

·         The election is depended on money more than Mass

·         The fresher’s are targeted because they are the core votes for DUSU

·         Failed to resolve the students Problems.  

 

Conclusion:  Overall, student unions play a vital role in promoting student interests, well-being, and engagement, while also contributing to the development of responsible, active citizens.