Journalism of Courage
Advertisement

DUSU polls: Last day of campaigning ends in ABVP-NSUI clash at Kirori Mal College

The clash occurred shortly before UP Congress chief Ajay Rai was set to arrive at the North Campus to campaign for NSUI candidates

dusuDelhi Police said it received a complaint from a woman student who was injured and was treated at RML Hospital. “We are conducting an enquiry,” a senior police officer said (File Photo)

The last day of campaign ahead of the Delhi University Students’ Union (DUSU) elections, scheduled for Thursday, ended in violence at Kirori Mal College on Tuesday, with members of the Congress-backed National Students Union of India (NSUI) alleging that members of the rival Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) attacked Purvanchali student supporters.

The clash occurred shortly before UP Congress chief Ajay Rai was set to arrive at the North Campus to campaign for NSUI candidates. “The attack… clearly exposes ABVP’s deep-rooted hatred towards Purvanchali students and their frustration with the overwhelming support NSUI is receiving,” NSUI said in a statement.

Meanwhile, Delhi Police said it received a complaint from a woman student who was injured and was treated at RML Hospital. “We are conducting an enquiry,” a senior police officer said.

Rai, in a video message while on his way to DU, said “ABVP is rattled by the massive support NSUI is receiving. The violence at KMC is proof of their fear. I am coming to stand with you,” he said. The ABVP, however, accused Congress leaders and NSUI of “vitiating the campus atmosphere” by bringing outsiders into DU during campaigning.

Responding to the allegations, the ABVP accused Congress leaders and NSUI of “vitiating the campus atmosphere” by bringing outsiders into the university during campaigning.

In a statement, ABVP Delhi State Secretary Sarthak Sharma said, “It is highly condemnable that Congress and NSUI are bringing outsiders into the university to spread violence and chaos. The DU campus is meant to be a hub of learning and positive student politics, but Congress leaders’ interference has made it unsafe. ABVP is fully committed to safeguarding students’ security and interests.” The ABVP further alleged that repeated visits by Congress leaders, including Sachin Pilot and Deepender Singh Hooda, had created inconvenience and fear among students, particularly female students, and demanded police action to stop the entry of outsiders.

From the homepage

Stay updated with the latest - Click here to follow us on Instagram

Tags:
  • ABVP DUSU elections National Students’ Union of India (NSUI)
Edition
Install the Express App for
a better experience
Featured
Trending Topics
News
Multimedia
Follow Us
Express ExclusiveIRS officer, wife posted at SC asked to explain construction inside Panna Tiger Reserve’s ecosensitive zone
X