DUSU Polls: North Campus erupts into celebrations, with coupons and counterfeit currency showered; find out how the DUSU elections unfolded...

DU DUSU Elections 2025: Thursday's student union elections (DUSU Elections) on Delhi University's (DU) North Campus resembled a festival more than a voting day. A large number of students turned out to cast their votes, while campaign vehicles lined up outside polling stations, and the sound of drums echoed with the hustle and bustle of voters.

Outside colleges, supporters were seen distributing vada pav coupons and discount slips. For many students, these small gifts became as special as casting their vote. Karan, a student at Kirorimal College, said, "I got a coupon and kept it as a souvenir. Everyone was rushing to get one."

Students in the day shift voted from 8:30 am to 1 pm, and those in the evening classes from 3 pm to 7:30 pm. Convoys of Scorpios, Thars, and bikes lined the streets. Young campaigners were seen leaning out of windows and throwing pamphlets. Following a court order, postering was limited to the "Walls of Democracy," but by election day, even those walls were empty.

Fake 500 rupee notes were showered.
The biggest spectacle occurred when fake 500 rupee notes from the "Children Bank of India" were showered on the crowd. Sanya, a student at Daulatram College, said, "At first, I thought we'd become rich, but seeing the same serial number on every note made me laugh."

Drummers outside the college gates also added to the atmosphere. Rakesh, playing the drum outside Hindu College, said, "We play here every year. We often don't even know who we're playing for. We earn between 1,000 and 2,000 rupees a day, plus tips."

The pamphlets and leaflets thrown also created an opportunity for rickshaw pullers and scrap dealers to earn money. Shyam, who works near Kirorimal College, said, "Last year I earned 2,000 rupees. This time, there's less paper, so I might only get 800." Children also continued to collect counterfeit notes. Young Rahul Singh said, "At first, I thought they were real, but they weren't. I'll keep them in my bag anyway."

Security personnel were stationed outside the polling booths throughout the day. An official said, "We're vigilant so there are no problems and the process runs smoothly."

Since classes were suspended, students arrived in groups. Some came with friends, others with parents. They lingered around the polling booths even after casting their votes, distributing coupons and taking part in the "fair-like" atmosphere. Rithika, a third-year student, said, "Even if you don't care who wins, you shouldn't miss the fun here."

By evening, the streets of North Campus were littered with pamphlets, coupons, and counterfeit notes. Approximately 2.8 lakh students are eligible to vote in this election. The results will be declared on September 19.

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