The final day of campaigning for the Delhi University Students’ Union (DUSU) elections was marked by clashes at several locations on Wednesday, September 16, with a teacher at Motilal Nehru College (Evening) allegedly …

The final day of campaigning for the Delhi University Students’ Union (DUSU) elections was marked by clashes at several locations on Wednesday, September 16, with a teacher at Motilal Nehru College (Evening) allegedly assaulted by a student campaigner.Faculty members at the college staged a protest following the incident and demanded action against the student. A teacher said the faculty member who was allegedly assaulted was seriously injured and was receiving medical attention.“A DUSU campaigner beat a faculty member. He is grievously injured and is receiving medical attention,” the teacher told PTI.#WATCH | Delhi | A clash broke out between two groups of students at Delhi University's North Campus. Police forces conducted a flag march to ensure peace and order. pic.twitter.com/CaqtE8U1I6— ANI (@ANI) September 16, 2026

The origin of DUSU: From a 1947 proposal to a campus political forceThe faculty members also said they were considering filing a police complaint and boycotting election-related duties, as per PTI.“Teachers are protesting against the DUSU election. We will also be filing an FIR and boycott any election duties. Students need to understand the boundary. Faculty members cannot be beaten up,” the teacher said.Faculty members were not immediately able to establish which student organisation the alleged campaigner represented.Clashes reported across DU campusesThe alleged assault at Motilal Nehru College came amid a series of clashes reported on the final day of campaigning at Delhi University.VIDEO | Delhi: On a scuffle between student groups outside the DU law faculty during DUSU election campaign, DCP (North) Niharika Bhatt says, "At around 5.00 pm today, a minor verbal altercation and scuffle broke out between two groups of students on campus. Two students… pic.twitter.com/b5kZ5eq33R— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) September 16, 2026

At North Campus, a clash broke out outside Law Centre-I following an argument over the removal of campaign banners. DCP (North) Niharika Bhatt told PTI, “At around 5.00 pm today, a minor verbal altercation and scuffle broke out between two groups of students on campus. Two students sustained minor injuries and were immediately sent for medical treatment. The students who had gathered at the scene have been dispersed, and the situation is now fully under control.”At South Campus, faculty members at Motilal Nehru College said campaigners clashed with teachers while attempting to enter the premises and that several teachers were injured. Another clash was reported at Sri Aurobindo College, while altercations were reported at other colleges as well.Faculty protest over election campaignFollowing the incidents, faculty members at Motilal Nehru College staged a protest and demanded action against those involved.Anyone, not just parents, can pay Rs 1 lakh surety for students contesting DUSU polls: Delhi High CourtThe teachers also discussed filing a police complaint and boycotting election-related duties. The alleged assault has raised concerns among faculty members about the conduct of campaigning and safety on campus ahead of polling.The incidents came as campaigning for the DUSU elections ended on Wednesday. Polling is scheduled for September 18, while counting of votes will take place on September 19.According to the announced schedule, polling for day classes will be held from 8:30 am to 1:00 pm, while voting for evening classes will take place from 3:00 pm to 7:30 pm.Delhi University sets stage for DUSU elections; voting on Sept 18Delhi HC ruling on political affiliationsOn the same day, the Delhi High Court also heard a petition challenging the participation of candidates affiliated with political parties’ student wings in the DUSU elections.The court held that membership of a political party’s student wing alone does not disqualify a student from contesting the DUSU elections. It also distinguished between student organisations and political parties while considering the Lyngdoh Committee recommendations governing student elections.The court, however, noted that the university and its Chief Election Officer have a responsibility to ensure that the election process remains free from participation or interference by political parties.

Source: Deccan Herald