NEW DELHI: The Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) on Sunday released its manifesto for the upcoming Delhi University Students’ Union (DUSU) polls. It outlines a student-focused agenda centred on accommodation, safety, participation and academic reforms.
Based on the four themes of “A- Awas, B- Bhagidari, V- Vishwas, P- Parinaam”, the manifesto proposes measures to address long-standing student concerns at Delhi University. Key promises include expanding hostel infrastructure, improving safety, particularly for women, and making examinations and internal assessments more transparent.
The ABVP panel for the polls comprises Yash Dabas (president), Ishu Maurya (vice president), Riya Chhawdi (secretary) and Lakshya Raj Singh (joint secretary). The organisation has also been campaigning across colleges, hostels and private accommodations, highlighting issues related to housing, campus safety and career opportunities.
Student accommodation is a major focus of the manifesto, especially after the recent Satya Niketan incident. The organisation has proposed new hostels, safety audits of paying guest accommodations, stricter enforcement of fire safety norms and a dedicated accommodation cell and helpline.
On women’s safety, the manifesto proposes increased security patrols, better campus lighting, more women security personnel and sanitary vending machines. It also calls for stronger grievance redressal systems, including Internal Complaints Committees, along with mental health support services.
On academic issues, the ABVP has proposed timely declaration of results, access to evaluated answer sheets, supplementary examinations and improved examination processes. It also seeks stronger links between education and employment through job fairs, internships, industry partnerships and skill development programmes, including training in digital and emerging technologies.
ABVP leaders said in an official statement that the manifesto reflects student concerns and aims to improve campus life and career readiness. They said the campaign is focused on issue-based outreach, with student feedback shaping their proposals ahead of the polls.