NEW DELHI: The National Students’ Union of India (NSUI) on Monday unveiled its manifesto for the Delhi University Students’ Union (DUSU) Elections 2026-27, outlining a broad agenda focused on student welfare, affordability, campus infrastructure, academic reforms and institutional accountability.
Titled “Accountable DU: Accountable DUSU”, the manifesto was launched at the organisation’s headquarters in New Delhi in the presence of NSUI National President Vinod Jakhar and the four candidates fielded by the student organisation for the DUSU elections.
Addressing the gathering, Jakhar said the manifesto sought to reflect the concerns and aspirations of Delhi University students. He said the proposals were aimed at making the university system more transparent, affordable and inclusive, while placing student welfare at the centre of the DUSU agenda.
Among the key proposals are measures for affordable student housing, including stronger implementation of rent-control provisions and a verified university portal for affordable paying guest accommodation and rental housing. NSUI has also called for affordable metro concession passes for students to help reduce commuting costs.
The manifesto proposed a five-day academic schedule, with classes from Monday to Friday, as well as two days of menstrual leave per month for women students. It also seeks changes to the four-year undergraduate programme under the National Education Policy, citing the need for greater clarity and transparency.
Other proposals included 24-hour reading libraries and subsidized round-the-clock canteens, improved sports facilities, campus-wide Wi-Fi, safe drinking water and better classroom infrastructure. The organization also called for expanded mental health and counselling services, scholarships and financial support for SC/ST students, and greater access to internships, career guidance and employment opportunities.
The manifesto further included demands for free evaluation and rechecking of examination papers, legal awareness programmes, gender sensitisation and measures aimed at ensuring a zero-tolerance approach towards sexual harassment.
Alongside the manifesto, NSUI released a campaign visual titled “Kya Hua Tera Waada?”, raising questions about issues it says remain unresolved on the university campus.
