DUSU elections: Candidates must clear campaign banners, posters within 24 hours

Ahead of the DUSU elections, candidates must remove all campaign banners and posters from university premises within 24 hours to comply with election regulations.

In Short

• Candidates must remove campaign materials within 24 hours
• DUSU polls are scheduled for September 27
• Violations may lead to disqualification and penalties

As polling for the Delhi University Students' Union (DUSU) elections approaches, the Office of the Chief Election Officer has issued a crucial notice. All candidates must remove their banners and posters bearing names and ballot numbers from university premises within 24 hours.

Chief Election Officer Satyapal Singh has emphasised that the election office is closely monitoring all campaign activities. This includes the use of banners, posters, and vehicles during rallies. He reiterated the importance of adhering to the rules established by the Lyngdoh Committee, which sets guidelines for fair elections.

DUSU polls are scheduled for September 27, with results to be declared the following day. The notice, delivered via email, warns that failure to comply with the directive will lead to strict action.

VIOLATION OF NORMS

The display of printed posters and banners is a violation of the norms outlined by the Lyngdoh Committee and the Delhi Prevention of Defacement of Property Act, 2007.

The notice states, "The DUSU election office is keeping a close watch on the use of banners, posters, and vehicles for campaigning. These activities must remain within the limits specified by the Lyngdoh Committee recommendations."

"You are directed to remove all banners and printed posters displaying your name and ballot number within 24 hours of receiving this email, failing which strict action will be taken," the notice added.

Candidates are reminded to adhere to the Code of Conduct, Lyngdoh Committee guidelines, National Green Tribunal (NGT) orders, and the Delhi Prevention of Defacement of Property Act. Any violations could result in disqualification and criminal penalties.

Additionally, candidates are allowed to use only the designated "Walls of Democracy" on campus for pasting handmade posters.