ABVP Makes a Clean Sweep
The Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) swept the DUSU elections 2026, winning all four central panel positions. Results were declared September 19, 2026. Yash Dabas — a former international tennis player — defeated NSUI's Vijay Shankar Meena for the presidency. Home Minister Amit Shah hailed the outcome as a "historic" victory for the "Nation First" ideology.
Final Results
| Post | Winner (ABVP) | Runner-Up (NSUI) |
|---|---|---|
| President | Yash Dabas | Vijay Shankar Meena |
| Vice-President | Ishu Maurya | Veer Chatrath |
| Secretary | Riya Chhawdi | Namrata Chaudhary |
| Joint Secretary | Lakshya Raj Singh | Gopal Choudhary |
Who Is Yash Dabas?
A law student and former international-level tennis player, Yash Dabas at 23 is among the younger DUSU presidents in recent history. His sporting background gave him cross-campus appeal beyond the traditional ABVP base.
Who Is Riya Chhawdi?
Riya Chhawdi is the new DUSU Secretary and a competitive basketball player — one of very few DUSU office-bearers with a dual identity as student-athlete and student politician. Her margin of victory in counting was among the cleanest of the four central posts.
Process and Turnout
The election recorded 40.46% turnout across 52 polling centres with over 1.51 lakh eligible voters. 960 Electronic Voting Machines were used. The Delhi High Court had banned victory processions — a rule that was largely observed.
Key Takeaways
- ABVP won all four DUSU 2026 central posts — a clean sweep.
- Yash Dabas is new DUSU President; Riya Chhawdi is Secretary.
- 40.46% voter turnout — one of the highest in recent years.
- Amit Shah congratulated ABVP calling it a historically significant win.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won DUSU election 2026?
ABVP won all four posts: President — Yash Dabas, VP — Ishu Maurya, Secretary — Riya Chhawdi, Joint Secretary — Lakshya Raj Singh.
Who is Yash Dabas?
A law student and former international tennis player who won the DUSU presidency for ABVP in 2026.
Conclusion
ABVP's 2026 DUSU clean sweep is a decisive shutout of NSUI across every central post. For national politics, it is one more data point in a consistent pattern of ABVP dominance at Delhi University — India's largest campus political stage.
