The Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad has announced its four-member panel for the 2026-27 Delhi University Students Union elections, with Yash Dabas named as its candidate for the president's post.
The ABVP announced the panel on September 11, 2026, as student organisations stepped up their preparations for the DUSU elections. Along with Yash Dabas, the organisation has fielded Ishu Maurya for vice president, Riya Chhabri for secretary and Lakshyaraj Singh for joint secretary.
The announcement places the four candidates at the centre of ABVP's campaign for the upcoming student union election. The DUSU election is one of the most prominent student elections in the country and regularly attracts participation from major student organisations representing different political and ideological positions.
Yash Dabas will lead the ABVP panel as its presidential candidate. The president is one of the most closely watched positions in the DUSU election, with candidates expected to present their priorities on issues affecting students and the university campus.
Ishu Maurya has been named the candidate for vice president. Riya Chhabri will contest for secretary, while Lakshyaraj Singh will contest for joint secretary. Together, the four candidates form ABVP's central panel for the 2026-27 election.
According to the announcement reported by Jansatta, ABVP said its panel would work with a focus on student welfare, development and strengthening the voice of students. These are campaign positions put forward by the organisation and will be part of the broader electoral contest as candidates begin reaching out to students.
The announcement comes amid an increasingly active election environment at Delhi University. Other student organisations are also preparing their campaigns. NSUI has announced its own panel, with Vijay Shankar Meena contesting for president, Veer Chatrath for vice president, Namrata Chaudhary for secretary and Gopal Chaudhary for joint secretary.
AISA and SFI have also announced a joint panel for the election, adding another major grouping to the contest. The presence of multiple panels means students will have several choices when voting for the four central DUSU positions.
The election campaign is expected to focus on a range of issues affecting students at Delhi University. These include education, campus infrastructure, accommodation, student safety, transport, fees, placements and other welfare-related concerns.
Student housing and safety have emerged as particularly prominent issues during this year's campaign. ABVP has highlighted concerns relating to accommodation and student safety, including issues affecting students living in areas outside the main university campuses. The recent building collapse in Delhi's Satya Niketan area has also brought renewed attention to the safety of student accommodation.
The election will take place under rules prescribed by Delhi University. The university's official website has published the schedule for the election of office bearers and members of the DUSU Central Council for the 2026-27 session. The university has also issued notices concerning restrictions on vehicle movement around the election period.
The ABVP's candidate announcement therefore marks an important stage in the 2026-27 DUSU election process. With Yash Dabas heading the panel, the organisation will now have to campaign across Delhi University's colleges and reach students with its priorities.
For the vice president position, Ishu Maurya will seek student support, while Riya Chhabri and Lakshyaraj Singh will contest for secretary and joint secretary respectively. The four positions are part of the central DUSU panel and carry different responsibilities in representing students and coordinating with the university administration.
The campaign period is expected to be closely watched because of the competition among ABVP, NSUI and left-aligned student organisations. Each group will attempt to highlight issues that it believes are important to the student community.
The final outcome, however, will depend on the votes cast by eligible Delhi University students. Candidate announcements and campaign claims do not determine the result, and the election will ultimately decide which panel receives the mandate to represent students for the 2026-27 session.
The ABVP's announcement also sets the stage for a wider debate over student priorities. As campaigning progresses, candidates are likely to face questions about their plans for improving campus facilities, student accommodation, safety, academic support, employment and representation.
With several organisations entering the contest, the 2026-27 DUSU election is expected to remain a closely followed student political event. ABVP's decision to field Yash Dabas for president, along with Ishu Maurya, Riya Chhabri and Lakshyaraj Singh for the other central posts, gives the organisation its official team for the upcoming contest.
The election will now move into the campaign phase, with candidates seeking to connect with students, explain their priorities and build support ahead of polling. The final result will determine the new DUSU office bearers for the 2026-27 academic session.