New Delhi [India], September 19 : Thanking students, newly elected Delhi University Students' Union (DUSU) president Aryan Maan on Friday said Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad has given "befitting reply" to National Student Union of India (NSUI) by winning three out of four posts in the high-octane polls.
ABVP's Aryan Maan clinched the post of President after defeating Congress-backed NSUI candidate Joslyn Nandita Choudhary by 16000 votes. Maan got 28,821 votes, while NSUI's Choudhary received 12,645 votes. The Left-backed AISA-SFI candidate Anjali stood third with 5,385 votes.
"I feel very nice. My dream for the past 5 years has been fulfilled. Today I want to thank every student of the Delhi University because of whom I won with a margin of 16000 votes... We again gave a befitting reply to the NSUI and won 3-1 against them," elated Maan told ANI.
He stated that installing lights in the dark spots of the Delhi University campus will be his priority.
"There are many dark spots in the campus for female students; we will get lights installed in those dark spots," the ABVP leader said.
ABVP's Kunal Choudhary, who secured victory in the Secretary post, also thanked the Delhi University students, assuring them he will stand with them.
"I feel very good. I want to thank every student of the Delhi University for voting and supporting me. I want to assure them that I will stand with them whenever they will need me," Kunal Choudhary told ANI.
Meanwhile, newly elected DUSU Vice President, NSUI's Rahul Jhansla, expressed gratitude to his team, who worked for him throughout his campaign.
"My team worked really hard and I dedicate my victory to my team. I want to thank everyone for supporting me throughout my journey. It was a tough competition. I congratulate all candidates, regardless of their victory or loss. Life does not stop here," Jhansla told ANI.
In the Vice President's contest, NSUI's Rahul Jhansla secured a major win with 29,339 votes, defeating ABVP's Govind Tanwa, who polled 20,547. AISA-SFI's Sohan garnered 4,163 votes.
ABVP's Kunal Chaudhary won the post of Secretary with 23,779 votes, leaving behind AISA-SFI's Abhinandana with 9,535 votes and NSUI's Kabir with 9,525 votes. For the Joint Secretary position, ABVP's Deepika Jha secured victory with 21,825 votes, surpassing NSUI's Lav Kush Badhana, who got 17,380 votes, while AISA-SFI's Abhishek received 8,425 votes.
Following the announcement of the results, NSUI national president Varun Choudhary praised the efforts of the union in fighting these elections; however, he alleged that NSUI was not only contesting against the ABVP but also against the "combined force" of the Delhi University administration, Delhi government, Centre, RSS-BJP, and Delhi Police.