DUSU Election Office Enforces Banner Ban Ahead of Polls

The Delhi University Students' Union (DUSU) election office has mandated candidates remove all banners and posters from university premises within 24 hours, warning of strict action for non-compliance. This directive aims to ensure adherence to the Lyngdoh Committee guidelines, the Code of Conduct, and relevant legal provisions.

With polling approaching, the Office of the Chief Election Officer for the Delhi University Students' Union (DUSU) elections has issued a notice demanding all candidates remove banners and posters displaying their names and ballot numbers from university premises within 24 hours.

Chief Election Officer Satyapal Singh stated the election office is meticulously monitoring campaign activities, particularly the use of banners, posters, and vehicles during rallies. He underscored that all campaigning must comply with the Lyngdoh Committee guidelines, which ensure fair election practices.

The DUSU polls are scheduled for September 27, with results expected the next day. The notice, sent via email, cautioned candidates that failure to remove the banners and posters on time would lead to strict consequences. The display of printed posters and banners violates the norms set by the Lyngdoh Committee and the Delhi Prevention of Defacement of Property Act, 2007.

''The DUSU election office is strictly monitoring the use of banners, posters, and vehicles in campaigns. These activities must conform to the Lyngdoh Committee's limits. Candidates are directed to remove all printed posters and banners displaying their name and ballot number within 24 hours of this notice, or face strict action,'' the notice read.

Additionally, the notification reminded candidates to adhere strictly to the Code of Conduct, Lyngdoh Committee guidelines, National Green Tribunal (NGT) orders, and the Delhi Prevention of Defacement of Property Act, 2007. Violations may result in disqualification and criminal penalties.

The notice also emphasized that candidates may only use the designated ''Walls of Democracy'' within the campus for pasting handmade posters.

(With inputs from agencies.)