Delhi High Court Demands Clean-Up for Election Results

The Delhi High Court has ordered Delhi University Students' Union and college election candidates to clean any defacement on campus structures before the vote count can proceed. This decision aims to enforce accountability regarding election-related pollution and delay vote counting until compliance is observed.

The Delhi High Court issued an ultimatum to candidates in the Delhi University Students' Union (DUSU) and college elections, demanding the clean-up of defaced campus properties to enable vote counting.

On September 26, the court paused the vote count and the announcement of results, emphasizing that such actions were solely intended to deter defacement violations and not to obstruct the electoral process.

In a stern directive, the court highlighted the broader issue of urban cleanliness, linking it to health crises such as dengue and malaria, and stressed the democratic essence of elections should not devolve into fiscal exploits.

(With inputs from agencies.)