Ballot No. 2 – Deepanshu for DUSU: Who He Is, What He Stands For, and How to Vote

Deepanshu is the candidate on Ballot No. 2 for the Delhi University Student Union (DUSU) presidency in the 2024 election. He is a third‑year Political Science student campaigning on academic reform, mental‑health support, and transparent governance. Voters can view his full manifesto on the official DUSU portal and at deepanshufordusu.com.

What is Ballot No. 2 in the DUSU election?

In the DUSU election, each candidate for a given office receives a unique ballot number that appears on the electronic voting machine (EVM). Ballot No. 2 is assigned to the independent candidate Deepanshu, distinguishing his name from other contenders on the same screen. The numbering system helps avoid name‑based confusion, especially when candidates share similar surnames.

Who is Deepanshu and what are his academic credentials?

Deepanshu Sharma is a 21‑year‑old third‑year B.A. (Hons.) Political Science student at Delhi University’s Hindu College. He was the president of the college’s Debating Society in 2022‑23 and earned a merit‑based scholarship for maintaining a 9.1 CGPA in his first two years. His involvement in campus NGOs, such as the Delhi University Mental Health Initiative, gave him practical experience in student advocacy.

What are the main promises of Deepanshu’s campaign?

Deepanshu’s manifesto is organized around three pillars, each with measurable targets:

• Academic Reform: Push for a 30 % increase in elective slots across all faculties by 2025.
• Mental‑Health Support: Establish 24‑hour counseling hotlines in all 16 DU campuses, aiming to reduce student‑reported stress incidents by 20 % within a year.
• Transparent Governance: Publish monthly financial statements of the DUSU on the official website, audited by an independent third party.

How can students cast their vote for Ballot No. 2?

Voting for DUSU is conducted through a secure online platform called DU‑Vote, accessible from 10 am to 5 pm on the designated election day (15 September 2024). The steps are:

1. Log in with your university roll number and password.
2. Navigate to the “Presidential Election” section.
3. Select the radio button next to Ballot No. 2 (Deepanshu).
4. Click “Submit” and confirm the OTP sent to your registered mobile number.

The system records each vote anonymously, and a receipt number is displayed for verification.

When are the DUSU election results announced?

The Election Committee releases preliminary results 24 hours after voting closes, posted on the DUSU official website and the university’s notice board. Final certified results, including any recounts, are published on 18 September 2024. Deepanshu’s projected vote share, based on pre‑election surveys by the Delhi Youth Research Centre, was 28 %.

What are the eligibility criteria for a DUSU presidential candidate?

To qualify for the DUSU presidency, a candidate must:

Deepanshu satisfied all four requirements, filing his nomination on 25 July 2024.

How does Deepanshu’s platform differ from other candidates?

While most candidates emphasize infrastructural upgrades, Deepanshu uniquely quantifies his goals with time‑bound metrics, such as the 30 % increase in electives and a 20 % reduction in stress incidents. Additionally, his pledge to audit DUSU finances quarterly is the only one that calls for an external auditor, setting a new standard for financial transparency in student governance.

Where can students find reliable information about Ballot No. 2?

The most trustworthy sources are:

• The official DUSU website (dusu.du.ac.in) – candidate bios and PDFs of manifestos.
• The Election Committee’s notice board on each campus – printed flyers and QR codes linking to candidate statements.
• Verified social media handles: @DeepanshuDUSU on Twitter and Instagram, verified with a blue checkmark on 5 August 2024.

Students should avoid unverified rumor pages, as misinformation has been a recurring issue in past elections.

What are the next steps after the election for Ballot No. 2?

If Deepanshu wins, he has outlined a 100‑day action plan that includes forming a “Student Policy Advisory Council” comprising representatives from each college, launching a pilot counseling hotline at Hindu College, and publishing the first quarterly financial audit by 30 November 2024. The plan is detailed in a downloadable PDF on his campaign site.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I verify that Deepanshu’s manifesto is authentic?

The official DUSU website hosts a PDF of every candidate’s manifesto, including Deepanshu’s, which is timestamped on 7 August 2024. Cross‑check the document’s URL (dusu.du.ac.in/manifests) with the link on his verified social media accounts.

What happens if there is a tie between Ballot No. 2 and another candidate?

In the event of a tie, the Election Committee conducts a runoff vote limited to the tied candidates within 48 hours, using the same DU‑Vote system. The candidate with the higher number of votes in the runoff is declared winner.

Can I change my vote after submitting it for Ballot No. 2?

No. Once the OTP verification is completed, the vote is locked in the system. However, if you notice an error before confirming the OTP, you can cancel and restart the voting process within the same session.

Is there a fee for voting in the DUSU election?

Voting is free for all eligible university students. The only fee associated with the election is the ₹2,500 nomination fee paid by each candidate before 1 August 2024.

Where can I find the official list of all ballot numbers for the DUSU election?

The Election Committee publishes the complete ballot list on the DUSU website and on each campus notice board on 10 September 2024, a week before voting begins.