Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) candidates won six out of the 11 seats in the Delhi University Students Union (DUSU) Executive Council elections held on Sunday.

A total of 103 out of 135 representatives who cast their votes in the EC polls chose ABVP-supported candidates as their first choice, a statement said.

The Executive Councillors are elected by an Electoral College comprising the President and Central Councillors in DUSU and College Student Unions.

Earlier, ABVP, the student wing of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh, won the posts of Vice President and Secretary in the DUSU central panel.

The results of the Executive Council elections reflect ABVP’s organizational strength and activities on the DU campus, said DUSU Secretary Mitravinda Karnawal.

Reiterating ABVP’s commitment to student welfare, Karnawal said, “As soon as the elected members of the EC take charge, we will work more actively in the interest of students. Thanks to all the students for this victory.”

ABVP Delhi State Secretary Harsh Atri said the student organization has always focused on student issues.

Atri mentioned that ABVP office-bearers in DUSU have already begun discussions with the administration on student concerns such as hostel facilities, Metro passes, and free bus service on campus.

Atri expressed hope that the newly-elected Executive Council members would contribute to DUSU’s efforts for student welfare.

“I express my gratitude to all the students of Delhi University for this victory and the majority of ABVP in the EC elections,” Atri said.

As per the DUSU results declared in November, Bhanu Pratap Singh of ABVP won the Vice President’s post, while Congress’ student wing, the National Students’ Union of India (NSUI), saw Rounak Khatri elected as DUSU president and Lokesh Choudhary securing the post of Joint Secretary.