AISA Challenges Delhi University’s Rs 1 Lakh Surety Bond Requirement for DUSU Polls
The All India Students' Association (AISA) has challenged Delhi University's requirement that candidates for the Delhi University Students' Union (DUSU) elections submit an indemnity affidavit and a parental surety bond of Rs 1 lakh. AISA argues this mandate restricts adult students' autonomy and may disadvantage financially independent or female candidates. The university maintains the provision, introduced before the 2025-26 elections and continued for 2026-27, was also in place last year, clarifying that candidates need only furnish an affidavit, not an upfront deposit.
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We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is neutral (48/100). Lens Score 49/100.
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Sentiment was consistent across outlets (48–48/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
indianexpress broke this story on 2 Sept, 04:41 pm. Other outlets followed.
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