DUSU Results Spark Fresh Row: Abhijeet Dipke Alleges ‘Money Works in Elections’, Says Campaigners Arrive in Rolls-Royce, Audi…

The results of the Delhi University Students’ Union (DUSU) elections 2026 have triggered a fresh political debate, with Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) convenor Abhijeet Dipke alleging that financial power plays a major role in student elections.

Speaking to reporters on Sunday, Dipke pointed to the presence of expensive vehicles during campaigning at Delhi University, claiming that candidates and campaigners arriving in luxury cars reflected the influence of money in the electoral process.

“Money works in elections and nothing else,” Dipke alleged, adding that campaigners could be seen arriving in vehicles such as Rolls-Royce, Audi and BMW. His remarks came a day after the results of the closely watched student union polls were declared.

ABVP wins three key DUSU posts

The Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP), which is affiliated with the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), secured three of the four central panel positions President, Secretary and Joint Secretary.

Yash Dabas was elected DUSU President, Riya Chhawdi won the Secretary’s post and Lakshya Raj Singh emerged victorious in the Joint Secretary contest. The Vice-President position went to Independent candidate Deepanshu Shokeen.

The Congress-backed National Students’ Union of India (NSUI) failed to win any of the four central panel positions. According to reported results, Dabas received 24,576 votes, defeating NSUI presidential candidate Vijay Shankar Meena, who secured 22,523 votes.

Dipke’s claim that money influenced the elections is an allegation made by him; the election results themselves do not establish that financial power determined the outcome.

Dipke raises allegations over universities

Beyond the DUSU results, Dipke also raised concerns about what he described as ideological influence within educational institutions.

Referring to Mahatma Gandhi Antarrashtriya Hindi Vishwavidyalaya, he alleged that students opposing a particular ideology faced police cases while ABVP activists were treated differently during protests. These allegations were made by Dipke and were not independently established in the reports reviewed for this article.

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His remarks echoed a broader debate around political and ideological influence on university campuses, an issue that has repeatedly become a point of contention between student organisations and political parties.

MPSC controversy also in focus

Dipke also turned his attention to the ongoing concerns raised by Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC) aspirants.

He demanded the resignation of MPSC Chairman Vivek Bhimanwar, citing allegations surrounding the examination system, and argued that students’ confidence in recruitment examinations had been affected.

Dipke said the CJP, along with MPSC aspirants, plans to launch an online campaign titled “Bhimanwar Rajinama Dya”, meaning “Bhimanwar, resign”.

IIT Bombay student’s death: Dipke stresses counselling

Dipke also reacted to the death of an IIT Bombay student, who was found hanging in his hostel room after he had allegedly been caught using a mobile phone and ChatGPT during a mid-semester examination, according to officials cited in news reports.

Calling the incident painful, Dipke argued that mental health counselling and institutional support for students should receive greater attention. He said an allegation of cheating should not be used to diminish the seriousness of a student’s death.

Tribal school facilities questioned

The CJP convenor also spoke about his recent visit to Vidarbha, where he inspected tribal residential schools.

Dipke alleged that some students were sleeping on the floor despite funds being allocated to Ashram schools, and raised questions about bathroom and bathing facilities available to students.

He said the “Adivasi School Thik Karo” campaign, focused on conditions in tribal schools, would continue and eventually be expanded beyond Maharashtra.

With the DUSU results, concerns of MPSC aspirants and conditions in educational institutions all entering his latest remarks, Dipke has sought to place student issues at the centre of his political campaign. His allegations, however, remain claims that would require responses from the institutions and organisations concerned to provide the full picture.