5 Sep 2025: New Delhi – Delhi University made it clear on Thursday that students running for student union elections do not need to pay one lakh rupees in cash. They only need to give a promise through a surety bond that they will pay if they break election rules.
The university’s chief election officer Raj Kishore Sharma explained that many students did not understand the bond rules properly. Students thought they had to deposit the full amount, but this is not true.
What the Bond Really Means
The surety bond works like a promise. If a student candidate damages property during campaigning, they might have to pay money. But the amount depends on how much damage they cause.
Sharma explained that if someone causes damage worth 10,000 rupees, they will pay only that amount. They will not pay the full one lakh rupees unless the damage is that big.
This explanation came after some students went to Delhi High Court twice about the bond rules. The students told the court they cannot pay one lakh rupees upfront. They offered to sign a paper promising to pay fines if they break rules.
New Steps for Clean Elections
The university is forming groups of teachers who will check for illegal posters and graffiti. These observers will visit colleges, nearby areas, and metro stations starting Monday.
The election committee wants to make this year’s elections green and clean. They have marked nine special walls where students can put up posters legally. More walls will be added soon.
“Some students are even using dry leaves to write campaign slogans, which is an eco-friendly move,” Sharma said.
Important Dates
The student union elections will happen on September 18. Vote counting and results will be announced on September 19.
Delhi Police will help patrol at night to make sure all candidates follow the rules. The university wants to follow all guidelines set by the Lyngdoh Committee for student elections.
The new rules aim to stop property damage while still allowing students to participate in elections without paying large amounts upfront.
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Updated 5 Sep 2025, 03:45 IST; source: link
