New Delhi, Sep 19: Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Friday congratulated the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) for its sweeping victory in the Delhi University Students’ Union (DUSU) elections, calling it a reflection of youth’s trust in nationalist values and the ideals of Swami Vivekananda.

Minister’s Message

In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Pradhan wrote: “Heartfelt congratulations to all hardworking ABVP workers for the resounding victory in the Delhi University Students’ Union elections. This win symbolizes the youth’s trust in an ideology that places national interest above all and is inspired by the ideals of Swami Vivekananda. I am confident that ABVP workers will continue to strengthen the spirit of patriotism, service, and leadership among students with the same dedication and energy.”

दिल्ली विश्वविद्यालय छात्र संघ के चुनाव में @ABVPVoice को मिली प्रचंड जीत पर परिषद के सभी परिश्रमी कार्यकर्ताओं को हार्दिक बधाई।

यह जीत युवाओं के उस विश्वास की प्रतीक है, जो राष्ट्रहित को सर्वोपरि मानने वाली विचारधारा और स्वामी विवेकानंद जी के आदर्शों से प्रेरित है। मुझे पूर्ण… pic.twitter.com/K1ddd5R0Z2

— Dharmendra Pradhan (@dpradhanbjp) September 19, 2025

A Resounding Win

ABVP, the student wing of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), clinched three out of four key posts in the high-stakes DUSU polls held on Thursday. Aryan Maan won the President’s post, while Kunal Chaudhary and Deepika Jha secured the Secretary and Joint Secretary positions respectively. The Congress-backed NSUI managed to win only the Vice President post, with Rahul Jhansla emerging victorious.

Also Read: ABVP Sweeps DUSU Polls By Winning President, 2 Posts; NSUI Gets VP

Youth, Ideals, and Campus Politics

The 2025 DUSU elections saw over 1.55 lakh students casting their votes across 52 centers. The polls were marked by a notable rise in women candidates contesting for top positions—a shift not seen in nearly two decades. The ABVP’s victory is being viewed as a reaffirmation of its stronghold in campus politics and its ideological appeal among young voters.