DU Politics Gets Messy: DUSU President’s Room Smeared With Cow Dung
Politics in Delhi University took a disturbing turn this week as an ugly clash unfolded on campus. Members of the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) allegedly smeared cow dung on the walls of the Delhi University Students’ Union (DUSU) president’s meeting room, sparking outrage among student communities and political circles.
This event has once again raised serious questions about the current state of student politics in India’s leading central university.
What Actually Happened?
According to reports, the walls of DUSU president Ronak Khatri’s room were found covered in cow dung. The incident is being seen as an act of retaliation by some ABVP members. The backdrop? A similar protest last month led by Khatri and his supporters, where the principal’s office at Lakshmibai College was defaced with cow dung after videos emerged showing the use of cow dung on classroom walls to reduce heat.
Now, the tables have turned.
Student Leaders Speak Out
Ronak Khatri strongly condemned the act, calling it a “deliberate provocation” meant to harass and intimidate student representatives. He has announced plans to file a police complaint and has demanded immediate action from university authorities.
On the other hand, ABVP spokesperson Rishabh Chaudhary defended the act as a “symbolic protest”, accusing Khatri of hypocrisy. He referred to Khatri’s earlier protest at Lakshmibai College and questioned his leadership and intentions.
This intense political rivalry has stirred debate across social media, with students and alumni expressing both anger and embarrassment over the deteriorating state of campus politics.
What Does This Say About DU Politics?
This is not just an isolated incident. It reflects a larger problem within DU’s political environment:
- Disagreements are no longer solved through debate or democratic dialogue.
- Student union elections have become power struggles rather than platforms for student welfare.
- Public protests are turning theatrical and sometimes even unhygienic.
Why It Matters to Students
While some may view this as petty political drama, it directly affects campus culture and student dignity. When student leaders focus more on symbolic attacks than real issues like infrastructure, academics, or mental health, the credibility of student governance weakens.
The DUSU is meant to be a voice for the student body. But when its office becomes a stage for such actions, the question arises: Who is really serving the students?
What Needs to Change?
- Political accountability in DU must be restored.
- Focus must shift to real student problems.
- There should be zero tolerance for humiliation tactics or dirty protests.
- Students deserve clean spaces—both physically and politically.
DuWaale’s Take
Student leadership is powerful—it represents the future of Indian democracy. But with power comes responsibility. Actions like these harm the very students these leaders claim to represent.
Let’s bring back dignity, debate, and direction in DU politics.
