Click to play videoNew Delhi: Student politics is often considered a stepping stone into the bigger league. But this year, that dream came crashing down for 6 candidates from Congress-backed NSUI and BJP backed-ABVP contesting in Delhi university, all because they allegedly violated the poll rules.
But they're not giving up without a fight, they're challenging the decision in the Delhi High Court.
NSUI Member Ragini Nayak said, “The way the students have been dismissed is most undemocratic. We were barely consulted when these Lyndoh committee rules were formed.”
Meanwhile, the authorities seem to have a strong case, as many of these candidates stand accused of using money and muscle power during their campaigns.
The students have gone beyond the assigned walls for electioneering and posters and reportedly spent far more than the prescribed limit of Rs 5000 per month.
The student parties are crying foul, but most students say it's step towards cleaner and more meaningful politics on campus.
Student Abhishek said, “If the method to win is clean, then the likelihood of them implementing their ideas is also higher.”
It's not the first time that authorities have cracked down on student politics. Late last year, student body elections in JNU were stayed by the Supreme Court after it was found that the poll code as per the Lyngdoh committee's recommendations were being flouted.
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