Delhi University Directs Colleges to Form Anti-Defacement Committees Ahead of DUSU Elections

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The Delhi University (DU) has directed its colleges to constitute anti-defacement committees to prevent posters, wall writings, and banners on and around campuses ahead of the Delhi University Students' Union (DUSU) elections. The move follows the Delhi High Court's orders for strict enforcement of anti-defacement laws during student polls. The committees will be responsible for organizing awareness workshops, monitoring defacement incidents, and ensuring candidates submit written undertakings against wall-painting or poster pasting.

Key Takeaways:

  • DU has directed all its colleges to form anti-defacement committees with a senior faculty member and a nominee of the local police station as members.
  • The committees will be responsible for organizing awareness workshops, monitoring defacement incidents, and ensuring candidates submit written undertakings against wall-painting or poster pasting.
  • Colleges have been asked to prominently publish the names and contacts of their committee members on websites and notice boards.
  • The university has encouraged the use of digital platforms for campaigning and allowed handmade posters only on designated "Walls of Democracy" within campuses.
  • Principals have been asked to report violations promptly, with penalties including disqualification of candidates.
  • The DUSU polls are slated for Sept 18, and the results are likely to be declared a day after.

Statistics:

  • 18: The date of the DUSU polls.
  • 1: The number of senior faculty member in each college's anti-defacement committee.
  • 1: The number of nominee of the local police station in each college's anti-defacement committee.
  • 1: The day after the DUSU polls when the results are likely to be declared.
  • 1: The number of "Walls of Democracy" designated for handmade posters within campuses.
  • 100%: The likelihood of penalties, including disqualification of candidates, for reporting violations.

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