NSUI faces infighting: Can Joslin overcome the challenge posed by Umanshi Lamba?
The battle for the Delhi University Students’ Union (DUSU) elections 2025 has reached its final stage, with just one day left before voting. This year’s contest promises to be intense and unpredictable, with traditional rivals ABVP and NSUI facing fresh challenges from two rebel candidates.
New Delhi: The battle for the Delhi University Students’ Union (DUSU) elections 2025 has reached its final stage, with just one day left before voting. This year’s contest promises to be intense and unpredictable, with traditional rivals ABVP and NSUI facing fresh challenges from two rebel candidates.
The main fight is between ABVP’s Aryan Maan and NSUI’s Joslin Nandita Chaudhary. However, the presence of two independent candidates — Umanshi Lamba (ballot number 7) and Divyanshu Singh Yadav (ballot number 4) — has added a new dimension to the polls.
"It has become a matter of self-respect": Umanshi Lamba
Umanshi Lamba, a former NSUI member, has turned rebel after feeling sidelined by the organization. She revealed that senior leader Varun Chaudhary did not even take her calls. Having dedicated six years to NSUI, Umanshi said she was denied opportunities in the past as well. This time, feeling ignored again, she decided to contest independently.
“It has become a matter of self-respect for me,” she declared.
Joslin targets ABVP in campaign video
Meanwhile, NSUI candidate Joslin Nandita Chaudhary released a video on Instagram accusing ABVP of pitting its own people against her. This allegation has added another layer of controversy and tension, intensifying the already heated campaign atmosphere.
Divyanshu Singh Yadav: Another NSUI rebel
Adding further complexity to the race, Divyanshu Singh Yadav, an independent candidate from Purvanchal, is also a former NSUI member. His decision to enter the fray is likely to split the student group’s vote share, raising concerns within NSUI about its ability to hold the ground.
Can NSUI withstand the split?
The biggest question now is whether the presence of ballot numbers 7 (Umanshi) and 4 (Divyanshu) will weaken NSUI’s prospects. Will these rebels fracture the organization’s unity, or will NSUI manage to hold strong against internal division?
As campaigning has officially ended, all eyes are now on the voting booths. Tomorrow, thousands of Delhi University students will cast their votes, and the fate of all candidates will be sealed in the EVMs. The final verdict will determine whether NSUI emerges stronger or faces setbacks due to internal rifts, while ABVP eyes an opportunity to capitalize on the opposition’s cracks.
