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Deepanshu Shokeen's DUSU Victory Ignites Celebrations in Peeragarhi
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News18•20-09-2026, 21:30
Deepanshu Shokeen's DUSU Victory Ignites Celebrations in Peeragarhi
- •Independent candidate Deepanshu Shokeen won the DUSU vice-presidential election, sparking celebrations in Delhi's Peeragarhi.
- •Shokeen secured 30,615 votes, defeating ABVP’s Ishu Maurya by a margin of 13,705 votes, making him the only independent to win a central panel post.
- •Family and villagers in Peeragarhi celebrated his win with dancing and fireworks, expressing pride and support for his commitment to student issues.
- •Shokeen, who initially sought an NSUI ticket, pledged to address key student concerns including hostel accommodation, safety, placements, and sports infrastructure.
- •He vowed to seek justice for victims of the Satya Niketan building collapse and stated he would align with any group working for student welfare, prioritizing issues over party politics.
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Independent candidate Deepanshu Shokeen won the DUSU vice-presidential election by securing 30,615 votes and defeating ABVP's Ishu Maurya by a margin of 13,705 votes, making him the only independent candidate to win a central panel post.
Shokeen stated that he would focus on issues such as hostel accommodation, student safety, placements, internships, sports infrastructure, examination concerns, and seeking justice for those affected by the Satya Niketan building collapse.
The Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) won the remaining three central panel positions, with Yash Dabas elected President, Riya Chhawdi as Secretary, and Lakshya Raj Singh as Joint Secretary.
