India, Aug. 29 -- New Delhi

The Delhi University (DU) administration has directed all college principals to act as "anti-defacement heads" for their respective colleges and prevent defacement of property during the upcoming DU Student Union (DUSU) elections. The DUSU elections for 2025-26 are scheduled for September 18 and counting of votes for September 19.

A circular in this regard, issued on August 27, cites a 2018 Delhi High Court order-later reinforced in 2024-halting counting of votes due to widespread defacement of university and public property. To be sure, the counting was put off for almost two months last year.

"In line with these guidelines, all Principals are deemed to be Anti-Defacement Heads for their respective colleges...