Counting for the Delhi University Student Union (DUSU) elections begins on Saturday morning.
The elections, on Friday, had a surprise turnout of a mere 35 per cent.
Is it because the main outfits--ABVP and NSUI--were almost out of contention or was it the strict implementation of the Lyngdoh Committee Recommendations?
Nearly 40,000 students were expected to vote in the Delhi University election, but the turnout was pretty low.
"The reason why voting is lesser is because unanimous elections have taken place," said Gurmeet Singh, proctor of Delhi University.
Some blame it on the disqualification of 14 candidates.
For the first time in two decades, the ABVP and the NSUI, the main student bodies, have just one candidate each. This after six of their candidates were barred from contesting for violating the model code.
Deepak Paintal, vice-chancellor of Delhi University, said, "The candidates should put their thoughts forward and students should vote for who they want. The process should be as simple as that."
Putting the 'student aspect' back in student body elections is what authorities hope for.
With the Lyngdoh Committee Recommendations playing out in full force this year, there are few candidates and on the other hand fewer students who came out to vote.
A cap on campaign budget, no use of printed posters and restrictions on the number of campaign days are part of the Lyngdoh Committee Recommendations, rules, some say are responsible for the low turnout.
"They don't want a student union that works for students. They want a union that works for college authorities." said Vikas of ABVP.
While the main student bodies stand to lose their monopoly this year, it's other organisations like Disha and FSI that are hoping to make inroads into Delhi University student politics.
