The Congress-backed National Students’ Union of India (NSUI) achieved a significant victory in the Delhi University Students’ Union (DUSU) elections. Rahul Jhansla, the NSUI candidate for Vice President, emerged victorious on Friday.
After the final round of counting, Jhansla secured 29,339 votes, defeating ABVP contender Govind Tanwar, who received 20,547 votes. While NSUI won the Vice President’s post, ABVP clinched the key positions of President, Secretary, and Joint Secretary. ABVP’s Aryan Maan won the President’s seat, defeating NSUI’s Joslyn Nandita Choudhary.
Who is Rahul Jhansla?
Rahul Jhansla is a politically active student leader known for his work on student rights, youth empowerment, and campus issues. He is a graduate of Shaheed Bhagat Singh College, Delhi University, and pursued a Bachelor of Laws (2022–2024). Currently, he is a postgraduate student at the university.
Jhansla has led several hunger strikes and campus protests to improve hostel hygiene and sports infrastructure. His ability to manage large-scale student movements has made him a prominent voice on campus.
“Rahul Yadav Jhansla envisions a university ecosystem where every student’s voice matters and youth participation leads to real political change,” his website notes.
Family of Rahul Jhansla
Rahul Jhansla comes from a politically conscious family that has supported his involvement in student politics. Details about his father and family background remain private.
Education Qualification of Rahul Jhansla
- A graduate of Shaheed Bhagat Singh College, Delhi University
- Bachelor of Laws (LLB) from Delhi University (2022–2024)
- Currently pursuing postgraduate studies
Net Worth of Rahul Jhansla
As a student leader, Rahul Jhansla’s net worth is not publicly disclosed. His focus has been on student welfare and activism rather than personal wealth.
NSUI Campaign Promises
Jhansla’s manifesto focused on academic and welfare reforms. Key promises included:
- Rejecting the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020
- Providing up to 12 days of menstrual leave per semester
- Transparent exams to prevent paper leaks
- Introducing smart classrooms
- Improved hostel facilities and functional counselling centres
- Expanding scholarship opportunities
- Better student transport facilities
For women, he pledged sanitary vending machines, legal aid, 24*7 emergency response against harassment, gender sensitisation workshops, and stronger safety infrastructure.
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