Shakti Singh becomes new DUSU president

The Delhi University on Tuesday formally promoted DUSU vice-president Shakti Singh to the post of president.

In an official communication, the varsity said, "In compliance with the order of the Hon'ble Delhi High Court dated December 18, 2018, the DUSU Election Committee 2018-19 declared the promotion of Mr Shakti Singh, vice-president DUSU 2018-19 as President 2018-19."
According to the Lyngdoh Committee Guidelines, which are applicable to the DUSU polls, "In the event of the office of any major post of office bearer falling vacant within two months of elections, re-elections should be conducted; otherwise, the vice-president may be promoted to the post of president."