Violence Erupts During Student Elections at Gargi College, Delhi
Clashes mar Gargi College student polls; ABVP, SFI trade charges
The Hindu
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Clashes erupted during the student council elections at Gargi College, University of Delhi, as the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) and the Students’ Federation of India (SFI) accused each other of disrupting the polling process. Allegations of intimidation and misconduct have surfaced from a presidential candidate amid the unrest.
- 01Clashes occurred during student council elections at Gargi College.
- 02ABVP and SFI accused each other of hooliganism and disrupting polling.
- 03A presidential candidate alleged intimidation and irregularities.
- 04Videos on social media show claims of mistreatment during elections.
- 05The incident highlights ongoing tensions between student political groups.
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On April 18, 2026, clashes broke out during the internal student council elections at Gargi College, part of the University of Delhi. The confrontation involved the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) and the Students’ Federation of India (SFI), both of which accused each other of engaging in hooliganism and disrupting the electoral process. Tensions escalated when a presidential candidate alleged that she faced intimidation and irregularities during the polling. Videos circulating on social media captured her claims of mistreatment and pressure, further fueling the conflict. This incident reflects the ongoing rivalry and tensions between student political factions within the college.
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The clashes may affect the student body’s perception of the electoral process and could lead to calls for reforms in how elections are conducted at the college.
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