DUSU panel members at Idea Exchange: ‘Gen Z does not have interest in national politics. We make them aware now. Then we can think of what lies ahead’

In an Idea Exchange held earlier this month, DUSU panel members — Aryan Mann , Rahul Jhansla and Deepika Jha — on money and muscle power in student elections and their future plans. Moderated by Vidheesha Kuntamalla , Senior Correspondent, The Indian Express.

Vidheesha Kuntamalla: The result of Delhi University Student Union (DUSU) was announced a few weeks ago. Could you elaborate on how and why did you enter student politics?

Aryan Mann (ABVP): I was a sports student and played football at the national level. There was a lack of equipment and facilities in the college for all the sports students. We all decided to go together to the principal’s office with an application detailing the issues we were facing. But ABVP was already protesting and their application already include