In a moment that feels both urgent and historic, the Students' Federation of India (SFI) and the All India Students' Association (AISA) have officially announced their alliance for the upcoming Delhi University Students' Union (DUSU) elections. This isn't just a political partnership; it's a defiant stand for the soul of our university.
At a press conference held today at the Press Club of India, a palpable sense of determination filled the air. These two powerful progressive forces, who have long been at the forefront of the fight against greed and corruption in student politics, are joining hands once again. The message is clear: the alliance will contest the DUSU elections on a joint platform of student struggle, with AISA's candidates running for President and Joint Secretary, and SFI's for Vice President and Secretary.
SFI Delhi State Secretary, Aishe Ghosh, spoke with conviction, her voice resonating with the struggles faced by thousands of students. "SFI and AISA have always been the frontline defense against the dominance of money and muscle in Delhi University politics," she said. "Last year, our panel won the hearts of nearly 9,000 voters, proving that a strong alternative to the old guard is not only possible, but deeply desired.
Saavy, AISA DU President, echoed this sentiment, his words a powerful testament to the pain and frustration felt across campus. "This alliance comes at a crucial time," he stated. "There is an all-out assault on our universities. The FYUP has diluted our education to the brink, and the relentless fee hikes in every course and college are pushing students to their limits. The recent metro fare hike is another cruel blow. Together, we are turning this election into a struggle for the very affordability and quality of our university."
For a decade, Delhi University has been a testing ground for destructive policies that have eroded its democratic spirit. But we are here to say, "No more." The SFI-AISA alliance has issued a rallying cry, calling for a DU Mahapanchayat on September 2nd to demand an end to this slow destruction.
Our demands are not just bullet points on a page; they are the heartbeats of our community:
End the bogus SEC and VAC courses!
Roll back the unfair Internal Assessment scheme!
Stop the outrageous fee hikes!
Ensure concessional metro passes for all students!
Provide hostels for everyone who needs them!
Make sure every college has a functioning ICC!
The SFI-AISA alliance stands as a beacon of hope against the darkness of the RSS-ABVP-Admin nexus of privatization and saffronization.
Join us. Rally with the SFI-AISA alliance in DUSU. Let's break free from the politics of money and muscle, and fight for a university we can be proud of.
