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Delhi University's Aryabhatta College is holding a referendum on Friday when its students will decide on whether to affiliate with DUSU or not.
The referendum was necessitated after Ram Lal Anand College (evening) turned into a morning college and was re- christened Aryabatta College in 2015-16 academic session.
The notice issued by the college authorities said the referendum has been scheduled this Friday between 12 noon and 3 pm.
"There are around 2,200 students in our college. At least 50 per cent should vote for a valid referendum. Out of the total votes polled, 75 per cent should vote on one side for a decision to be final," Principal Manoj Sinha told PTI, citing university rules.
Three committees - students’ council, disciplinary and support committee - of the staff council are taking up different programmes to educate students on importance of taking part in the referendum, he added.
As soon as the referendum was announced, students belonging to various political outfits began pro-DUSU campaigns to persuade students to vote for affiliation to DUSU.
Extensive measures have been undertaken by the college authorities to ensure a fair referendum, Sinha added.
The DUSU polls are scheduled on September 12.
Student outfits of 50 DU colleges out of around 80 are affiliated to DUSU.
