From campus to cabinet: How DUSU forged some of India’s most influential leaders
Delhi University’s Students’ Union (DUSU) has long been a springboard for India’s political leadership, producing figures who later shaped national and state governance. From Arun Jaitley’s rise during the Emergency to Rekha Gupta’s elevation as Delhi’s chief minister in 2025, DUSU has nurtured leaders across party lines, underscoring its enduring role as a training ground for power.
Delhi University’s Students’ Union (DUSU) has long been a springboard for India’s political leadership, producing figures who later shaped national and state governance. From Arun Jaitley’s rise during the Emergency to Rekha Gupta’s elevation as Delhi’s chief minister in 2025, DUSU has nurtured leaders across party lines, underscoring its enduring role as a training ground for power.
