Delhi University EXPOSED: Fake PhDs, Corrupt Professors, and Student Politics | Dostcast

May 24, 2025

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Subscribe to Dostcast Clips:https://www.youtube.com/@dostcastclips?sub_confirmation=1Listen to Dostcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/70vrbHeSvrcXyOeISTyBSy?si=be05dbdd564245d9Join the Dostcast Janta Party on WhatsApp for regular updates: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VbAZwo5D8SDs5kf94N3TWant to suggest a guest?Fill this form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1ft_-1QDs7XpsSWnaPOeF21yUlhk9bzKvwHSyh4hHfBU/edit?usp=drivesdk====================================================================Ronak Khatri is the President of the Delhi University Students’ Union (DUSU) from NSUI and a third-year law student.In this episode, Vinamre and Ronak talk about:- How money, strategy, and influence play a role in winning DUSU elections — and Ronak’s own journey to victory.- The culture of DU, real problems faced by students, protests, and clashes with the administration.- The influence of the RSS, NSUI’s role, and the current state of free speech at Delhi University.- Who controls the university’s funds, the powers of the DUSU President, and how student leadership can drive real change.- Scams within DU, and meeting leaders like Rahul Gandhi and Ravinder Singh Bhati.If you’re studying at DU — or dreaming of getting in one day — this episode is for you.Timestamps:

0:00 – Introduction

3:05 – The reality of DU’s culture

5:20 – Why ABVP kept winning for 7 years, and how he won this year

7:04 – Is money a factor in contesting elections?

9:24 – Pushback for his style of politics

12:23 – How to mobilize people

20:12 – How to stage a protest

22:31 – Why protest is a valid way of getting things done

25:04 – Who controls the funds in DU?

29:09 – Getting a ticket from NSUI

32:56 – The worst thing about DU elections

33:34 – Powers of the DUSU President

35:11 – Tough aspects of youth politics

35:57 – His favourite spots in Delhi

37:50 – Differences between colleges in DU

38:51 – Is there a threat to him?

39:58 – How can you enter politics?

41:46 – Meeting Rahul Gandhi

44:22 – Suppression of free speech in DU

51:55 – His plans for the future

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