Aryan Mann, the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) candidate, has emerged victorious in the 2025 Delhi University Students’ Union (DUSU) elections, winning the post of President in one of the most closely watched student elections in the country.
A resident of Bahadurgarh, Haryana, Mann is a graduate of Hansraj College and is currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Library Science at the University of Delhi. Known as an active and vocal student leader, he campaigned on promises of subsidised metro passes, free Wi-Fi, improved sports infrastructure, and scholarships for PhD students — issues that resonated with the student body.
Star Power: Bollywood Backs Aryan Mann
What set Aryan Mann’s campaign apart was the high-profile backing he received — most notably from Bollywood actors Sanjay Dutt and Sonu Sood.
In a video that went viral during the campaign, Sanjay Dutt referred to Aryan as his “bhatija” (nephew) and urged students to vote for him. Actor and philanthropist Sonu Sood also released a message in support of Mann, praising his leadership potential and calling on DU students to stand behind him. Their endorsements sparked widespread attention on social media, giving Mann’s campaign a celebrity edge rarely seen in student politics.
A Campaign Marked by Influence and Luxury
Mann’s campaign wasn’t just high-profile; it was also visually striking. Videos and photos surfaced online showing him campaigning in luxury vehicles, which attracted both admiration and scrutiny. Sources close to the campaign say his elder brother Virat Mann, CEO of ADS Group, played a key role in supporting Aryan throughout the election.
Aryan’s father, Sikander Mann, is the Executive Director of the ADS Group, a major business house based in Barhi, Haryana, and is associated with the popular Royal Green liquor brand. The family’s business background brought Aryan both visibility and resources that clearly made an impact during the campaign.
From Football Field to DU President’s Office
Aside from politics and academics, Aryan is also known among peers as a passionate football player and an advocate for improved campus sports facilities. He has previously participated in student-led protests and movements spearheaded by ABVP, including campaigns against fee hikes and demands for better infrastructure at DU.
With over 1.55 lakh students casting their votes this year, the DUSU 2025 elections saw intense competition and high engagement across campuses. Vote counting took place on Friday at the University Sports Stadium in North Campus.
Aryan Mann’s win marks a powerful moment not just for ABVP, but also for student politics in Delhi — where campaign style, social media influence, and star endorsements now seem to play as big a role as manifestos.