By 1974 , the ABVP had 160,000 members across 790 campuses and had gained control over several prominent universities , including University of Delhi via student elections . By 1983 , the organisation had 250,000 members and 1,100 branches . ABVP grew during the 1990s , receiving more support as a result of the Babri Masjid demolition and the economic liberalisation pursued by the P. V. Narasimharao government . It continued to grow after the United Progressive Alliance came to power in 2003 , trebling in membership to 3.175 million members as of 2016 . It claims to be India 's largest student organisation
Babri Masjid demolition
Demolition of the Babri Masjid
Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad