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| leader_name = [[Mallikarjun Kharge]]
| leader_name = [[Mallikarjun Kharge]]
| leader_title2 = President
| leader_title2 = President
| leader_name2 = Varun Choudhary<ref>{{cite news |title=Cong appoints Varun Choudhary to head NSUI|url=https://www.business-standard.com/politics/cong-appoints-alka-lamba-women-wing-s-chief-varun-choudhary-to-head-nsui-124010501320_1.html}}</ref>
| leader_name2 = [[Varun Choudhary]]<ref>{{cite news |title=Cong appoints Varun Choudhary to head NSUI|url=https://www.business-standard.com/politics/cong-appoints-alka-lamba-women-wing-s-chief-varun-choudhary-to-head-nsui-124010501320_1.html}}</ref>
| leader_title3 = AICC Incharge
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| leader_name3 = [[Kanhaiya Kumar]]<ref>{{cite news |title=कन्हैया कुमार को सोंपी बड़ी ज़िम्मेदारी |url=https://www.prabhatkhabar.com/national/congress-entrusted-kanhaiya-kumar-with-a-big-responsibility-appointed-as-in-charge-of-nsui-sbh}}</ref>
| leader_name3 = [[Kanhaiya Kumar]]<ref>{{cite news |title=कन्हैया कुमार को सोंपी बड़ी ज़िम्मेदारी |url=https://www.prabhatkhabar.com/national/congress-entrusted-kanhaiya-kumar-with-a-big-responsibility-appointed-as-in-charge-of-nsui-sbh}}</ref>
| leader_title4 = National Media Chairman
| leader_title4 = National Media Chairman
| leader_name4 = [[Ravi Pandey]]<ref>{{cite news |title=NSUI Incharge Shri Kanhaiya Kumar and NSUI President Shri Varun Choudhary has appointed Shri Ravi Pandey as National Chairman of NSUI Media Department with immediate effect| url=https://x.com/nsui/status/1775160091819573312}}</ref>
| leader_name4 = Ravi Pandey <ref>{{cite news |title=NSUI Incharge Shri Kanhaiya Kumar and NSUI President Shri Varun Choudhary has appointed Shri Ravi Pandey as National Chairman of NSUI Media Department with immediate effect| url=https://x.com/nsui/status/1775160091819573312}}</ref>
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The '''National Students' Union of India''' ('''NSUI''') is the student wing of the [[Indian National Congress]] (INC or Congress). It was established on the 9th of April, 1971, founded by [[Indira Gandhi]] after merging the [[Kerala Students Union]] and the [[West Bengal State Chhatra Parishad]] to form a national students' organisation. Varun Choudhary is current National President of '''NSUI'''.<ref>{{Cite web |last=PTI |date=2024-01-05 |title=Congress appoints Alka Lamba chief of its women's wing, Varun Choudhary to head NSUI |url=https://theprint.in/india/congress-appoints-alka-lamba-chief-of-its-womens-wing-varun-choudhary-to-head-nsui/1912551/ |access-date=2024-03-08 |website=ThePrint |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=जानिए कौन हैं वरुण चौधरी जिसे कांग्रेस ने सौंपी NSUI की कमान, अलका लांबा बनी महिला कांग्रेस अध्यक्ष |url=https://navbharattimes.indiatimes.com/metro/delhi/politics/know-who-is-varun-chaudhary-who-become-nsui-president-and-alka-lamba-become-woman-congress-president/articleshow/106593361.cms |access-date=2024-03-08 |website=Navbharat Times |language=hi}}</ref>
The '''National Students' Union of India''' ('''NSUI''') is the student wing of the [[Indian National Congress]] (INC or Congress). It was established on 9 April 1971, founded by [[Indira Gandhi]] after merging the [[Kerala Students Union]] and the [[West Bengal State Chhatra Parishad]] to form a national students' organisation. [[:simple:Varun Choudhary|Varun Choudhary]] is current National President of '''NSUI'''.<ref>{{Cite web |last=PTI |date=2024-01-05 |title=Congress appoints Alka Lamba chief of its women's wing, Varun Choudhary to head NSUI |url=https://theprint.in/india/congress-appoints-alka-lamba-chief-of-its-womens-wing-varun-choudhary-to-head-nsui/1912551/ |access-date=2024-03-08 |website=ThePrint |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=जानिए कौन हैं वरुण चौधरी जिसे कांग्रेस ने सौंपी NSUI की कमान, अलका लांबा बनी महिला कांग्रेस अध्यक्ष |url=https://navbharattimes.indiatimes.com/metro/delhi/politics/know-who-is-varun-chaudhary-who-become-nsui-president-and-alka-lamba-become-woman-congress-president/articleshow/106593361.cms |access-date=2024-03-08 |website=Navbharat Times |language=hi}}</ref>


==Membership==
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==List of Presidents==
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In order to become a member of NSUI, one must be under 27 years of age, must be a student, must be a citizen of India, must not be part of any other political organization and must not have been convicted of any criminal activity in past.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://login.nsui.in/membership|title=u Membership terms|website=Login.nsui.in|access-date=10 January 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130828022540/http://login.nsui.in/membership|archive-date=28 August 2013|url-status=dead}}</ref> NSUI categorizes its members into "Primary Members" and "Active Members". One can become member by filling online membership form.<ref>{{Cite web |title= |url=https://nsui.org/membership |access-date=2024-12-12 |website=NSUI Official Website}}</ref>

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==Campaigns==

=== [https://www.humbadlenge.in/home.php Hum Badlenge Campaign] ===
The '''"Hum Badlenge" Campaign'''<ref>{{Cite web |title=To address students' issues, NSUI launches 'Hum Badlenge' campaign |url=https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/delhi/to-address-students-issues-nsui-launches-hum-badlenge-campaign/ |access-date=2024-12-12 |website=The Tribune |language=en}}</ref> by NSUI was launched in November 2024 under which organization has invited passionate students to become '''Campus Ambassadors''' for their universities. Students can apply online through Hum Badlenge website and this nationwide initiative aims to identify ambassadors in 250+ universities across India.

As part of the campaign,<ref name="indiatoday.in">{{Cite web |date=2024-11-18 |title=NSUI to hold Parliament March on Dec 5 against paper leaks, unemployment |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/education-today/news/story/nsui-parliament-march-dec-5-against-paper-leaks-unemployment-2635348-2024-11-18 |access-date=2024-12-12 |website=India Today |language=en}}</ref> ambassadors will:

* Raise important issues on their campuses.
* Receive training and support from the Congress Party and NSUI.

==== This program is designed for students who are committed to social justice, secularism, gender equality, and the Nehruvian-Gandhian legacy. ====

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=== 'Burn the chaddi' campaign ===
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In June 2022 during the [[Karnataka textbook controversy]] the Congress students' wing NSUI (National Students Union of India) protested against the [[saffronisation]] of school textbooks. As a symbolic protest they burnt an underwear outside the Home of Education Minister BC Nagesh. They set fire to a pair of khaki shorts similar to the short in the uniform of the [[Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh]] (RSS) members.<ref name="freepressjournal" />

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The BJP complained to the police accusing the NSUI activists of trying to burn the minister's house down. Siddaramaiah said, "During a protest, we symbolically burnt one underwear - just one underwear. But the police and government made it a big issue and said we are trying to burn the house... So let's start a chaddi-burning campaign,". The Congress launched a "burn-the-chaddi" campaign and Siddaramaiah announced that, as a sign of protest against RSS ‘chaddis’ would be burnt.<ref name="freepressjournal">{{cite news |title=Karnataka: What is 'burn the chaddi' campaign? Know why politicians are burning underwears as protest |url=https://www.freepressjournal.in/india/karnataka-what-is-burn-the-chaddi-campaign-know-why-politicians-are-burning-underwears-as-protest |date=6 June 2022 |access-date=7 June 2022 |work=Free Press Journal |language=en}}</ref>

== Achievements ==
'''Victory in Delhi University Students' Union (DUSU) Elections''':<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-11-25 |title=Congress-backed NSUI's big comeback in Delhi University polls, wins President post |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/education-today/news/story/dusu-polls-result-2024-delhi-university-student-elections-result-split-victory-nsui-abvp-2639795-2024-11-25 |access-date=2024-12-12 |website=India Today |language=en}}</ref> NSUI won prestigious DUSU elections in 2024.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Butani |first=Ashna |date=2024-11-25 |title=DUSU polls: NSUI wins DUSU president's post after seven years |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Delhi/delhi-university-student-union-election-result/article68908303.ece |access-date=2024-12-12 |work=The Hindu |language=en-IN |issn=0971-751X}}</ref> '''Ronak Khatri''' was elected as the President<ref>{{Cite web |last1=Mittal |first1=Nidhi |last2=News |first2=India TV |date=2024-11-25 |title=Who is DUSU 2024 president Ronak Khatri? Know all about 'Matka Man' |url=https://www.indiatvnews.com/education/news/who-is-dusu-2024-president-ronak-khatri-know-all-about-matka-man-2024-11-25-963370 |access-date=2024-12-12 |website=www.indiatvnews.com |language=en}}</ref> and '''Lokesh Choudhary''' was elected as the Joint Secretary.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Ajatika |date=2024-11-25 |title=DUSU Elections: NSUI Wins President, Joint Secretary Posts; ABVP Secures VP, Secretary Roles |url=https://news.abplive.com/education/dusu-election-results-counting-begins-after-two-month-wait-details-here-1733632 |access-date=2024-12-12 |website=news.abplive.com |language=en}}</ref>

'''Movements Led by NSUI''': NSUI has consistently been at the forefront of student movements,<ref>{{Cite web |title=NSUI members detained during protest march towards Parliament |url=https://www.deccanherald.com/india/nsui-members-detained-during-protest-march-towards-parliament-2-3305654 |access-date=2024-12-12 |website=Deccan Herald |language=en}}</ref> addressing critical issues, including:

# '''Paper Leak, Examination Irregularities and Scams'''<ref>{{Cite web |last=Service |first=Statesman News |date=2024-12-05 |title=NSUI stages protest against Centre over paper leak, Manipur crisis |url=https://www.thestatesman.com/cities/nsui-stages-protest-against-centre-over-paper-leak-manipur-crisis-1503372619.html |access-date=2024-12-12 |website=The Statesman |language=en}}</ref>''':''' Exposing scams like paper leaks in NEET,<ref>{{Cite web |last=Service |first=Express News |date=2024-06-25 |title=NEET row: Protesters detained during march to Parliament |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2024/Jun/25/neet-row-protesters-detained-during-march-to-parliament |access-date=2024-12-12 |website=The New Indian Express |language=en}}</ref> UGC NET,<ref>{{Cite news |last=Bureau |first=The Hindu |date=2024-06-24 |title=Police stop students from marching to Parliament amid NEET, UGC-NET row |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Delhi/police-stop-students-from-marching-to-parliament-amid-neet-ugc-net-row/article68329082.ece |access-date=2024-12-12 |work=The Hindu |language=en-IN |issn=0971-751X}}</ref> UPPCS RO/ARO, UP Police recruitment, and other exams.
# '''Fee Hikes''': Protesting against arbitrary increases in tuition and examination fees to ensure education remains affordable.
# '''Reservation for OBC, SC, and ST Students''': Advocating for proper implementation of reservation policies in educational institutions.
# '''Women's Safety''': Organizing campaigns and protests to demand safer campuses and public spaces for women.
# '''Fund Cuts in Scholarships and Education Budgets''':<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-12-05 |title=NSUI leads parliament march; protests against paper leaks, education fund cuts, and vacancies |url=https://news.careers360.com/nsui-leads-parliament-march-protests-against-paper-leaks-education-fund-cuts-and-vacancies |access-date=2024-12-12 |website=Careers360 |language=en}}</ref> Opposing reductions in funding for scholarships and education, ensuring equitable access for students from marginalized communities.

== Protests and Movements ==
'''NEET Protest:''' In response to alleged irregularities in the NEET-UG 2024 exam, members of the National Students' Union of India (NSUI) protested by storming the '''National Testing Agency (NTA)''' office in Delhi,<ref>{{Cite web |title=NSUI workers storm NTA building in Delhi, hold massive protests over NEET paper leak case |url=https://www.deccanherald.com/india/delhi/nsui-workers-storm-nta-building-in-delhi-hold-massive-protests-over-neet-paper-leak-case-3083397 |access-date=2024-12-12 |website=Deccan Herald |language=en}}</ref> locking the building and demanding the agency's shutdown.<ref>{{Cite web |last1=Jaiswal |first1=Arushi |last2=News |first2=India TV |date=2024-06-27 |title=NEET-UG paper leak row: Congress' student wing members barge into NTA office, lock place from inside |url=https://www.indiatvnews.com/delhi/neet-ug-paper-leak-row-congress-student-wing-nsui-members-barge-into-nta-office-lock-place-from-inside-latest-updates-2024-06-27-939102 |access-date=2024-12-12 |website=www.indiatvnews.com |language=en}}</ref> The protest was sparked by concerns over paper leaks and the unusual result of 67 students scoring a perfect 720. Following the protest, the Delhi Police filed charges<ref>{{Cite news |last=Bureau |first=The Hindu |date=2024-06-28 |title=Students booked for anti-NTA protests in Delhi, but strike continues despite rain |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Delhi/students-booked-for-anti-nta-protests-in-capital-but-strike-continues-despite-rain/article68345247.ece |access-date=2024-12-12 |work=The Hindu |language=en-IN |issn=0971-751X}}</ref> against the National President of NSUI Varun Choudhary<ref>{{Cite web |title=NEET-UG issue: Delhi Police registers FIR against NSUI president for protesting at NTA office |url=https://www.aninews.in/news/national/general-news/neet-ug-issue-delhi-police-registers-fir-against-nsui-president-for-protesting-at-nta-office20240628230955/ |access-date=2024-12-12 |website=ANI News |language=en}}</ref> and other members. Similar protests were then held in different cities across India.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2024-07-09 |title=Uttar Pradesh: NSUI hold protest against NEET-UG exam 2024 irregularities in Varanasi |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/education/competitive-exams/uttar-pradesh-nsui-hold-protest-against-neet-ug-exam-2024-irregularities-in-varanasi-101720526093469.html |archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20240709121917/https://www.hindustantimes.com/education/competitive-exams/uttar-pradesh-nsui-hold-protest-against-neet-ug-exam-2024-irregularities-in-varanasi-101720526093469.html |archive-date=2024-07-09 |access-date=2024-12-12 |work=Hindustan Times |language=en-us}}</ref> The controversy led to petitions and a Supreme Court ruling for a re-test for over 1,500 students.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Jain |first=Debby |date=2024-06-13 |title=NEET UG 2024 - Grace Marks Given To 1563 Candidates Will Be Cancelled, They'll Be Given Retest Option: Centre Tells Supreme Court |url=https://www.livelaw.in/top-stories/neet-ug-2024-grace-marks-given-to-1563-candidates-will-be-cancelled-theyll-be-given-retest-option-centre-tells-supreme-court-260388 |access-date=2024-12-12 |website=www.livelaw.in |language=en}}</ref> The Ministry of Education formed a committee to review the exam process, while the CBI investigates the alleged irregularities.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Bhelari |first=Amit |date=2024-10-05 |title=CBI files third chargesheet in the NEET UG-2024 paper leak case against 21 accused |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/cbi-files-third-chargesheet-in-the-neet-ug-2024-paper-leak-case-against-21-accused/article68722860.ece |access-date=2024-12-12 |work=The Hindu |language=en-IN |issn=0971-751X}}</ref> On 15 July 2024, the National Students' Union of India (NSUI) staged a massive protest in Bhopal against the NEET paper leak, the nursing scam, and the controversial Agnipath scheme.<ref>{{Cite web |title=MP Updates: Water Canons Fired To Disperse NSUI Students Protesting NEET Paper Leak In Bhopal; Youth Dies After Being Electrocuted In Dindori |url=https://www.freepressjournal.in/bhopal/mp-updates-water-canons-fired-to-disperse-nsui-students-protesting-neet-paper-leak-in-bhopal-youth-dies-after-being-electrocuted-in-dindori |access-date=2024-12-12 |website=Free Press Journal |language=en}}</ref>

'''Parliament March''': On 5 December 2024, members of the National Students' Union of India (NSUI), were stopped by Delhi Police while marching towards Indian Parliament.<ref name="indiatoday.in"/> The protest aimed to highlight critical issues such as unemployment, delays in recruitment, and cuts in student scholarships and demanded fair recruitment processes, transparency in hiring, and the restoration of scholarships, particularly for marginalized communities. The protest condemned government policies that adversely affected students, particularly those from SC, ST, and OBC backgrounds. NSUI President Varun Choudhary and around 100 members were detained by Delhi Police.<ref>{{Cite web |title=NSUI members detained during protest march towards parliament |url=https://www.deccanherald.com/india/nsui-members-detained-during-protest-march-towards-parliament-3304787 |access-date=2024-12-12 |website=Deccan Herald |language=en}}</ref>

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==List of State Presidents==
==Current State Presidents==
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|[[Bihar Pradesh Congress Committee|Bihar]]
|Jaishankar Prasad
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==Membership==
== Controversies ==
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In November 2013, two members of the NSUI were injured by police as they attempted to submit a memorandum to the district magistrate.<ref>{{cite news |title=NSUI students lathicharged during protest at inspector's office |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/allahabad/NSUI-students-lathicharged-during-protest-at-inspectors-office/articleshow/25607960.cms |access-date=10 January 2019 |newspaper=[[The Times of India]]}}</ref> In late November, the NSUI filed a complain with the police against [[Madhu Kishwar]], a writer who ousted the journalist that had been allegedly sexually assaulted by [[Tarun Tejpal#Sexual assault allegation|Tarun Tejpal]].<ref>{{cite news |title=NSUI files complaint against Kishwar for tweeting survivor's name in Tejpal case |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/NSUI-files-complaint-against-Kishwar-for-tweeting-survivors-name-in-Tejpal-case/articleshow/26550660.cms |access-date=10 January 2019 |newspaper=[[The Times of India]]}}</ref>
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In order to become a member of NSUI, one must be under 27 years of age, must be a student, must be a citizen of India, must not be part of any other political organisation and must not have been convicted of any criminal activity in past.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://login.nsui.in/membership|title=u Membership terms|website=Login.nsui.in|access-date=10 January 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130828022540/http://login.nsui.in/membership|archive-date=28 August 2013|url-status=dead}}</ref> NSUI categorizes its members into "Primary Members" and "Active Members". An aspiring member who applies for NSUI Membership, becomes a Primary member after the organisation's scrutiny process.{{citation needed|date=November 2020}}

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==Campaigns==
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=== 'Burn the chaddi' campaign===
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[[File:Nsui flag new.png|thumb]]
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In June 2022 during the [[Karnataka textbook controversy]] the Congress students' wing NSUI (National Students Union of India) protested against the [[saffronisation]] of school textbooks. As a symbolic protest they burnt an underwear outside the Home of Education Minister BC Nagesh. They set fire to a pair of khaki shorts similar to the short in the uniform of the [[Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh]] (RSS) members.<ref name="freepressjournal" />

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The BJP complained to the police accusing the NSUI activists of trying to burn the minister's house down. Siddaramaiah said, "During a protest, we symbolically burnt one underwear - just one underwear. But the police and government made it a big issue and said we are trying to burn the house... So let's start a chaddi-burning campaign,". The Congress launched a "burn-the-chaddi" campaign and Siddaramaiah announced that, as a sign of protest against RSS ‘chaddis’ would be burnt.<ref name="freepressjournal">{{cite news |title=Karnataka: What is 'burn the chaddi' campaign? Know why politicians are burning underwears as protest |url=https://www.freepressjournal.in/india/karnataka-what-is-burn-the-chaddi-campaign-know-why-politicians-are-burning-underwears-as-protest |date=6 June 2022 |access-date=7 June 2022 |work=Free Press Journal |language=en}}</ref>

==Controversies==
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In November 2013, two members of the NSUI were injured by police as they attempted to submit a memorandum to the district magistrate.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/allahabad/NSUI-students-lathicharged-during-protest-at-inspectors-office/articleshow/25607960.cms|title=NSUI students lathicharged during protest at inspector's office|newspaper=[[The Times of India]]|access-date=10 January 2019}}</ref> In late November, the NSUI filed a complain with the police against [[Madhu Kishwar]], a writer who ousted the journalist that had been allegedly sexually assaulted by [[Tarun Tejpal#Sexual assault allegation|Tarun Tejpal]].<ref>{{cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/NSUI-files-complaint-against-Kishwar-for-tweeting-survivors-name-in-Tejpal-case/articleshow/26550660.cms|title=NSUI files complaint against Kishwar for tweeting survivor's name in Tejpal case |newspaper=[[The Times of India]]|access-date=10 January 2019}}</ref>
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NSUI national secretary Akshay Kumar, who was also elected as the joint secretary of Delhi University Students' Union in 2010, allegedly submitted fake documents to secure admission in the Department of Buddhist Studies. An FIR ([[first information report]]) was filed against him by the Department of Buddhist Studies.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2018/sep/24/nsui-national-secretary-submitted-fake-degree-for-admission-in-phd-course-du-official-1876580.html|title=NSUI national secretary submitted fake degree for admission in PhD course: DU Official |newspaper=[[The New Indian Express]]|access-date=24 September 2018}}</ref> In 2018, NSUI president Fairoz Khan stepped down from the post following the charges of sexual harassment against him.<ref>{{Cite news|agency=PTI|date=2018-10-16|title=NSUI president Fairoz Khan quits after Congress worker levels sexual harassment charges against him|language=en-IN|work=The Hindu|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/nsui-president-fairoz-khan-quits-after-sexual-harassment-charges/article25235375.ece|access-date=2021-03-07|issn=0971-751X}}</ref>

JNU attack : Nikhil Savani, Gujarat NSUI general Secretary, among over 10 injured as student body clashes with ABVP during protest against campus violence.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.firstpost.com/india/jnu-attack-nikhil-savani-gujarat-nsui-gen-secy-among-over-10-injured-as-student-body-clashes-with-abvp-during-protest-against-campus-violence-7873491.html|title = JNU attack: Nikhil Savani, Gujarat NSUI gen secy, among over 10 injured as student body clashes with ABVP during protest against campus violence|date = 7 January 2020}}</ref>

Prayagraj arresting : On 26 July 2022, NSUI workers protested vehemently at University of Allahabad after the ED again called out Sonia Gandhi in the National Herald issue. Police arrested 15 protesters during the march. Those arrested are mainly Akhilesh Yadav, Himanshu Pachauri & Ajay Pandey Baagi.

Funeral Procession of Democracy : On April 20, 2023, a 'Funeral Procession of Democracy' was taken out under the leadership of Ajay Pandey Baagi and Himanshu Pachauri in protest against the cancellation of Rahul Gandhi's Lok Sabha membership.
During Funeral Procession Himanshu Pachauri said: 'Two laws are applicable in this country. But we don't accept it, the government will pay the price for this act by losing power.'

Membership Drive : In December 2022, at University of Allahabad a membership drive was launched under the leadership of Himanshu Pachauri, in which thousands of students took membership of NSUI.


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NSUI national secretary Akshay Kumar, who was also elected as the joint secretary of Delhi University Students' Union in 2010, allegedly submitted fake documents to secure admission in the Department of Buddhist Studies. An FIR was filed against him by the Department of Buddhist Studies.<ref>{{cite news |title=NSUI national secretary submitted fake degree for admission in PhD course: DU Official |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2018/sep/24/nsui-national-secretary-submitted-fake-degree-for-admission-in-phd-course-du-official-1876580.html |access-date=24 September 2018 |newspaper=[[The New Indian Express]]}}</ref> In 2018, NSUI president Fairoz Khan stepped down from the post following the charges of sexual harassment against him.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2018-10-16 |title=NSUI president Fairoz Khan quits after Congress worker levels sexual harassment charges against him |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/nsui-president-fairoz-khan-quits-after-sexual-harassment-charges/article25235375.ece |access-date=2021-03-07 |work=The Hindu |language=en-IN |issn=0971-751X |agency=PTI}}</ref>
Varanasi attack : Valay Dutt Bajpai, NSUI Uttar Pradesh East General Secretary, ABVP students attacked the hostel of Mahatma Gandhi Kashi Vidyapeeth because the ABVP was wiped out in the student union of Mahatma Gandhi Kashi Vidyapeeth.


==See also==
== See also ==
* [[All India Students' Federation]]
* [[All India Students' Federation]]
*[[Students' Federation of India]]
*[[Students' Federation of India]]

Latest revision as of 01:13, 24 December 2024

National Students' Union of India
Formation9 April 1971; 53 years ago (1971-04-09)
TypeStudent wing
Legal statusActive
Headquarters5, Raisina Road, New Delhi
Membership5.5 million
Chairperson
Mallikarjun Kharge
President
Varun Choudhary[1]
AICC Incharge
Kanhaiya Kumar[2]
National Media Chairman
Ravi Pandey [3]
Websitehttps://nsui.org/

The National Students' Union of India (NSUI) is the student wing of the Indian National Congress (INC or Congress). It was established on 9 April 1971, founded by Indira Gandhi after merging the Kerala Students Union and the West Bengal State Chhatra Parishad to form a national students' organisation. Varun Choudhary is current National President of NSUI.[4][5]

Membership

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In order to become a member of NSUI, one must be under 27 years of age, must be a student, must be a citizen of India, must not be part of any other political organization and must not have been convicted of any criminal activity in past.[6] NSUI categorizes its members into "Primary Members" and "Active Members". One can become member by filling online membership form.[7]

Campaigns

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Hum Badlenge Campaign

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The "Hum Badlenge" Campaign[8] by NSUI was launched in November 2024 under which organization has invited passionate students to become Campus Ambassadors for their universities. Students can apply online through Hum Badlenge website and this nationwide initiative aims to identify ambassadors in 250+ universities across India.

As part of the campaign,[9] ambassadors will:

  • Raise important issues on their campuses.
  • Receive training and support from the Congress Party and NSUI.

This program is designed for students who are committed to social justice, secularism, gender equality, and the Nehruvian-Gandhian legacy.

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'Burn the chaddi' campaign

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In June 2022 during the Karnataka textbook controversy the Congress students' wing NSUI (National Students Union of India) protested against the saffronisation of school textbooks. As a symbolic protest they burnt an underwear outside the Home of Education Minister BC Nagesh. They set fire to a pair of khaki shorts similar to the short in the uniform of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) members.[10]

The BJP complained to the police accusing the NSUI activists of trying to burn the minister's house down. Siddaramaiah said, "During a protest, we symbolically burnt one underwear - just one underwear. But the police and government made it a big issue and said we are trying to burn the house... So let's start a chaddi-burning campaign,". The Congress launched a "burn-the-chaddi" campaign and Siddaramaiah announced that, as a sign of protest against RSS ‘chaddis’ would be burnt.[10]

Achievements

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Victory in Delhi University Students' Union (DUSU) Elections:[11] NSUI won prestigious DUSU elections in 2024.[12] Ronak Khatri was elected as the President[13] and Lokesh Choudhary was elected as the Joint Secretary.[14]

Movements Led by NSUI: NSUI has consistently been at the forefront of student movements,[15] addressing critical issues, including:

  1. Paper Leak, Examination Irregularities and Scams[16]: Exposing scams like paper leaks in NEET,[17] UGC NET,[18] UPPCS RO/ARO, UP Police recruitment, and other exams.
  2. Fee Hikes: Protesting against arbitrary increases in tuition and examination fees to ensure education remains affordable.
  3. Reservation for OBC, SC, and ST Students: Advocating for proper implementation of reservation policies in educational institutions.
  4. Women's Safety: Organizing campaigns and protests to demand safer campuses and public spaces for women.
  5. Fund Cuts in Scholarships and Education Budgets:[19] Opposing reductions in funding for scholarships and education, ensuring equitable access for students from marginalized communities.

Protests and Movements

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NEET Protest: In response to alleged irregularities in the NEET-UG 2024 exam, members of the National Students' Union of India (NSUI) protested by storming the National Testing Agency (NTA) office in Delhi,[20] locking the building and demanding the agency's shutdown.[21] The protest was sparked by concerns over paper leaks and the unusual result of 67 students scoring a perfect 720. Following the protest, the Delhi Police filed charges[22] against the National President of NSUI Varun Choudhary[23] and other members. Similar protests were then held in different cities across India.[24] The controversy led to petitions and a Supreme Court ruling for a re-test for over 1,500 students.[25] The Ministry of Education formed a committee to review the exam process, while the CBI investigates the alleged irregularities.[26] On 15 July 2024, the National Students' Union of India (NSUI) staged a massive protest in Bhopal against the NEET paper leak, the nursing scam, and the controversial Agnipath scheme.[27]

Parliament March: On 5 December 2024, members of the National Students' Union of India (NSUI), were stopped by Delhi Police while marching towards Indian Parliament.[9] The protest aimed to highlight critical issues such as unemployment, delays in recruitment, and cuts in student scholarships and demanded fair recruitment processes, transparency in hiring, and the restoration of scholarships, particularly for marginalized communities. The protest condemned government policies that adversely affected students, particularly those from SC, ST, and OBC backgrounds. NSUI President Varun Choudhary and around 100 members were detained by Delhi Police.[28]

National Presidents

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S.no President Period Home State
1 Rangarajan Kumaramangalam 1971 1974 Tamil Nadu
2 Mohan Gopal 1974 1976 Kerala
3 Geetanjali Maken 1976 1977 Delhi
4 K. K. Sharma 1977 1981 Uttar Pradesh
5 Subhash Chaudhary 1981 1982 Haryana
6 Ramesh Chennithala 1982 1984 Kerala
7 Mukul Wasnik 1984 1986 Maharashtra
8 Manish Tewari 1986 1993 Punjab
9 Saleem Ahmed 1993 1997 Karnataka
10 Alka Lamba 1997 1999 Delhi
11 Meenakshi Natarajan 1999 2003 Madhya Pradesh
12 Ashok Tanwar 2003 2005 Haryana
13 Nadeem Javed 2005 2008 Uttar Pradesh
14 Hibi Eden 2008 2012 Kerala
15 Rohit Chaudhary 2012 2014 Delhi
16 Roji M John 2014 2016 Kerala
17 Amrita Dhawan 2016 2017 Delhi
18 Fairoz Khan 2017 2018 Jammu and Kashmir
19 Neeraj Kundan 2019 2024 Jammu and Kashmir
20 Varun Choudhary 2024 Incumbent Delhi

Current State Presidents

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S.no State President
1 Andhra Pradesh Naga Madhu Yadav
2 Arunachal Pradesh Saruk Yura
3 Assam Krishnanu Baruah
4 Bihar Jaishankar Prasad
5 Chhattisgarh Neeraj Pandey
6 Goa Naushad Chowdhari
7 Gujarat Narendra Solanki
8 Haryana Avinash Yadav
9 Himachal Pradesh Tony Thakur
10 Jharkhand Binay Oraon
11 Karnataka Kirthi Ganesh
12 Kerala Aloshious Xavier
13 Madhya Pradesh Ashutosh Choksey
14 Maharashtra Amir Shaikh
15 Manipur Joyson KH
16 Meghalaya Mewan P Pariat
17 Mizoram R. B. Lalmalsawma
18 Nagaland X Chophika Sumi
19 Odisha Udit Narayan Pradhan
20 Punjab Isherpreet Singh
21 Rajasthan Vinod Jakhar
22 Sikkim Jatin Farswal
23 Tamil Nadu M Chinnathambi
24 Telangana Yadavalli Venkata Swamy
25 Tripura Swarup Kumar Sil
26 Uttarakhand Vikas Negi
27 Uttar Pradesh Rohit Rana (West)
Anas Rahman (Central)
Rishabh Pandey(East)
28 West Bengal Priyanka Choudhary
29 Andaman and Nicobar Islands M. A. Sajid
30 Chandigarh
31 Dadra Nagar Haveli
32 Daman and Diu
33 Delhi Ashish Lamba
34 Jammu and Kashmir Ajay Lakhotra
35 Ladakh
36 Lakshadweep Ajas Akber Puthiya Illam
37 Mumbai Pradyum Yadav
38 Puducherry Dr.Harsha Vardhan S

Controversies

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In November 2013, two members of the NSUI were injured by police as they attempted to submit a memorandum to the district magistrate.[29] In late November, the NSUI filed a complain with the police against Madhu Kishwar, a writer who ousted the journalist that had been allegedly sexually assaulted by Tarun Tejpal.[30]

NSUI national secretary Akshay Kumar, who was also elected as the joint secretary of Delhi University Students' Union in 2010, allegedly submitted fake documents to secure admission in the Department of Buddhist Studies. An FIR was filed against him by the Department of Buddhist Studies.[31] In 2018, NSUI president Fairoz Khan stepped down from the post following the charges of sexual harassment against him.[32]

See also

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References

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  24. ^ "Uttar Pradesh: NSUI hold protest against NEET-UG exam 2024 irregularities in Varanasi". Hindustan Times. 9 July 2024. Archived from the original on 9 July 2024. Retrieved 12 December 2024.
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