Neha Bora | The permanence of agitation
The AISA student leader, now a prominent face of the youth protests, calls for Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar’s impeachment and a halt to the SIR
Neha Bora, a 29-year-old PhD student from Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), has emerged as a prominent figure in the youth protests against the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the electoral rolls and state crackdown in Delhi. As the current president of the All India Students’ Association (AISA), she led a 23-day hunger strike at Jantar Mantar that resulted in the resignation of then Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
Her activism stems from her belief in creating a better world, as she cites a quote by Arundhati Roy. Neha's efforts have garnered support from various quarters, including the family of one of her past protest causes, the survivor of the Unnao rape case. Despite facing police detentions and harsh treatment, Neha remains undeterred, recognizing that women and queer individuals are bearing the brunt of the BJP’s actions.
The activist employs humor and satire as a means of resistance, drawing parallels between her generation and the mysticism commonly associated with them. Neha's efforts have gained widespread attention, including support from Arundhati Roy and other activists. Recently detained during a protest march, Neha expressed her desire for Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar to be impeached and the SIR halted, emphasizing the importance of protecting ordinary citizens' voting rights and ensuring their safety.
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