JNU scholar Neha Bora: How a 23-day hunger strike sparked a movement
JNU scholar Neha Bora gained national attention after participating in a 23-day hunger strike as part of a student movement demanding education reform. The protests, which involved various student groups, successfully pressured the government to address examination irregularities and led to the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
Why it matters
The movement highlights the power of student-led activism in India to influence national policy and hold government officials accountable for systemic failures.
A student protest at Delhi's Jantar Mantar over examination-related issues and demands for greater accountability brought several student representatives into the public eye. Among them was JNU research scholar Neha Bora, who was seen participating in the demonstrations and addressing gatherings during the protest.Bora, a Ph.D. scholar at the School of Arts and Aesthetics, Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), has previously been associated with student activities on campus. She completed her undergraduate studies at the University of Delhi and later earned a master's degree from Dr. B.R. Ambedkar University Delhi. During the protest, Bora undertook a hunger strike that reportedly lasted 23 days. According to reports from the protest site, her health was monitored throughout the fast.
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