National Students' Union of India facts for kids
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| Formation | 9 April 1971 |
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| Type | Student wing |
| Legal status | Active |
| Headquarters | 5, Raisina Road, New Delhi |
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Membership
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5.5 million |
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Chairperson
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Mallikarjun Kharge |
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President
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Varun Choudhary |
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AICC Incharge
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Kanhaiya Kumar |
| Website | https://nsui.org/ |
The National Students' Union of India (NSUI) is a group for students that is connected to a big political party in India, the Indian National Congress. It was started on April 9, 1971. Indira Gandhi, who was a famous leader in India, created the NSUI. She brought together two student groups, the Kerala Students Union and the West Bengal State Chhatra Parishad, to form one national student organization.
The NSUI works to represent students and their interests across India. Varun Choudhary is the current National President of the NSUI.
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What is the NSUI?
The NSUI is known as a "student wing." This means it's a part of a larger political party, but it focuses specifically on issues important to students. It aims to give students a voice and help them get involved in important discussions about education and society.
Who Can Join the NSUI?
To become a member of the NSUI, you need to be under 27 years old and currently a student. You must also be a citizen of India. Members should not be part of any other political group.
The NSUI has two types of members: "Primary Members" and "Active Members." When someone first applies and is approved, they become a Primary Member.
What Campaigns Does NSUI Run?
The NSUI often organizes campaigns and protests to bring attention to student issues or other important topics. These campaigns help them share their views and try to make changes.
The 'Burn the Chaddi' Protest
In June 2022, the NSUI held a protest during a disagreement about school textbooks in Karnataka. They were protesting against changes in textbooks that they felt were trying to promote certain political ideas.
As a symbol of their protest, NSUI members burned a pair of khaki shorts outside the home of the Education Minister. These shorts looked like the uniform worn by members of another organization called the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS). This act was meant to show their strong disagreement with the textbook changes.
Later, a leader named Siddaramaiah said that the burning of one pair of shorts was a symbolic act. He then suggested a wider "burn-the-chaddi" campaign as a way to continue protesting against the RSS.
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See also
- All India Students' Federation
- Students' Federation of India
- All India Students Association
- Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad
- Indian National Congress
- Indian Youth Congress
- Lists of political parties
- Neeraj Kundan
