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Varun Choudhary
President NSUI
Incumbent
Assumed office
5 January 2024
Preceded byNeeraj Kundan
Secretary of NSUI
In office
2015–2024
General Secretary of Delhi NSUI
In office
2013–2015
Youngest Secretary of Delhi University Students Union
In office
2012–2013
Personal details
BornVarun Choudhary
(Age 28)
Delhi, India
PartyIndian National Congress
OccupationPolitician
Known for
Politician
Websitevarunchoudhary.in

Varun Choudhary (born February 6, 1995, in Delhi, India) is an Indian politician and the current National President of the National Students' Union of India (NSUI), the student wing of the Indian National Congress [1][2][3][4]. Known for his significant contributions to student politics and activism, Choudhary has been a prominent advocate for gender equality, student rights, and social justice.

Early life and Background

Born to Late Mr. Tej Singh Choudhary, a businessman, and Mrs. Kusum Choudhary, Varun comes from a Hindu Gurjar family. He faced adversity early in life with the passing of his father in 2001, which instilled in him resilience and determination.

Varun's political journey began with his election as the youngest Secretary in the history of the Delhi University Students' Union (DUSU) in 2012, a role in which he showcased exceptional leadership capabilities[5][6][7].

Political career

●     Delhi University Students' Union (DUSU)

  • In 2012, Varun was elected as the youngest Secretary in DUSU's history, marking the commencement of his political career[7][6].

●     National Students' Union of India (NSUI)

  • 2012 : Appointed as Secretary of Delhi NSUI
  • 2013: Ascended to the role of General Secretary of Delhi NSUI, taking on greater responsibilities within the organisation.
  • 2015: Promoted to National Coordinator and then National Secretary of NSUI, demonstrating his leadership skills and commitment to student politics[8][9][10].
  • 2024: Appointed as the National President of NSUI[11][1], Varun has been instrumental in leading the organisation towards a progressive future.

Advocacy and Movement

Choudhary has been at the forefront of several significant student movements across India:

  • 2016/17: Active role in the BHU movement against gender discrimination.
  • 2016: Participation in the JNU students' movement against government repression.
  • 2019: Advocacy against the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) 2019 through the Anti CAA/NRC Movement.
  • 2020/21: Support for the Farmers' movement against the controversial farm bills.
  • 2023: Solidarity with women wrestlers protesting against sexual harassment.[12][13]

References

  1. ^ a b "Breaking News: Varun Choudhary को मिली NSUI की कमान | All India Congress Committee | Congress News". News18 हिंदी (in Hindi). Retrieved 7 March 2024.
  2. ^ "जानिए कौन हैं वरुण चौधरी जिसे कांग्रेस ने सौंपी NSUI की कमान, अलका लांबा बनी महिला कांग्रेस अध्यक्ष". Navbharat Times (in Hindi). Retrieved 7 March 2024.
  3. ^ "Congress appoints Alka Lamba chief of its women's wing, Varun Choudhary to head NSUI". Moneycontrol. 5 January 2024. Retrieved 7 March 2024.
  4. ^ PTI (5 January 2024). "Congress appoints Alka Lamba chief of its women's wing, Varun Choudhary to head NSUI". ThePrint. Retrieved 7 March 2024.
  5. ^ "NSUI wins top 3 DUSU posts, lottery to decide fourth". Hindustan Times. 16 September 2012. Retrieved 7 March 2024.
  6. ^ a b "NSUI sweeps DUSU polls". The Indian Express. 16 September 2012. Retrieved 7 March 2024.
  7. ^ a b "Congress' student wing NSUI wins Delhi University polls". India Today. Retrieved 7 March 2024.
  8. ^ Gupta, Siddharth (11 June 2019). "Lower the legal age for drinking alcohol in Delhi: NSUI writes to Arvind Kejriwal". Newsd.in. Retrieved 7 March 2024.
  9. ^ Gupta, Siddharth (11 June 2019). "Lower the legal age for drinking alcohol in Delhi: NSUI writes to Arvind Kejriwal". Newsd.in. Retrieved 7 March 2024.
  10. ^ mysoorunews (8 September 2020). "NSUI lodges complaint against Union HRD Minister, NTA DG at parliament street police station". Welcome to Mysooru News. Retrieved 7 March 2024.
  11. ^ "Indian National Congress". Indian National Congress. Retrieved 7 March 2024.
  12. ^ Abraham, Korah (5 March 2024). "Watch: TNM Interview: NSUI President Varun Choudhary on Student Issues, Modi and so on". The News Minute. Retrieved 7 March 2024.
  13. ^ Goudar, Mahesh M. (28 February 2024). "Interview: NSUI chief Varun Choudhary vows to restore student elections in Karnataka, Telangana". The South First. Retrieved 7 March 2024.

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