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Neha Bora: India's Gen Z student activist taking on Prime Minister Narendra Modi
Overview
Neha Bora, a 29-year-old PhD student and Left-wing activist in Delhi, has emerged as a prominent Gen Z protest leader challenging Prime Minister Narendra Modi's administration. Known for their active role in campus politics and recent demonstrations—including hunger strikes and street protests—Neha has gained widespread visibility amid ongoing anti-government movements in India.
Key points
- Neha Bora is a 29-year-old PhD student at Jawaharlal Nehru University and president of the All India Students' Association (Aisa).
- Viral videos and photos of Neha being detained, climbing barricades, and smiling while carried away by police have brought them widespread national attention.
- Neha gained prominence during summer protests over education reforms led by the Gen Z-led online satirical movement Cockroach Janta Party (CJP).
- They continued a hunger strike after co-activists were hospitalised, losing 8kg before being hospitalised themselves.
- Neha's political activism and criticism of BJP leaders have caused friction with their pro-BJP family and resulted in police complaints, death threats, and an incident where ink was thrown at them during a protest.