Neha Bora, the president of the All India Students' Association (AISA), has come into the national spotlight following protests in Delhi against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. The 29-year-old student activist was among those recently detained by Delhi Police during demonstrations linked to allegations of irregularities in the revision of electoral rolls. Videos of Bora at the protest sites, including footage of her speaking to supporters after being detained, have circulated widely on social media. The developments have prompted people to search for details about her age, educational qualifications, family background and political journey.
Originally from Khatima in Uttarakhand, Bora is a research scholar at Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU). Here is what to know about Neha Bora, her background and the protests that have brought her into the public eye.