JNU scholar Neha Bora: How a 23-day hunger strike sparked a movement

JNU research scholar Neha Bora emerged as a prominent face of a student movement after leading a 23-day hunger strike at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar. Her speeches, organisational role and commitment to students’ concerns brought nationwide attention through social media. The article explores her academic background, activism, public communication skills and the broader role of universities in shaping student leadership, while presenting her evolving journey without endorsing or opposing the movement.