Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:21pm on 25 Mar 2024,Monday India
Dhananjay, representing the All India Students' Association (AISA), clinched victory as Jawaharlal Nehru University Students Union (JNUSU) president, marking the institution's first Dalit leader since 1996. With 2,598 votes, he defeated his rival from Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP). Hailing from Gaya, Bihar, Dhananjay is a PhD student at JNU's School of Arts and Aesthetics. In his campaign, he addressed concerns over increased fees and vowed to address campus infrastructure and student welfare issues. His win signifies a significant milestone for marginalized voices in JNU's political landscape.
