Draft:Varun Choudhary
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| Submission declined on 11 June 2024 by Saqib (talk). This submission's references do not show that the subject qualifies for a Wikipedia article—that is, they do not show significant coverage (not just passing mentions) about the subject in published, reliable, secondary sources that are independent of the subject (see the guidelines on the notability of people). Before any resubmission, additional references meeting these criteria should be added (see technical help and learn about mistakes to avoid when addressing this issue). If no additional references exist, the subject is not suitable for Wikipedia. Declined by Saqib 9 days ago. | |
| Submission declined on 11 June 2024 by Twinkle1990 (talk). This submission's references do not show that the subject qualifies for a Wikipedia article—that is, they do not show significant coverage (not just passing mentions) about the subject in published, reliable, secondary sources that are independent of the subject (see the guidelines on the notability of people). Before any resubmission, additional references meeting these criteria should be added (see technical help and learn about mistakes to avoid when addressing this issue). If no additional references exist, the subject is not suitable for Wikipedia. Declined by Twinkle1990 9 days ago. | |
Comment: I still don't see much improvement. Clearly fails NPOL. And I don't see him passing GNG either. PROMO BLP. I smell UPE. Saqib (talk I contribs) 11:33, 20 June 2024 (UTC)
- Comment: Also declined at Draft:Varun Choudhary (politician). Saqib (talk) 16:51, 11 June 2024 (UTC)
- Comment: Doesn't pass WP:NPOL. Twinkle1990 (talk) 13:49, 11 June 2024 (UTC)
Varun Choudhary | |
|---|---|
| President NSUI | |
| Assumed office 5 January 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Neeraj Kundan |
| Secretary of NSUI | |
| In office 2015–2024 | |
| General Secretary of Delhi NSUI | |
| In office 2013–2015 | |
| Secretary of Delhi University Students Union | |
| In office 2012–2013 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Varun Choudhary (Age 28) Delhi, India |
| Political party | Indian National Congress |
| Occupation | Politician |
| Website | varunchoudhary |
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.
Early Life and Background[edit]
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Varun Choudhary was born on February 6, 1995, in Delhi, India. He faced adversity early in life with the passing of his father in 2001. Varun's political journey began with his election as Secretary in the Delhi University Students' Union (DUSU) in 2012.
Political Career[edit]
Delhi University Students' Union (DUSU)[edit]
In 2012, Choudhary was elected as Secretary in DUSU.[1]
National Students' Union of India (NSUI)[edit]
In 2013, he became the General Secretary of Delhi NSUI. By 2015, he was promoted to National Coordinator and then National Secretary of NSUI. In 2024, Varun was appointed as the National President of NSUI.[2]
Advocacy and Movements[edit]
Choudhary has been involved in several student movements across India:
In 2024, under his leadership, NSUI protested against the rigging of the NEET Exam.[3][4] He also led protests against BJP MP Anant Kumar Hegde’s call for changes to the Indian Constitution.[5]
Recent Controversies and Activities[edit]
In June 2024, Varun Choudhary demanded a CBI inquiry into the NEET scam and urged for a ban on the NTA.[6] NSUI members, including Varun Choudhary, were detained during a protest outside the Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's residence regarding the NEET and CUET paper leaks.[7] NSUI members, including Varun Choudhary, protested against the cancellation of UGC-NET 2024 and were detained outside Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's house.[8][9] The NSUI, under Choudhary's leadership, demanded the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and announced nationwide protests and a Parliament gherao.[10] NSUI called for a ban on the NTA following the cancellation of the UGC-NET exam.[11]
References[edit]
- ^ "NSUI sweeps DUSU polls". Indian Express. 14 September 2012. Retrieved 11 June 2024.
- ^ "Congress appoints Alka Lamba as Chief of its Women's Wing, Varun Choudhary to head NSUI". Money Control. 5 January 2024. Retrieved 11 June 2024.
- ^ "NEET results: Student unions seek re-exam, probe". The New Indian Express. 8 June 2024. Retrieved 11 June 2024.
- ^ "Congress demands SC-monitored probe into NEET exam irregularities". Economic Times. 8 June 2024. Retrieved 11 June 2024.
- ^ "Congress students' wing protests against BJP MP Hegde's amending constitution remarks". Deccan Herald. 8 June 2024. Retrieved 11 June 2024.
- ^ "Delhi: NSUI President Varun Choudhary demands CBI inquiry into NEET scam, urges ban on NTA". Free Press Journal. 20 June 2024. Retrieved 20 June 2024.
- ^ "NEET paper leak, CUET paper leak: NSUI members detained during protest outside Education Minister's residence". ABP Live. 20 June 2024. Retrieved 20 June 2024.
- ^ "UGC-NET 2024 cancelled: NSUI members detained for protesting outside Education Minister's house". The Hindu. 20 June 2024. Retrieved 20 June 2024.
- ^ "NSUI members detained during protest against UGC-NET cancellation". Business Today. 20 June 2024. Retrieved 20 June 2024.
- ^ "NEET controversy: NSUI demands resignation of Education Minister, announces nationwide protests and Parliament gherao". Navjivan India. 20 June 2024. Retrieved 20 June 2024.
- ^ "NSUI demands ban on NTA after cancellation of UGC-NET exam". India Today. 20 June 2024. Retrieved 20 June 2024.
External links[edit]
Varun Choudhary's profile on the official website of the Indian National Congress
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