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= Varun Choudhary =

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. Known for his significant contributions to student politics and activism, Choudhary has been a prominent advocate for gender equality, student rights, and social justice.

Early Life and Background
Varun Choudhary was born on February 6, 1995, in Delhi, India, to Late Mr. Tej Singh Choudhary, a businessman, and Mrs. Kusum Choudhary. He comes from a Hindu Gurjar family. He faced adversity early in life with the passing of his father in 2001, which instilled in him resilience and determination. Varun's political journey began with his election as the youngest Secretary in the history of the Delhi University Students' Union (DUSU) in 2012, where he showcased exceptional leadership capabilities.

Delhi University Students' Union (DUSU)
In 2012, Varun was elected as the youngest Secretary in DUSU's history, marking the commencement of his political career.

National Students' Union of India (NSUI)
In 2013, he ascended to the role of General Secretary of Delhi NSUI, taking on greater responsibilities within the organization. By 2015, he was promoted to National Coordinator and then National Secretary of NSUI, demonstrating his leadership skills and commitment to student politics. In 2024, Varun was appointed as the National President of NSUI, leading the organization towards a progressive future.

Advocacy and Movements
Choudhary has been at the forefront of several significant student movements across India:
 * In 2016/17, he played an active role in the BHU movement against gender discrimination.
 * In 2016, he participated in the JNU students' movement against government repression.
 * In 2019, he advocated against the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) 2019 through the Anti CAA/NRC Movement.
 * During 2020/21, he supported the Farmers' movement against the controversial farm bills.
 * In 2023, he showed solidarity with women wrestlers protesting against sexual harassment.
 * In 2024, under his leadership, NSUI protested against the rigging of the NEET Exam. He also led protests against BJP MP Anant Kumar Hegde’s call for changes to the Indian Constitution.