Student leader Neha Bora criticizes fascist power at Hyderabad lecture
The article highlights suppression of dissent and activists, raising concerns about democratic freedoms.
On August 16, Neha Bora, president of the All India Students' Association (AISA), spoke at a lecture in Hyderabad about growing student movements challenging political systems that view young people as electoral constituencies. She linked recent protests to broader struggles for democratic dissent and criticized oppressive actions against activists like Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam, aiming to end what she termed fascist power. Former JNUSU president Sai Balaji also addressed the gathering, emphasizing expanding resistance due to increasing oppression faced by students. Published August 16, 2026.
16 AUG 2026
· THIS STORY — The Hindu
Neha Bora and Sai Balaji spoke at a Hyderabad lecture, highlighting student resistance against political systems that view young people as electoral tools.
17 AUG 2026
— NDTV
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19 AUG 2026
— The Hindu
Neha Bora, national president of AISA, called for comprehensive education system reforms, citing government inaction on student demands and criticizing the BJP and police actions.
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