NSUI Activists Protest for Student Union Elections in Rajasthan

In a bold move, three NSUI activists climbed a water tank in Jaipur to demand the revival of student union elections in Rajasthan. Their protest also included calls for the resignation of Union Home Minister Amit Shah due to alleged police violence against demonstrators in Delhi. Despite attempts by officials to negotiate, the activists remain steadfast in their demands, drawing significant support from fellow NSUI members. The situation has prompted police presence to ensure safety as the activists vow to continue their protest until their voices are heard. Viona Jat, one of the protesters, highlighted the long absence of student elections in the state.

By Narendra Chaudhary Jul 31, 2026, 07:57 IST

Protest for Student Union Elections in Jaipur

In Rajasthan, three members of the National Students' Union of India (NSUI) climbed a water tank in Jaipur on Thursday morning to demand the reinstatement of student union elections. The protesters also called for the resignation of Union Home Minister Amit Shah over alleged police violence against demonstrators in Delhi. The activists, identified as Vijay Pal Kudi, Viona Jat, and Koshin Khan, ascended the tall water tank located near Gandhi Nagar railway station.

Seated behind the safety railing on the maintenance platform surrounding the tank, they displayed banners advocating for the restoration of student union elections. A district administration official attempted to negotiate with the protesters over the phone, urging them to come down, but they refused, insisting that they would continue their protest until their demands were met. A significant number of NSUI supporters gathered at the site to back the demonstrators.

To maintain law and order, police forces were deployed in the area. Officials are making ongoing efforts to safely bring the protesters down. The NSUI activists released a video message stating that their protest would persist until their demands are fulfilled.

In the video, Viona Jat expressed that student union elections have not been held in the state for a considerable time.