In a major organisational reshuffle within student political leadership, the All India Congress Committee appointed Vinod Jakhar as the new National President of the National Students’ Union of India (NSUI) on Friday.
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The move was announced by the Congress High Command, noting that the appointment comes into force with immediate effect.
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The appointment, according to the party leadership, has been approved by Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge himself.
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The official appointment letter was issued by AICC General Secretary (Organisation) KC Venugopal. With this appointment, Jakhar will now lead the Congressโs student wing across the country.
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The party has also appreciated the contributions and work carried out by the outgoing president, Varun Choudhary, during his tenure. Jakhar is a student leader from Rajasthan. ย
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He has served as NSUI Rajasthan State President (leading protests and student union activities in Jaipur as recently as February 2026). ย
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He was also a former Student Union President at the University of Rajasthan (2018โ19) and Rajasthan College (2014โ15).
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He has been active in organising protests against government policies, including issues related to student welfare and national politics.