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Student Leader Neha Bora Evades Police, Posts Escape Videos

By Drooid · Oct 22, 2026, 2:46 PM UTC · How we work

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Neha Bora Evades Police

Neha Bora, 29-year-old student leader, evaded police during an Oct 10 demonstration and posted escape videos.
She organized mass rallies at Jantar Mantar for education reform and later against Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Protesters claim the government’s electoral-roll revision stripped 130 million citizens of voting rights.
Analyst Ali said Bora “is tapping a new place in Indian politics” and will stay.

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Modi Quells Protests

Prime Minister Narendra Modi used batons, tear gas and social-media videos to curb youth protests.
Modi accepted the education minister’s resignation, ending the first wave of student protests.
Coalition seniors said they suppress spontaneous rallies while permitting traditional opposition gatherings.
Opposition parties demanded Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar resign after Indian Express said he ignored fellow commissioners’ objections.

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Neha Bora Evades Police

Neha Bora, 29-year-old student leader, evaded police during an Oct 10 demonstration and posted escape videos.
She organized mass rallies at Jantar Mantar for education reform and later against Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Protesters claim the government’s electoral-roll revision stripped 130 million citizens of voting rights.
Analyst Ali said Bora “is tapping a new place in Indian politics” and will stay.

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