Neha Bora (Activist) Age, Family, Biography

Some Lesser Known Facts About Neha Bora

• Neha Bora hails from Khatima, Uttarakhand.
  

  A childhood picture of Neha Bora

• Due to her father’s army career, she moved from city to city in her childhood.
  

  A teenage picture of Neha Bora

• Before becoming widely known as a student activist, Bora had an interest in theatre.

• In 2019, Neha joined protests against the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA).

• Bora completed her undergraduate studies at the University of Delhi and pursued a master’s degree at Dr. B. R. Ambedkar University Delhi.

• Later, she pursued a PhD in Theatre and Performance Studies at the School of Arts and Aesthetics at Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), New Delhi.

• In the early 2026, Neha became the national president of the All India Students’ Association (AISA), a student organisation that campaigns for students’ rights and better education. Her role brought her into wider public attention through protests and speeches.

• In July 2026, Bora joined student demonstrations at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar over alleged examination paper leaks and concerns about fairness in the education system. Protesters demanded the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
  

  Neha Bora with Abhijeet Dipke at Jantar Mantar

• Bora joined other student activists, including AISA members Manish Kumar and Aameen Mitoj, and education activist Sonam Wangchuk in an indefinite hunger strike at Jantar Mantar. She ended the hunger strike in 20 July 2026.

• She also demanded the resignation of Delhi Police Commissioner, Anurag Kumar. She accused the police of using excessive force against students and young protesters during the 2026 Sansad Chalo march organised by Cockroach Janta Party (CJP).

• During the protest, in an interview, Bora revealed that her family strongly supported the BJP and their political differences had caused disagreements at home. She added that her mother’s understanding of the student protests changed after witnessing the police response at Jantar Mantar.

• In August 2026, Neha Bora joined the 2026 Jharkhand student protests. During the protest, Bora drew further attention when an unidentified man allegedly threw ink at her. Bora said the incident would not stop then from supporting the students’ movement.
  

  A picture of Neha Bora from 2026 Jharkhand student protests when an unidentified man allegedly threw ink at her

• In an interview, Bora said that she and AISA supported the release of Umar Khalid, who remained in custody under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act in connection with allegations related to the 2020 Delhi riots. She also called for the release of Sharjeel Imam, who remained in Tihar Jail under the same law over allegations related to violence during the anti-CAA protests.

• In October 2026, she addressed a student convention at Jadavpur University in Kolkata, where she criticized the BJP and RSS and spoke about education and freedom of expression.

• On 10 October 2026, Neha joined protests against alleged irregularities in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. The protesters demanded the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.

• Delhi Police detained her and other activists during the protests. Police released her later that day.

• On 11 October 2026, Police mistakenly detained a woman who resembled Bora near the RK Ashram Metro Station. Bora was actually in Connaught Place, where she was participating in a protest. Police later detained her near Vijay Chowk.