Uday Bhanu Chib (Youth Congress Chief) Age, Family, Biography

Bio/Wiki
Profession	Politician
Known for	Being one of the persons arrested over shirtless protest during AI Impact Summit in February 2026
Physical Stats
Eye Colour	Black
Hair Colour	Black
Politics
Political Party	Indian National Congress
Personal Life
Date of Birth	24 March
Birthplace	Paloura, Jammu, Jammu and Kashmir, India
Zodiac sign	Aries
Nationality	Indian
Hometown	Paloura, Jammu
Religion	Hinduism
Tattoo	On his left arm
College/University	• Pune University, Maharashtra • Arni University, Himachal Pradesh
Educational Qualification(s)	• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering (B.E.) from Pune University • M.B.A. from Arni University, Himachal Pradesh
Social Media	• Instagram • Facebook • Twitter
Relationships & More
Marital Status	Married
Family
Children	1
Parents	Father- Hari Singh Chib (Vice President of the Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee (JKPCC)) Mother- Rajni Bala (a former Congress Corporator)

Some Lesser Known Facts About Uday Bhanu Chib

• During his college days, Uday Bhanu Chib started participating in student activism in Jammu, Jammu and Kashmir, India.

• After that, he was appointed as the President of the Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Youth Congress (JKPYC). During this period, he motivated youth to handle local challenges.

• In December 2022, Uday Bhanu Chib was appointed as the National Secretary of the National Students’ Union of India (NSUI), which is a student wing of the Congress party.

• His leadership skills during his period in NSUI recognised him as a youth leader. He focused on social justice and young Indians’ dreams.

• In July 2024, before the Assembly elections, during a political rally, he discussed the key roles of Indian youth in elections to shape the future of Jammu and Kashmir. He stated that youth must join and guide the state’s path.

• Uday Bhanu Chib often speaks on issues such as political instability and the urgent need for basic services in Jammu. He frequently pushes for democratic governance.

  

  Uday Bhanu Chib speaking during a political rally

• On 22 September 2024, Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge named Uday Bhanu Chib National President of the Indian Youth Congress (IYC). He succeeded Srinivas BV.

• After this appointment, he became the first leader from Jammu and Kashmir to lead IYC in over 40 years.

  

  Uday Bhanu Chib posing with Rahul Gandhi after being appointed as the National President of the Indian Youth Congress (IYC)

• He often leads nationwide campaigns such as ‘Naukri Do Nasha Nahi.’ These campaigns focus on employment and fighting drug abuse.

• Uday Bhanu Chib has served on the Congress manifesto committee for the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly elections.

• On 24 February 2026, he made headlines when Delhi Police arrested him after the “shirtless” protest at the India AI Impact Summit in Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, India.

• According to him, the protest targeted the government over unemployment and national interest issues.

  

  The shirtless protestors at the India AI Impact Summit in Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, India