Doctoral student Neha Bora emerges as face of Indian youth protests
The 29-year-old, who is studying for a PhD, is now among the most recognizable figures in a movement seen as the sternest test for Prime Minister Narendra Modi in years.
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What happened
Neha Bora, 29, a doctoral student, has become one of the most recognizable figures in India's youth protest movement. She is listed as national president of the All India Students' Association. The Gen Z protests are described as a challenge unlike any Prime Minister Narendra Modi has faced before.
Why it matters
The protest movement is described as the most serious challenge to Modi's government in years. It poses a kind of pressure Modi has not previously faced.
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