To address students’ issues, NSUI launches ‘Hum Badlenge’ campaign

The National Students’ Union of India (NSUI) announced the launch of a nationwide campaign titled “Hum Badlenge” and a Parliament March scheduled for December 5 to address pressing issues faced by students and youth.

During a press conference here on Monday, NSUI national president Varun Choudhary highlighted concerns over unemployment, recruitment delays, paper leaks, corruption in exams and cuts in higher education funding.

Speaking about the initiative, Choudhary said, “The youth of this country is struggling due to recruitment delays, rampant paper leaks and systemic corruption. Our campaign and march will demand fair recruitment, transparency and the restoration of opportunities for students and youth.”

He stressed that the government’s neglect of these issues has left students and youth with no choice but to take their grievances to the doors of Parliament.

The Parliament March will focus on four key demands — the implementation of a timely recruitment exam calendar, prevention of corruption and paper leaks, restoration of budget cuts in scholarships and reinstatement of permanent recruitment in the Armed Forces instead of the Agnipath scheme.

Choudhary emphasised, “We demand accountability and justice for the youth. The government’s negligence and lack of action have left students and job seekers without opportunities for a secure future.”

The campaign aims to mobilise students and youth across the nation by identifying campus ambassadors in over 250 universities. The campaign also seeks to build grassroots leadership, empower marginalised voices and create a network of young leaders advocating for systemic changes.

“This campaign will create a cadre of young leaders who will advocate for their rights and fight for systemic change. It’s about equipping the youth to lead the change they wish to see,” Choudhary said.

The NSUI also took aim at the Union Government for its approach to higher education, particularly the cuts in scholarships for marginalised communities. The Maulana Azad National Fellowship and pre-matric scholarships for minorities have been scrapped, while scholarships for SCs, STs and OBCs have been slashed by 50 per cent.

Additionally, the organisation accused the government of failing to implement reservation policies in education and recruitment effectively.

Choudhary termed these actions a “systematic attack on opportunities for marginalised communities”. He added, “Education is a fundamental right. Cutting funds and denying scholarships only deepen inequalities in our society.”

The NSUI has outlined three primary demands — fair recruitment processes with timely and transparent exams, restoration of scholarships with increased funding for higher education and effective implementation of reservation policies to ensure equitable access to education and jobs.

Urging students and youth across the nation to join the movement, Choudhary said, “This is not just about unemployment or scholarships; it’s about securing the future of our nation. The government must take responsibility and address the concerns of the youth.”