Fairoz Khan (born 21 March 1989) is an activist and former president of the National Students' Union of India.[1][2][3] On 11 April 2022, Fairoz Khan has been appointed as Working President of Pradesh Youth Congress J&K.
Fairoz Khan | |
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| National President, NSUI | |
| In office 12 June 2017 – 16 Oct 2018 | |
| Preceded by | Amrita Dhawan |
| Succeeded by | Neeraj Kundan |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 21 March 1989 Jammu and Kashmir, India |
| Political party | Indian National Congress |
| Alma mater | |
Early life edit
Khan was born to Muzaffer Ahmed Khan, an engineer, on 21 March 1989, in the village of Pogal Paristan in Ramban District, Jammu and Kashmir, India. Khan completed his primary and secondary education in Ramban, Banihal and Udhampur. He graduated with a Bachelor of Science from the Government Degree Graduate College Bhaderwah and a Bachelor of Law and Masters of Arts in Political Science from Jammu University. At the university, he was an active student leader and protested against "anti-student" policies.[4][5][6]
Political activities edit
Khan was appointed National Secretary of the NSUI on 16 December 2012, from a field of 120 candidates, following the final approval of Rahul Gandhi.[7][8] Khan campaigned against cheating in exams organised by the Jammu and Kashmir Services Selection Board (JKSSB),[9] for the implementation of the Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act in Jammu and Kashmir[10] and supported relief efforts following the Kashmir floods of September 2014.[11] On 22 June 2017, at the age of 28, Khan was sworn in as the president of the National Students' Union of India (NSUI). He was the first Kashmiri to hold this post.[12]
NSUI resignation edit
On 16 October 2018, Khan resigned after he was accused of sexual harassment. He was accused by a female Congress party member from Chhattisgarh. A three-member committee was convened to investigate the matter. Khan denied the charges. The woman had first complained against Khan to Rahul Gandhi in June 2018. She also demanded protection, as she feared for her life.[13]
References edit
- ^ "NSUI president Fairoz Khan quits after Congress worker levels sexual harassment charges against him". The Hindu. PTI. 16 October 2018. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 12 March 2021.
- ^ "NSUI president resigns after being accused of sexual harassment". Hindustan Times. 16 October 2018. Retrieved 12 March 2021.
- ^ Mohan, Archis (16 October 2018). "#MeToo: NSUI president Fairoz Khan quits after sexual harassment charges". Business Standard. India. Retrieved 12 March 2021.
- ^ "Fairoz Khan Appointed National Secretary NSUI". Jkadworld.com. 16 December 2012. Retrieved 12 March 2021.
- ^ "Young Bites Daily-Leading News Paper of J&K". youngbites.in. Archived from the original on 29 July 2017. Retrieved 29 July 2017.
- ^ "NSUI protests 'anti-students' policies". The North Lines. 3 December 2013. Archived from the original on 3 December 2013. Retrieved 29 July 2017.
- ^ "Fairoz Khan Appointed NSUINational Secretary". Jkadworld.com. Archived from the original on 2 December 2013. Retrieved 29 July 2017.
- ^ "Jammu youth nominated NSUI national secy". Jammu.GreaterKashmir.com. Retrieved 29 July 2017.
- ^ "NSUI continues protest against JKSSB". The Northlines. 29 December 2015. Archived from the original on 2 April 2016. Retrieved 12 March 2021.
- ^ "NSUI to resume campaign for implementation for RTE Act". Dehatsandesh.com. Archived from the original on 22 February 2014. Retrieved 29 July 2017.
- ^ "Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi interacts with flood victims at Surankote". Kashmir Reporter. 30 September 2014. Archived from the original on 5 January 2015. Retrieved 12 March 2021.
- ^ Iqbal, Naveed (23 June 2017). "Fairoz Khan, 28, from Kashmir is NSUI's new president". The Indian Express. Retrieved 12 March 2021.
- ^ "NSUI president quits after sexual harassment charges, Rahul Gandhi accepts resignation". The Indian Express. 16 October 2018. Retrieved 16 October 2018.