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Fairoz Khan
editFairoz Khan | |
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| National President, National Students' Union of India | |
| In office 12 June 2017 – November 2019 | |
| Preceded by | Amirta Dhawan |
| Succeeded by | Neeraj Kundan |
| Youth Congress Working President, Jammu and Kashmir | |
| In office June 2020 – till date | |
| Preceded by | Uday Chib |
| Succeeded by | Aakash Bharat |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 21 March 1989 Pogal, Jammu and Kashmir |
| Political party | Indian National Congress |
| Residence(s) | New Delhi, Ramban, Jammu and Kashmir |
Fairoz Khan (born 21 March 1989) is an Indian politician associated with the Indian National Congress from Jammu and Kashmir. He served as the National President of the National Students' Union of India (NSUI), becoming the first Kashmiri to hold this position. During his tenure, NSUI achieved significant victories in student elections, including the Delhi University Students' Union (DUSU), Pujanb University Students Union (PUSU) polls. Khan also led prominent student movements such as "Youth Quake" and "Inquilab," and "Chattar Akarosh Rallies" across India advocating for student rights and welfare. [1]
Early life and Education
editFairoz Khan was born in Pogal, Jammu and Kashmir, to Muzaffar Ahmed Khan, a civil engineer known for his contributions to local development and known as the Water Man of Pogal Paristan. His Great Grandfather Ghulam Qadir Khan was the First Sarpanch of Pogal Paristan, after 1947 and his family is credited with establishing and supporting the Pogal High School by donating land. Khan pursued his education in law and Political Science from Jammu University and Delhi University and later established himself as a distinguished lawyer, handling cases at the Jammu High Court and Ramban Court, including high-profile disputes and election-related matters. He did schooling from many schools Govt Higher secondary pogal, chenab English Medium Ramban, Adnan Model Academy Banihal, Higher secondary School Ramban, Happy Model High Secondary School from Udhampur 12th and College from Degree college Bhaderwah, Doda. Law from Jammu University & Masters in Political Science from Delhi University.
Personal life
editFairoz Khan resides between New Delhi and Ramban, actively engaging in community issues and developmental initiatives in both locations. He continues to be a prominent voice within the Indian National Congress, India and Jammu and Kashmir advocating for inclusive policies and social justice. He is married and has a son.Khan called himself a proud Muslim and a proud Indian.[2]. A grand reception was accorded to J&K Pradesh Youth Congress Working President, Fairoz Khan on his visit to his home town after becoming working president of State unit of Youth Congress.[3]. Jammu Lawyer first leader from Jammu and Kashmir to head the students’ body [4]
Political career
editKhan has held various leadership roles within the Indian National Congress, including as the Youth Congress Working President for Jammu and Kashmir.[5] His advocacy spans issues ranging from local development concerns to national policy matters. He has been actively involved in campaigning for the Congress party in electoral contests across different constituencies, advocating for educational reforms and youth empowerment. [6]. Youth Leader Fairoz Khan joined the residents of Pogal Paristan in taking to the streets to protest and block roads, demanding the establishment of a fire station in Ukhral and compensation for the affected individuals.[7]. youth leader alleged that Union Minister Nitin Gadkari misled Parliament by unfulfilled promises regarding toll plaza measures, and said the government must prioritize policies addressing unemployment, inflation, corruption, and security issues in Jammu and Kashmir.youth leader alleged that Union Minister Nitin Gadkari misled Parliament by unfulfilled promises regarding toll plaza measures, and said the government must prioritize policies addressing unemployment, inflation, corruption, and security issues in Jammu and Kashmir. [8]led by National President Fairoz Khan, The National Students’ Union of India (NSUI) on Wednesday 9th August 2019 organised a ‘Chhatra Aakrosh Rally’ from Mandi House to Parliament Street to protest against the Central government’s education policies and lack of job opportunities for the youth. [9]
Led by NSUI National President Fairoz Khan, The NSUI’s annual session, to be held on 9 and 10 April, 2019 is expected to have a gathering of around 10,000 people, including student leaders and Congress legislators. [10]
Advocacy and Contributions
editBeyond electoral politics, Fairoz Khan has been a vocal advocate for various causes in Jammu and Kashmir. He successfully campaigned for 5% Pahari reservation for Chenab Valley residents, advocated for the establishment of a hilly university campus at Ramban, and organized the Bharat Jodo rally in Ramban to promote national unity. Khan has also participated in numerous protests, highlighting local issues and community concerns. He was elected college president in 2006 and subsequently, the district president in 2008. Post this, he became part of the NSUI and began working for the party at the national level. “There is a big gap in leadership in the country and the youth feel alienated from politicians. There is a lacuna that the NSUI will fill by going to every district in every state,” Khan told The Indian Express. Khan has been critical of the administration's reliance on social media, advocating for more direct community engagement and effective governance strategies.Fairoz Khan blamed the unplanned work on the four-lane highway project for the frequent closure of the highway resulting in untold sufferings to the commuters travelling between the twin capital cities of Srinagar and Jammu.Khan claimed that the construction companies have sublet the work to contractors who have neither experience nor the qualified workforce for the job, while the administration is unmoved."Villages are sinking, houses have developed cracks and deforestation has taken place at a large scale," he said, adding "We want development but not at the cost of people's lives."[11]. He demanded that school, college and the government authorities to facilitate the students with special buses. He also demanded that SRTC should start a special bus in the morning & evening connecting various School & colleges from the respective bus stands. He added that a parent-teacher association should be made to facilitate this. Fairoz Khan said he got this data from social media that Government-run schools in Ramban district are facing an acute shortage of teaching staff as 586 posts of principals, lecturers, headmasters and teachers are vacant whereas the sanctioned strength is 2,073. This is now a day today affair why LG Govt is not announcing new posts, so that vacant posts can be filled and some educated youth will get employed.[12]. Fairoz Khan urged the concerned departments to conduct a comprehensive study of the causes of the disaster, emphasizing their belief that it is a result of man-made activities by dumping of muck into river beds of Chenab and river changed direction and also because no culvert was there on Gool- Sangaldan road.[13] Today hundreds of youth activists Under the leadership of Working President Youth Congress Fairoz Khan took out a rally in support of Bharat Jodo Yatra. white addressing the Rally said Rahul Gandhi ji is giving a new alternative in Politics and instead of the politics of hatred he is spreading the message of Love. The unemployment, inflation, and mudrer of democracy by suppressing the voice of people, leaders and exploring the institutions. The Rahul Gandhi Bharat Jodo Yatra will receive a grand welcome in Jammu & Kashmir and youth and people of Ramban will join in large numbers from Lakhanpur to srinagar. Khan added that its main objective of Bharat Jodo Yatra is to fight against the politics of “fear, bigotry and prejudice” and the economics of livelihood destruction, increasing unemployment and growing inequalities. This Yatra is an ongoing mass movement and we will not stop till this country is free from all these problems. He said that the government is attacking the fundamentals of India and the society is being “divided by hate”. He said that India progressed due to Congress’ approach of inclusion and taking everyone along. He added that The Bharat Jodo Yatra, which started from Kanniyakumari in Tamil Nadu on September 7 and will reach Lakhanpur on the third week of January and the Yatra will end in Srinagar. We all are enthusiastic and ready to welcome this historic Yatra.[14]. Need to give special attention to Chanderbhaga region. He said that the whole Chenab valley has become prone to earthquakes and has turned into a seismic zone. This is really a serious issue and the lives of millions of residents of these three districts, Doda, Kishtwar and Ramban, is at stake. Khan further pointed out that one of the reasons for the frequent earthquakes is the pressure of water collected in artificial lakes due to the construction of dams in the region. He said Salal, Baglihar and Dulhasti dams are located in the region along with many smaller one also which has created a reservoir induced seismicity, and this has resulted in frequent earthquakes in the region. He demanded that Govt must access the loss caused to people.[15]
References
editPTI News on Pernote Land Subsidence The Hindu on Advocacy Efforts Indian Express on Political Campaigns Times of India on NSUI Victories Standard on International Representation The Tribune on Inquilab Movement Economic Times on Advocacy for Youth Issues Hindustan Times on NSUI Electoral Strategies India Today on Campaign for Educational Reforms Outlook India on Advocacy for Social Justice [16]
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