- By Raju Kumar
- Sat, 05 Sep 2026 05:28 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
- Nishu Azad, 15, is a prominent student activist.
- Supported by Rahul Gandhi, Chandrashekhar Azad, and CJP.
- Controversy led to Swatantra Bhardwaj's arrest.
For the past few days, the name of a 15-year-old girl has been gaining widespread attention in political circles, including on social media. Nishu Azad has received support from some bigwigs in the political sphere, including Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and Lok Sabha MP Chandrashekhar Azad. The Cockroach Janata Party also came forward in her support. The teen, who has participated in paper leak protests and other social issues in past, is now at the centre of a controversy linked to the CJP's Parliament march on July 20. The controversy prompted the authorities to arrest influencer Swatantra Bhardwaj.
Who is Nishu Azad?
Nishu, a social media content creator, is a student activist associated with the CJP who came to light after her father was allegedly assaulted during a paper leak protest in New Delhi.
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What Is The Controversy Around Nishu Azad?
Nishu's name was subsequently linked to the CJP's Parliament march on July 20th. During the march, Bhardwaj reportedly hit Nishu’s father with a stick, causing him a severe head injury. Nishu was struggling to get justice as no action had been taken by the Delhi Police against the accused. Recently, a video surfaced on social media in which Bhardwaj is seen speaking about the incident in a podcast and brazenly boasting that he attacked Nishu's father, yet he is walking free because of his political connections. The video reignited the matter, prompting the CJP to stage a protest at the Parliament Street Police Station, following which he was arrested.
निशु, घबराने की ज़रूरत नहीं है। मैं तुम्हारे साथ हूँ।
— Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) September 3, 2026
साफ है कि तुम्हें इसलिए निशाना बनाया गया क्योंकि तुम अपने समुदाय और छात्रों के हक़ की आवाज़ उठाती हो।
अमित शाह की दिल्ली पुलिस एक तरफ़ छात्रों के साथ अमानवीय बर्बरता करती है। दूसरी तरफ़ एक दलित लड़की के पिता का सिर फोड़ने… https://t.co/m1mgH655hw
In past, Nishu has made headlines several times before by participating in protests over social causes. Her name is often associated with student issues. Before the CJP protests, she staged a protest in Delhi in January this year over the UGC regulations. Several student groups, including DU students, held demonstrations demanding the repeal of the UGC regulations.
Her social media accounts reveal that her protests aren't limited to a single issue. She frequently expresses her opinions and protests on issues related to student causes, social justice, Bahujan politics, and the government.
Nishu: A Bahujan Social Media Creator
Nishu is identified as a Bahujan social media creator and activist. There are no records available regarding the number of protests she has participated in.
(With Jagran.com Inputs)