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Kanupriya (PU’s President 2018)

movie Student, Activist cake Year, 1996 (Patti, District Tarn Taran , Punjab, India)
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Height

in centimeters- 168 cm in meters- 1.68 m in feet inches- 5’ 6”

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Age

22

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Indian

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Basic Information

Date of Birth: Year, 1996
Birthplace: Patti, District Tarn Taran , Punjab, India
Nationality: Indian
Hometown: Patti, District Tarn Taran , Punjab, India

Family & Relationships

Marital Status: Unmarried

Education

Schools: Sacred Heart Convent School, Delhi St Thomas Senior Secondary, Ludhiana, Punjab
Colleges: Panjab University, Chandigarh
Education: Pursuing M.Sc. Zoology 2nd year (2018)

Lifestyle

Religion: Hinduism

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Some Lesser Known Facts About Kanupriya

  • On 6 September 2018, Kanupriya became the first women President of ‘Panjab University Campus Students’ Council’ (PUCSC) where she secured 2802 votes.

    Kanupriya- First Women President of PUCSC
    Kanupriya- First Women President of PUCSC
  • She is the only girl who has stood for the post of President against five male candidates of ABVP, SOI, NSUI, PUSU, and Punjab Students Union (Lalkaar).
  • Kanupriya defeated his nearest competitor Ashish Rana of ‘ABVP’ by 719 votes whereas NOTA was higher than winning margin.
  • She is not only the first women president of Panjab University but also of the ‘Students For Society’ (SFS) party.

    Kanupriya campaign for SFS
    Kanupriya campaign for SFS
  • Kanupriya joined the university in the year 2014, and in 2015, her party SFS fought against a sexual harassment case.
  • In 2016, she worked as an Ed (emergency department) support volunteer at ‘Make A Difference’ (mobilizes the young leaders to ensures equitable outcomes for children in shelters across India).
  • After the victory, Kanupriya said that she will not allow- fee hike, privatisation, any gheri route, singers who denigrate women in their songs at cultural functions and will allow 24-hour open girl’s hostels.
  • During the victory celebration, she issued a warning to the vice-chancellor, Prof. Raj Kumar, asking him not to interfere in the student’s council work.

    Kanupriya celebrating victory with SFS members and supporters
    Kanupriya celebrating victory with SFS members and supporters
  • Kanupriya does not believe in casteism that is why she doesn’t use her surname.
  • She is an avid dog lover.

    Kanupriya- Dog Lover
    Kanupriya- Dog Lover

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