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Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) of Delhi is not just a university but is called the nursery of Indian politics. From here, many veteran leaders have reached power and policy making of the country. At this time when voting is going on for JNU Students Union Elections 2025, the campus is once again heated with political atmosphere. Students are excited to elect their representatives, and meanwhile the discussion has once again arisen about what is it about this university that makes it India’s biggest political laboratory?
There is a different excitement in the campus during the 2025 student union elections. The real glimpse of democracy can be seen here in every hostel, posters, debates and slogans on every wall. The campaigning has ended, and now it is the turn of the students to take their opinions to the ballot box. Every election of JNU is considered not only of student politics but also of the faces who will give direction to the mainstream politics of India in the coming years.
Big names of the country emerged from the ‘classroom’ of politics
S. Jaishankar – India’s Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar, who is known for his outspoken and strategic diplomatic decisions, has been an alumnus of JNU. He obtained M.A. in Political Science, then M.Phil and PhD in International Relations. His subject was nuclear diplomacy. Today the same Jaishankar is counted among the strongest faces of India’s foreign policy.
Nirmala Sitharaman – The country’s first full-time woman Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is also an alumnus of JNU. He did M.A. in Economics from here. And did M.Phil. Today, she is not only giving direction to India’s financial policies, but has also become the face of India’s economic strength on global platforms.
Kanhaiya Kumar – As soon as the name of JNU is taken, another face comes to mind – Kanhaiya Kumar. Kanhaiya was once one of the popular faces of student politics and was also the student union president. He worked with the All India Students Council and the Communist Party of India (CPI). Today he is active in national politics and has made his own identity among the young leaders.
Sitaram Yechury – Senior leader of leftist politics Sitaram Yechury also did M.A. in Economics from JNU. Did. His political thinking and ideological strength were visible right from his JNU days.
Maneka Gandhi – Maneka Gandhi, associated with environment, animal rights and social service, studied German language from JNU. After coming into politics, he made himself a strong social face.
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