Kanhaiya Kumar is an Indian politician and activist known for his role in student politics. He gained national attention as the president of the Jawaharlal Nehru University Student Union (JNUSU) in 2015, where he led protests against various government policies. His speeches often focus on issues like social justice, education, and nationalism. Born on January 14, 1987, in Bihar, Kanhaiya comes from a humble background and has been involved in leftist politics. He is associated with the Communist Party of India (CPI) and has contested elections, including the 2019 Indian general elections, where he represented the Bihar constituency of Begusarai.