Quick Info
| Profession | Student, Activist |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 01/01/1996 |
| Age | 30 years |
| Birthplace | Patti, District Tarn Taran, Punjab, India |
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Kanu Priya Devgan |
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| Nicknames | Rabia, Kannu |
| Famous For | Being the first woman President of Panjab University Campus Students’ Council 2018 (PUCSC) |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5’ 6” |
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| Weight | 50 kg |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| University | Panjab University, Chandigarh |
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| Educational Qualification | Pursuing M.Sc. Zoology 2nd year (2018) |
Personal Life
| Religion | Hinduism |
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| Caste | Brahmin |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
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| Affairs/Boyfriends | Not Known |
Family
| Father | Pawan Kumar (Manager in a Highway Industry) |
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| Mother | Chandar Sudha Rani (Nurse) |
Career
| 2015 | Role: Activist | Organization: Students For Society (SFS) | Achievement: Actively opposed a sexual harassment case while enrolled in Panjab University. |
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| 2016 | Role: Volunteer | Organization: Make A Difference | Achievement: Served as an Ed (emergency department) support volunteer supporting children in shelters across India. |
| 2018 | Role: President | Organization: Panjab University Campus Students’ Council (PUCSC) | Achievement: Elected as the first woman President, securing 2802 votes and defeating the closest rival by 719 votes. |
Favourites
| Favorite Food(s) | Dosa, Idli, Sambhar |
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| Favorite Destination | Goa |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Kanupriya made history on 6 September 2018 by becoming the first female President of the ‘Panjab University Campus Students’ Council’, winning with 2802 votes. | |
| 2. As the sole female candidate, Kanupriya ran against five male contenders from different political groups. | |
| 3. In her victory, Kanupriya defeated the closest competitor, Ashish Rana from ‘ABVP’, by 719 votes, with the NOTA option receiving more votes than the winning margin. | |
| 4. Kanupriya is not only the first woman president of Panjab University but also of the ‘Students For Society’ (SFS) party. | |
| 5. She enrolled in Panjab University in 2014, and her SFS party actively opposed a sexual harassment case in 2015. | |
| 6. In 2016, Kanupriya served as an Ed (emergency department) support volunteer at 'Make A Difference', working to support children in shelters across India. | |
| 7. Post-election, Kanupriya outlined her plans to prevent fee hikes, oppose privatization, eliminate derogatory cultural performances, and advocate for 24-hour girls' hostels. | |
| 8. During the victory festivities, Kanupriya cautioned the vice-chancellor, Prof. Raj Kumar, against interfering in the student council's affairs. | |
| 9. Kanupriya rejects casteism by choosing not to use her surname. | |
| 10. Apart from her role in politics, Kanupriya is known for her love for dogs. |