The students' movement has repeatedly had to argue the case for students participation in politics. With the neoliberal market taking over Indian society the attack on students' politics has increased manifold. By doing so it seeks to prevent the students from linking their demands and rights to questions of policy which are decided by larger political processes. Ever since the days of the AISF students' have felt the need of a student organisation that does not shun politics. We have realized that in the larger interests of the student community it is necessary to take political stands on many issues. Again, in times of turbulence it becomes necessary to take to the streets and join hands with our fellow countrymen. The bottom line remains that in doing so the organization needs to maintain its broad based student character, upholding at all times the interests and demands of the student community. The slogan of the students' movement is "Study and Struggle", and we move forward to fulfill the historical role assigned to us as the harbingers of a new age and carry forth the legacy of the Students Federation of India.
