| Kanupriya made history on 6 September 2018 by becoming the first female President of the ‘Panjab University Campus Students’ Council’, winning with 2802 votes. |
| As the sole female candidate, Kanupriya ran against five male contenders from different political groups. |
| 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. |
| Kanupriya is not only the first woman president of Panjab University but also of the ‘Students For Society’ (SFS) party. |
| She enrolled in Panjab University in 2014, and her SFS party actively opposed a sexual harassment case in 2015. |
| In 2016, Kanupriya served as an Ed (emergency department) support volunteer at 'Make A Difference', working to support children in shelters across India. |
| Post-election, Kanupriya outlined her plans to prevent fee hikes, oppose privatization, eliminate derogatory cultural performances, and advocate for 24-hour girls' hostels. |
| During the victory festivities, Kanupriya cautioned the vice-chancellor, Prof. Raj Kumar, against interfering in the student council's affairs. |
| Kanupriya rejects casteism by choosing not to use her surname. |
| Apart from her role in politics, Kanupriya is known for her love for dogs. |
