A Student wing is a subsidiary, autonomous, or independently allied front of a larger organization that is formed in order to rally support and allegiance for that organization's campaigns from members and potential members of a school age. Student wings may also be discussion forums for student members and supporters of the organization to debate policy and ideology.
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Political parties
The term "student wing" is most often used to refer to the youth wings of political parties; in such student wings, ranking or leading members are often seen, upon attainance of the minimum age requirement, as potential leaders or bureaucrats of the main political party.
From youth wings
Student wings are distinct from youth wings, as the former is not necessarily established on a young-general basis.
From political factions
Student wings are not considered as factions of a political party, as student wings are intended as student-friendly projections and extensions of party policy and ideology rather than being differently ideologised from the leadership of the party proper.