Archive · 19 Sep 2026
Rahul Gandhi’s Indore Student Event Nears Amid Large Preparations
The Indian National Congress is holding a student event called Chhatron Ki Goonj in Indore.
Rahul Gandhi is expected to speak with students there.
The programme will focus on education, jobs, unemployment, paper leaks and competitive exams.
Congress says more than 20,000 students may attend.
Food is being prepared for more than 50,000 people at the venue.
A music team is also getting ready to perform.
Students may ask Rahul Gandhi questions directly.
A separate dance video caused disagreement between Congress and the BJP.
Congress said the dancers were professional performers, not students.
The Chhatron Ki Goonj programme is scheduled for Saturday at the IDA Ground near Regional Park in Indore.
Congress expects more than 20,000 students, while food is being prepared for over 50,000 people at the venue.
Rahul Gandhi is expected to discuss education, jobs, unemployment, paper leaks and competitive examinations with students.
Preparations include food arranged by the Sikh community, a music team rehearsing and refreshments for artists and VIP guests.
Congress said professional performers appeared in the viral dance video, while the BJP objected to its connection with the event.
- Who
- Rahul Gandhi, the Indian National Congress, students in Indore and Congress spokesperson Amit Chaurasia are central to the event; the Bharatiya Janata Party objected to a related dance video.
- What
- The Chhatron Ki Goonj student outreach programme will feature Rahul Gandhi’s interaction with students on education, employment and examination-related issues.
- When
- The programme is scheduled for Saturday at 5:30 pm; Rahul Gandhi reached Indore around 2 pm and was scheduled to leave after the event at about 8:30 pm.
- Where
- The event is being held at the IDA Ground near Regional Park in Indore, Madhya Pradesh; the promotional dance performance took place in the Bhanwarkuan area.
- Why
- The Indian National Congress is organizing the programme to hear students’ concerns and discuss education, jobs, examinations and future opportunities.
Congress’s Account
BJP’s Objections
Event purpose
Congress’s Account
The Indian National Congress described Chhatron Ki Goonj as a student outreach programme focused on education, employment, examinations and youth concerns.
BJP’s Objections
The Bharatiya Janata Party’s reported objection concerned the viral dance video associated with the Congress programme, rather than the article providing a separate account of the event’s purpose.
Viral dance video
Congress’s Account
Congress said the women shown dancing were professional performers at a promotional event in Bhanwarkuan on Thursday night, not students attending the programme.
BJP’s Objections
The BJP objected to the video’s connection with the Congress student event.
Preparation difficulties
Congress’s Account
Amit Chaurasia alleged that the administration was creating hurdles for preparations and that organisers could face false cases after the programme.
BJP’s Objections
The articles do not provide a response from the administration or the BJP to that allegation.
- Event
- Chhatron Ki Goonj
- Venue
- IDA Ground near Regional Park, Indore
- Expected student attendance
- More than 20,000, according to Congress
- Food preparation
- Food is being prepared for more than 50,000 people
- Main discussion topics
- Education, jobs, unemployment, paper leaks and competitive examinations
- Programme timing
- Scheduled to begin at 5:30 pm on Saturday
- Dance-video clarification
- Congress said the performers were professionals rather than students
