Archive · 8 Aug 2026
Rahul Gandhi's 'Chhatron Ki Goonj' Gets Conditional Clearance in Prayagraj
Rahul Gandhi is an important leader of India's Congress party.
He planned a meeting with students in Prayagraj called 'Chhatron Ki Goonj.'
At first, the trust that owns the venue said he could not use the ground.
The trust said no because of a court order and waterlogging at the ground.
Later, the trust changed its mind and gave permission again.
The police also said yes, but with some rules.
Everyone must keep the noise low, stay peaceful, and not say rude things about any religion, caste, or community.
If anyone breaks the rules, permission will be cancelled.
Gandhi's party said the state government tried to stop the event, but the government said that is not true.
Gandhi is set to arrive on Saturday evening and talk with students from 6 pm to 8:30 pm.
Police granted conditional permission for Rahul Gandhi's 'Chhatron Ki Goonj' student interaction at KP Ground in Prayagraj, and UP Congress chief Ajay Rai said all clearances are now secured.
Conditions include adhering to noise norms, maintaining law and order, deploying volunteers for crowd and traffic management, making parking arrangements, and avoiding provocative remarks against any organization, religion, caste, or community.
The permission would automatically stand cancelled in case of any violation of conditions or disturbance to public order.
The Kayastha Pathshala (KP) Trust restored venue permission on Thursday night, a day after withdrawing it, provided teaching and academic activities at the college are not disrupted and district magistrate approval is obtained.
The trust had revoked permission on Wednesday citing an Allahabad High Court order dated August 14, 2025, restricting use of the KP College ground, and waterlogging following recent rains; Congress accused the UP government of trying to scuttle the event, a charge the BJP government rejected.
- Who
- Rahul Gandhi, Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, and Ajay Rai, Uttar Pradesh Congress Committee president and organizer of the event; KP Trust acting president Jitendra Nath Chaudhary also involved
- What
- Conditional police clearance and restored venue permission for Gandhi's 'Chhatron Ki Goonj' student interaction programme
- When
- Saturday, August 8, from 4 pm to 9 pm (Gandhi's interaction with students 6 pm to 8:30 pm); a motorcycle rally was planned for Friday evening
- Where
- KP Ground on MG Road, Georgetown area, Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh
- Why
- To allow Gandhi to hold a student interaction after the KP Trust withdrew and later restored venue permission subject to conditions
Congress
BJP-led Uttar Pradesh Government
Government interference allegations
Congress
Congress alleged the Uttar Pradesh government was trying to scuttle the event and that the venue provider was being pressured by the administration to withdraw permission.
BJP-led Uttar Pradesh Government
The BJP government rejected the allegations; the KP Trust cited an Allahabad High Court order and waterlogging as its reasons for initially withdrawing permission.
Event conditions and disruption
Congress
Congress says all clearances are secured and there is now no hurdle, and expects record turnout if there is no mischief.
BJP-led Uttar Pradesh Government
Police and trust conditions aim to ensure teaching and academic activities are not disrupted and public order is maintained, with permission automatically cancelled on any violation.
- Event
- 'Chhatron Ki Goonj' student interaction programme
- Organizer
- Ajay Rai, Uttar Pradesh Congress Committee president
- Venue
- KP Ground, MG Road, Georgetown area, Prayagraj
- Date & Time
- Saturday, August 8, 4 pm - 9 pm (Gandhi's interaction 6 pm - 8:30 pm)
- Permission
- Conditional clearance granted by police; KP Trust restored access Thursday night after withdrawing it Wednesday
- Key Conditions
- Noise norms, law and order, volunteers for crowd/traffic management, parking, no road obstruction, no provocative remarks
- Legal Reference
- Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS); Allahabad High Court order dated August 14, 2025
- Initial Withdrawal Reason
- Allahabad High Court order restricting KP College ground use and waterlogging after recent rains
