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Rahul Gandhi reaches Prayagraj for 'Chhatron Ki Goonj' student event

Rahul Gandhi reaches Prayagraj for 'Chhatron Ki Goonj' student event
Rahul Gandhi Reaches Prayagraj for ‘Chhatron Ki Goonj’ Event · deccanchronicle.com

Rahul Gandhi, a big leader in India, went to a city called Prayagraj to meet with students.

The meeting was called 'Chhatron Ki Goonj,' which means 'The Voice of Students.'

It happened on August 8 at a place called KP Ground.

Almost two lakh students signed up, and over one lakh were expected to come.

The police gave permission for the meeting as long as everyone stayed peaceful and followed the rules.

At first, the people who run the ground said the event could not happen, but later they changed their minds.

Rahul Gandhi says many students are unhappy because exam papers sometimes leak, jobs take years to get, and nobody is held responsible.

He believes the system is not fair to hardworking students.

He wants students to come together and raise their voices to make things better.

Key facts

Event name
Chhatron Ki Goonj
Main speaker
Rahul Gandhi, Leader of the Opposition, Lok Sabha
Organizer
Ajay Rai, Uttar Pradesh Congress Committee president
Venue
KP Ground, MG Road, Georgetown, Prayagraj
Date and time
August 8, 2026; 4 pm - 9 pm (interaction 6 pm - 8:30 pm)
Student registrations
Nearly two lakh registered; over one lakh expected
Venue permission
Restored by Kayastha Pathshala Trust a day after withdrawing it
Police permission
Granted with conditions; auto-cancels on violation

Quotes

Youth Congress

Social media post by Indian Youth Congress

“I am coming to Prayagraj – the city where the largest number of young people prepare for their future. Every student here knows that the system has become dishonest. There is no shortage in your hard work – the shortcoming lies in the intent of the system, which does not reward your effort. I am listening to what students have to say. I am coming to Prayagraj to discuss employment and the situation you are facing. In today's India, whether it is education or employment, our students have no f u ”
telegraphindia.com deccanchronicle.com
“All necessary clearances have been secured for Gandhi's 'Chhatron Ki Goonj' programme in Prayagraj after police granted permission, subject to certain conditions.”
deccanchronicle.com

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