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Fadnavis Calls Rahul Gandhi’s Pune Event One-Sided
Rahul Gandhi is scheduled to hold a student event called “Chhatron Ki Goonj” in Pune.
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis criticized the event.
He said it may include only selected students and could become a one-sided conversation.
The article does not include a response from Rahul Gandhi or the event organizers.
Pune Police allowed the event but imposed 30 conditions.
These rules cover security, toilets, drinking water, fire safety and emergency access.
The organizers must also provide private security, volunteers and working CCTV cameras.
The programme is expected to draw 8,000 to 10,000 people.
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis criticized Rahul Gandhi’s “Chhatron Ki Goonj” event planned in Pune.
Fadnavis alleged that attendees would be handpicked, including female students from Congress-affiliated institutions.
Pune Police granted permission subject to 30 conditions covering security, safety, facilities and crowd management.
The event is scheduled for 4:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. on August 22 at SSPMS College ground near RTO Chowk.
Organizers expect between 8,000 and 10,000 people to attend the programme.
- Who
- Rahul Gandhi is scheduled to host the event, while Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis criticized it.
- What
- “Chhatron Ki Goonj,” a student-focused programme, is scheduled to take place with permission subject to 30 police conditions.
- Where
- SSPMS College ground near RTO Chowk in Pune, Maharashtra.
- When
- The event is scheduled for Saturday, August 22, from 4:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.; the year is not specified.
- Why
- Fadnavis alleged that the event was being staged with handpicked attendees and would be a one-sided conversation.
Key facts
- Event
- “Chhatron Ki Goonj”
- Scheduled date
- Saturday, August 22
- Time
- 4:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
- Venue
- SSPMS College ground near RTO Chowk, Pune
- Expected attendance
- 8,000 to 10,000 people
- Police permission
- Granted subject to 30 conditions
- Notable requirements
- Security personnel, women guards, volunteers, operational CCTV cameras, safety facilities and emergency access
Quotes
Devendra Fadnavis
Chief Minister of Maharashtra
“I do not know whether this is truly 'Chhatron Ki Goonj' or if Rahul Gandhi is simply seeking a platform for himself...”
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