Archive · 22 Aug 2026
Heavy Security in Pune Ahead of Rahul Gandhi Student Event
Rahul Gandhi was scheduled to speak with students in Pune.
The event was planned at AISSMS College of Engineering.
Police placed many security personnel at the college and Pune Airport.
Thousands of people were expected to attend.
The programme is called “Chhatron Ki Goonj,” although one report also called it “Students Ki Goonj.”
Students can discuss problems such as high education fees, exam paper leaks and unemployment.
Young women were expected to have a special opportunity to share their concerns.
Police gave organisers 30 rules to help keep the event safe and orderly.
Heavy security was deployed at AISSMS College of Engineering in Pune ahead of Rahul Gandhi’s student programme.
Security was also increased at Pune Airport before Gandhi’s visit on Saturday, August 22, 2026.
The event was scheduled from 4:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. and expected to attract 8,000 to 10,000 people.
Pune Police imposed 30 conditions on organisers, including a ban on provocative images, banners and portraits.
The programme is intended to let students, especially young women, raise concerns about education, safety, equality and careers.
- Who
- Congress MP and Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi was scheduled to address students.
- What
- A student outreach programme called “Chhatron Ki Goonj,” also referred to in one report as “Students Ki Goonj.”
- When
- Saturday, August 22, 2026; the programme was scheduled for 4:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
- Where
- All India Shri Shivaji Memorial Society College of Engineering in Pune, Maharashtra; security was also heightened at Pune Airport.
- Why
- The event was intended to give students a platform to discuss education, safety, equality, career opportunities, exam irregularities, fees and unemployment.
- Venue
- AISSMS College of Engineering, Pune
- Expected attendance
- Approximately 8,000 to 10,000 people
- Programme timing
- 4:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. on August 22, 2026
- Police conditions
- Pune Police imposed 30 mandatory conditions on organisers
- Main participants
- Rahul Gandhi and students, particularly young women
- Key issues
- Education, safety, equality, career opportunities, exam irregularities, fees and unemployment
- Security locations
- AISSMS College of Engineering and Pune Airport