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Rahul Gandhi secures venue approval for 'Chhatron Ki Goonj' student rally in Prayagraj
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s ‘Chhatron Ki Goonj’ student interaction programme is set for 8 August 2026 at the KP Ground in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh. The Kayastha Pathshala (KP) Trust initially withdrew permission, citing academic concerns and a High Court order, but restored it after consulting legal experts and imposing conditions such as preserving classroom activities and obtaining district‑magistrate clearance.
Congress officials, including Uttar Pradesh Congress chief Ajay Rai, say the party has secured all required clearances; the police granted conditional permission covering noise norms, crowd management and law‑and‑order measures. The party alleges the BJP‑led state government tried to block the event, accusing it of “intimidating” the youth. Rahul Gandhi has warned that the Modi government “suppresses the voice of the youth” and highlighted student grievances over fee hikes, paper‑leak scandals and stalled recruitments. The rally is expected to draw a large turnout of students from across the country.
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Ajay Rai · Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) · Brijbhushan Sharan Singh · Congress Party · Indian National Congress · KP Ground · KP Trust (Kayastha Pathshala) · Kayastha Pathshala (KP) Trust · Prayagraj · Rahul Gandhi · Uttar Pradesh · Uttar Pradesh Government
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- [● 4 SOURCES] The event is scheduled at KP Ground in Prayagraj. bilkulonline.com · www.mangalorean.com · www.deccanchronicle.com · www.timesnownews.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Posters criticizing Rahul Gandhi appeared in Prayagraj ahead of the event. newsable.asianetnews.com
- [● 5 SOURCES] Rahul Gandhi will hold the 'Chhatron Ki Goonj' programme in Prayagraj on 8 August 2026. bilkulonline.com · www.mangalorean.com · www.socialnews.xyz · www.deccanchronicle.com · www.timesnownews.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Uttar Pradesh Congress chief Ajay Rai said all necessary clearances have been secured for the event. www.deccanchronicle.com · www.timesnownews.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Uttar Pradesh police granted conditional clearance for the event, including noise‑norm and crowd‑management requirements. www.deccanchronicle.com · www.timesnownews.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Congress leaders allege the BJP‑led Uttar Pradesh government tried to block the programme. bilkulonline.com · www.mangalorean.com · thecsrjournal.in
- [● 4 SOURCES] Permission for the programme was initially withdrawn by the Kayastha Pathshala (KP) Trust but later restored. bilkulonline.com · www.mangalorean.com · www.deccanchronicle.com · www.timesnownews.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Rahul Gandhi will discuss student concerns such as unemployment, paper leaks, stalled recruitments and rising education costs. newsable.asianetnews.com · thecsrjournal.in · www.timesnownews.com