Day after revoking nod, KP Trust allows Congress to hold Rahul Gandhi’s Prayagraj event with riders
The trust reversed its cancellation and allowed the Congress event subject to conditions, after earlier citing academic concerns and a court order.
- On Thursday, the Kayastha Pathshala Trust reversed its cancellation, granting Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi permission to host his 'Chhatron Ki Goonj' student interaction at Prayagraj's KP Ground on August 8.
- The trust had previously revoked venue access, citing an Allahabad High Court order restricting ground use and waterlogging concerns. The Congress alleged the BJP government pressured the trust to block the event.
- Protesting students at Allahabad University face FIRs instead of dialogue, Rahul Gandhi alleged, claiming the Modi government suppresses youth voices. He stated, "Ask a question, and you get a lathi charge; protest and you face cases."
- Approval remains subject to specific conditions regarding venue management. Gandhi's itinerary proceeds for August 8, including a visit to Anand Bhavan and the 'Chhatron Ki Goonj' interaction at KP Ground from 6 pm.
- Rejecting political interference claims, BJP MLA Siddharth Nath Singh characterized the venue dispute as a private matter between the institution and the Congress, challenging the opposition to produce evidence of government involvement.
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Rahul Gandhi announced his arrival in Prayagraj by posting on social media. He wrote, "I am coming to Prayagraj—the city in the country where the largest number of young people prepare for the exam." One thing is clear: every student here knows that the system has become dishonest. There's no lack of hard work on your part—the fault lies in the intentions of the system, which doesn't value your hard work. Paper leaks, stalled recruitment, years …
Day after revoking nod, KP Trust allows Congress to hold Rahul Gandhi’s Prayagraj event with riders
The development comes hours after Rahul Gandhi, the Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, accused the administration of attempting to prevent his proposed interaction with students in Prayagraj on August 8, alleging that the authorities were trying to obstruct the programme because they feared students’ voices.
Rahul Gandhi Gets Go-ahead for 'Chhatron Ki Goonj' Event in Prayagraj
Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's proposed 'Chhatron Ki Goonj' programme in Prayagraj, scheduled to be held on August 8, had run into uncertainty earlier after the management of KP College revoked the permission granted for the use of its sports ground, citing academic concerns and a High Court order. India News | Rahul Gandhi Gets Go-ahead for 'Chhatron Ki Goonj' Event in Prayagraj.
Rahul Gandhi's UP event gets clearance. But there are conditions
The KP Trust has allowed Rahul Gandhi's Chhatron Ki Goonj programme at KP Ground on August 8, subject to conditions. The reversal keeps the student outreach on track after Congress alleged administrative pressure.
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