Rahul Gandhi Arrives in Chennai for 'Chhatron Ki Goonj' Event and Meeting with CM Vijay
The leaders are expected to discuss the alliance’s common minimum programme and future election plans before Gandhi meets students at Island Grounds.
- On Saturday, Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi arrived in Chennai to meet Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay at his Neelankarai residence for lunch.
- This marks the first meeting between the two leaders since Joseph Vijay took office and the formation of the Secular Social Justice Victory Alliance, which includes the TVK and Congress.
- Following lunch, Gandhi will visit the Island Grounds for the 'Chhatron Ki Goonj' student interaction, where 15,000 police personnel are deployed for the QR-code-restricted event.
- Instead of traditional speeches, the event focuses on NEET, employment, and education, allowing students to directly question Gandhi in an unscripted session.
- Ahead of upcoming elections, the visit strategically anchors the youth demographic, while Prime Minister Narendra Modi will attend multiple programmes in Chennai on October 11.
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Rahul Gandhi arrives in Chennai for 'Chhatron ki Goonj' event and meeting with CM Vijay
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi arrived in Chennai to address the Chhatron ki Goonj student outreach event and hold discussions with Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay. The session, which has drawn over 100,000 student registrations, focuses on key issues including the education system, NEET grievances, youth unemployment, and regional culture.
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Rahul Gandhi In Chennai For Student Event, Likely To Meet TVK Vijay Over Lunch
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi is visiting Chennai to participate in the Chhatro Ki Goonj student outreach event. Attention is focused on an expected political interaction, with Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and TVK chief Vijay slated to host Rahul Gandhi for lunch at his residence. This encounter marks their third meeting this year following earlier interactions in May and June. The development comes amid continuing deliberations over TVK's political…
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