Government cannot stop me from raising students’ voice: Rahul after Prayagraj venue provider revokes permission
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi criticized the BJP government after his student-focused event in Prayagraj was cancelled due to venue restrictions. Gandhi alleged that the administration is suppressing youth voices and targeting students who protest against fee hikes.
Why it matters
It highlights ongoing political tensions regarding student activism and the use of public spaces for political discourse in India.
With the venue provider in Prayagraj revoking permission for his ‘Chhatron Ki Goonj’ event, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Thursday (August 6, 2026) said no matter how hard the BJP government tries, it cannot stop him from raising the voice of students.
The Leader of Opposition's remarks came after the Kayastha Pathshala Trust revoked permission for his 'Chhatron Ki Goonj' programme, scheduled to be held at KP Ground in Prayagraj on Saturday (August 8, 2026), citing an Allahabad High Court order.
The trust also cited waterlogging at the venue for the cancellation.
In a post in Hindi on X, Mr. Gandhi said the students of Allahabad University are fighting for their future against fee hikes and seat cuts.
"But instead of listening to the students, the administration is filing FIRs against them," he alleged.
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