Permission for Rahul Gandhi's 'Chhatron Ki Goonj' event in Prayagraj revoked by venue provider
The Kayastha Pathshala Trust has revoked permission for Rahul Gandhi's 'Chhatron Ki Goonj' event in Prayagraj, citing a court order regarding land use and waterlogging. Congress leaders have alleged political obstruction by the BJP government and are seeking an alternative venue.
Why it matters
This highlights ongoing political tensions and administrative hurdles faced by opposition leaders in India when organizing public outreach events.
The Kayastha Pathshala Trust has revoked permission for Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's 'Chhatron Ki Goonj' programme, scheduled to be held at K.P. Ground in Prayagraj on August 8, citing an Allahabad High Court order.
The trust also cited waterlogging at the venue for the cancellation.
The trust's acting president, Jitendra Nath Chaudhary, told PTI that the Allahabad High Court, in an order dated August 14, 2025, had directed that the KP College ground should not be used for purposes other than sports and educational activities.
He said the ground was also waterlogged after rain and was unsafe for a public event. Mr. Chaudhary said the permission granted to the Congress was conditional upon approval from the district magistrate.
The Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha was scheduled to interact with students on alleged paper leaks and other matters affecting students at the gathering.
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