Prayagraj / Lucknow

Uttar Pradesh Congress President Ajay Rai alleged that the BJP government is exerting pressure to stop Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's proposed "Chhatron Ki Goonj" program in Prayagraj.

Speaking to UNI on Thursday, he said that permission had already been granted for the program scheduled for 5 p.m. on August 8 at KP Ground in Prayagraj, but now the college trust managing the venue is being pressured to revoke the permission.

Ajay Rai said that Rahul Gandhi's "Chhatron Ki Goonj" programme is being organised across the country. Earlier, the BJP government had also attempted to disrupt the programme in Kota. He said that in Prayagraj, Rahul Gandhi will interact with students, especially young students worried about their future.

He alleged that competitive exam question papers are being leaked across the country and that some large companies and agencies in Gujarat have played a role in this entire matter.

The Congress state president claimed that permission for the event was obtained from the KP Trust on July 3 and that he possesses the permission letter. He stated that the state government is pressuring the Trust to withdraw the permission.

He alleged that the government had previously attempted to influence similar events in Kota and Dehradun.
Ajay Rai stated that the Congress delegation had met with local police officials, including the Additional District Magistrate (ADCP), in this regard and provided all necessary documents. He stated that the party is fully following the legal process.

He alleged that wherever Rahul Gandhi's events are being held, the BJP's central and state governments are attempting to cancel them. He stated that the Congress will organise its events democratically and highlight student issues.

It is noteworthy that senior Congress leader Rahul Gandhi is scheduled to interact with students in Prayagraj on August 8. Preparations are in full swing for this event, to be held at the KP Ground in Prayagraj.

But just before the event, the KP Trust on Wednesday revoked its previously granted permission, citing concerns about disruption to children's education and court rulings. Since then, the Congress party has been repeatedly alleging that the trust took this step under pressure from the government.

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