Students in ‘severe pain’ need apology, not PM’s ‘forgiveness’: Rahul Gandhi
During a book launch, the Congress leader thanked Mr. Vaiko for his services to the country and called him ‘an inspiration for us all’
The Kayastha Pathshala Trust has rescinded permission for Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's Chhatron Ki Goonj event at K.P. Ground in Prayagraj on August 8. The revocation was due to an Allahabad High Court order and concerns over waterlogging at the venue. Acting Trust President Jitendra Nath Chaudhary informed PTI that the court directed the ground not to be used for non-sports, non-educational purposes.
The ground was also deemed unsafe due to recent rain. The Congress leader was to engage with students regarding student-related issues. Despite the venue revocation, Uttar Pradesh Congress President Ajay Rai claimed Gandhi would still attend and urged the state government to provide an alternative location. Rai accused the BJP of trying to obstruct Gandhi's plans. Similar cancellations have been reported in Kota and Dehradun.
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- Permission for Rahul Gandhi's 'Chhatron Ki Goonj' event in Prayagraj revoked by venue provider thehindu.com
- 'Don't need to apologise to anyone': Rahul Gandhi comes out in support of student protesters hindustantimes.com
