Pune: Heavy Security Deployed At AISSMS College, Ahead Of Rahul Gandhi’s ‘Chhatron Ki Goonj’ Programme

Heavy security measures have been put in place at AISSMS College of Engineering in Pune for an event scheduled to feature Congress MP Rahul Gandhi. The "Chhatron Ki Goonj" program is set to run from 4:30 pm to 9:30 pm on Saturday, and it is expected to draw between 8,000 and 10,000 attendees.

The program aims to give students, especially young women, an opportunity to engage with Gandhi and discuss matters such as education, safety, equality, and career prospects. Police have granted permission for the event, following a directive that outlines 30 strict conditions to maintain order and security during the gathering.

The Chhatron Ki Goonj initiative, launched by Gandhi, is a nationwide outreach effort aimed at providing a platform for students to voice their concerns about various issues, including exam irregularities, rising tuition fees, privatization of higher education, and unemployment resulting from alleged irregularities in competitive recruitment. The event also seeks to promote equal job opportunities and greater structural support and safety for students and job seekers.

Rahul Gandhi arrived at the Pune airport earlier in the day, ahead of his appearance at the program.