Congress to expand ‘Chhatron Ki Goonj’ campaign to more than 800 cities
Leader of the Opposition in Parliament Rahul Gandhi to address 28 student interactions in the first phase of the campaign; plans to appoint coordinators to scale up the outreach
The Congress Party plans to expand its 'Chhatron Ki Goonj' campaign to more than 800 cities, targeting the youth ahead of the 2029 Lok Sabha elections. The opposition leader, Rahul Gandhi, is set to participate in 28 student interaction programs as part of the initiative. The Congress Working Committee approved the expansion at a meeting on August 19.
General Secretary K.C. Venugopal has instructed party leader Kanhaiya Kumar to scale up the campaign to 100 cities, appointing coordinators. Gandhi, known for addressing student programs in cities like Kota, Prayagraj, Dehradun, and Pune, will now visit campuses and cities beyond the party's usual political engagements. The Congress aims to engage with young voters, focusing on issues such as unemployment, education, and economic opportunities.
Gandhi's outreach is crucial, as the BJP has built a strong youth outreach framework since 2013. The Congress seeks to convert student interactions into a lasting political network and electoral support for the 2029 elections.
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