‘Jhooth Ki Goonj’ posters surface in Indore ahead of Rahul Gandhi’s student event
Congress termed the posters a ploy by the BJP to create obstacles for the Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition's ‘Chhatron Ki Goonj’ event in the city
The police have imposed 31 security conditions on Congress for its leader Rahul Gandhi's 'Chhatron Ki Goonj' programme in Indore. The document cites the Verma Commission report, which analyzed the role of event organisers and local political activists following Rajiv Gandhi's assassination in a suicide bombing in 1991. The Verma Commission concluded that the organizers' irresponsible attitude was the primary reason for the security breakdown in the Sriperumbudur incident.
Coaching centres and hostel operators in Indore must sign a "Self Certificate for the Safety" if their students participate in the event. The undertaking holds students and operators responsible for any health or safety-related problems faced by participants. Police have requested detailed information about the expected crowd and the proposed routes of attendees.
The venue must be divided into sectors accommodating no more than 2,000 people each, with specific security measures in place, including entry and exit gates, metal detectors, and female security personnel. The Congress has accused the ruling BJP of trying to disrupt the event, citing the government's withdrawal of Rahul Gandhi's SPG security and the cited Verma Commission report as attempts to ensure foolproof arrangements for the programme.
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