Rahul Gandhi to champion students against paper leaks, recruitment delays in Prayagraj 'Chhatra Samvad'

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Monday said his party would continue to raise the voice of students affected by examination paper leaks and fight to ensure they receive justice, asserting that "no more excuses" would be accepted and those responsible must either take accountability or step down.

The Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha made the remarks ahead of his scheduled 'Chhatra Samvad' with students and youth in Prayagraj on August 8.

In a post in Hindi on X, Gandhi said, "'If jobs aren't secured, the throne will shake'. After Kota and Dehradun, 'Chhatron ki Goonj' is now reaching Prayagraj. This is the city where lakhs of young people have been preparing for years -- filling out forms, paying fees, and endlessly waiting."

Highlighting the concerns of job aspirants, he said, "Paper leaks snatched away their present; stalled recruitment processes took away their future. And just a few days ago, these very students faced lathi-charge and pellet guns in Delhi - simply for demanding their rights."

"We will continue to raise their voice and ensure they get justice. No more excuses - accept accountability or step down. August 8 - See you in Prayagraj," the former Congress president said.

The 'Chhatra Samvad' programme will be held at K P Ground in Prayagraj, where more than 1.5 lakh students have registered to attend. Participants are expected from several districts across eastern Uttar Pradesh.

According to the Congress, Gandhi is expected to focus on issues affecting students and job aspirants, including the alleged "question paper leak mafia" and employment-related concerns during the interaction.