Rahul Gandhi to Host Girls-Only Edition of ‘Chhatron Ki Goonj’ in Pune on August 22

Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, will visit Pune on August 22 to lead the fourth edition of his nationwide student outreach initiative, ‘Chhatron Ki Goonj’ (Voice of Students). The upcoming interactive session in the educational hub will focus exclusively on female students and women-centric issues. Announcing the event, Congress leadership highlighted that the Pune leg aims to provide a dedicated platform for young women to voice their perspectives on education, safety, equal opportunities, and systemic discrimination.

Emphasizing the core objective of the upcoming session, Gandhi stated that young women across the nation deserve equality, security, and freedom of expression. He noted that despite these fundamental needs, female students frequently face ongoing discrimination and long delays in accessing their rights. 'Who Ordered the Firing?': Rahul Gandhi Demands Answer From Amit Shah, Says Home Minister Must Go (Video).

This session marks the fourth phase of the ‘Chhatron Ki Goonj’ initiative, which Gandhi launched on June 17 from Kota, Rajasthan. Subsequent interactive events were held in Dehradun and Prayagraj, where discussions centered on key student challenges, including exam paper leaks, rising education costs, youth unemployment, and financial access. What Rahul Gandhi Said When Asked To Support Jharkhand Student Protest (Video).

Rahul Gandhi to Visit Pune for All-Girls ‘Chhatron Ki Goonj’ Event

State leadership, including Maharashtra Pradesh Congress Committee (MPCC) leaders, confirmed that preparations for the August 22 event in Pune are currently underway as party representatives inspect venues and coordinate with student groups.

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