Rahul Gandhi to take ‘Chhatron ki Goonj’ to Pune on August 22, focus on women’s issues

Rahul Gandhi to take ‘Chhatron ki Goonj’ to Pune on August 22, focus on women’s issues TOI News Desk / TIMESOFINDIA.COM / Aug 15, 2026, 15:58 IST Comments Share AA Text Size Small Medium Large Lok Sabha LoP Rahul Gandhi interacts with students on the stage during the 'Chhatron Ki Goonj' program, in Prayagraj on Saturday. (ANI Photo) NEW DELHI: Leader of opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Saturday said that the next edition of "Chhatron ki Goonj" event, highlighting student issues, will be held in Pune on August 22.Rahul launched the campaign from Kota, a coaching hub in Rajasthan, on June 17 to highlight issues in the education sector and problems faced by students. He addressed the second and third segments of the outreach programme in Dehradun and Prayagraj on July 17 and August 8, respectively."The fourth segment of 'Chhatron Ki Goonj' (voice of students) will be held in Pune on August 22 in the presence of Rahul Gandhi, who will address issues which are women-centric," MPCC president Harshwardhan Sapkal said.Rahul urged students to join the "Chhatron ki Goonj" campaign and said that what the girls of the country needed was equality, safety and opportunities, but instead, they got insecurity, discrimination, and a long wait for their real rights."What do the girls of the country need? Equality, safety, opportunities, and the freedom to speak their minds. What have they received? Insecurity, discrimination, and nothing but waiting for their real rights. No more," he said.During the 'Chhatron ki Goonj' event in Prayagraj last week, Rahul described India’s youth as the country’s biggest strength, but said a lack of jobs, expensive education, paper leaks, poor access to credit and the growing use of AI were holding them back. “You are the power and pride of India; when I say this, I talk about every Indian citizen,” he had said.He said he wanted to speak about “dard (pain), data, and daulat (wealth)”, framing his address around the problems facing young Indians and the economic resources he believes should belong to them. The TOI News Desk comprises a dedicated and tireless team of journalists who operate around the clock to deliver the most current and comprehensive news and updates to the readers of The Times of India worldwide. With an unwavering commitment to excellence in journalism, our team is at the forefront of gathering, verifying, and presenting breaking news, in-depth analysis, and insightful reports on a wide range of topics. The TOI News Desk is your trusted source for staying informed and connected to the ever-evolving global landscape, ensuring that our readers are equipped with the latest developments that matter most."