Key facts
- Rahul Gandhi will launch nationwide student conventions starting June 17 in Kota.
- The conventions aim to protest alleged exam scandals and advocate for youth issues.
- Subsequent conventions are planned for Allahabad (July 10), Patna (July 11), and Delhi (July 14).
- The Congress party seeks the Union Education Minister's resignation.
- Demands include decentralizing NEET, abolishing exam fees, and strict legal action against paper leak culprits.
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi is set to launch a series of nationwide student conventions, beginning in Kota on June 17, to protest alleged examination scandals and advocate for youth issues. The campaign, organized by the Congress party, aims to unite students beyond political affiliations and provide a platform for affected youths to share their experiences.
According to Congress General Secretary (Organisation) KC Venugopal, the first convention will be followed by gatherings in Allahabad on July 10, Patna on July 11, and Delhi on July 14. The party intends to highlight the hardships faced by millions of young Indians whose futures are jeopardized by paper leaks, rising examination costs, and the government's perceived failure to ensure a fair education and recruitment system. The movement seeks accountability at the highest levels, including the resignation of the Union Education Minister.
Extensive outreach activities, including physical and digital invitations, campus outreach, and social media campaigns, will be undertaken by the NSUI and Youth Congress to mobilize students. Key demands of the campaign include the decentralization of the NEET exam, the abolition of examination fees, and strict legal action against those involved in paper leak rackets.