‘Become a Roar That Can’t Be Ignored’: Rahul Gandhi Rallies Students in Kota, Targets Exam Scandals and Unemployment
Rahul Gandhi Launches ‘Chhatron Ki Goonj’ Campaign from Kota, Calls for Nationwide Student Movement Against Paper Leaks and Unemployment
- Bilkul Online
- Kota | 17 June 2026
Senior Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday launched “Chhatron Ki Goonj” (Voice of Students), a nationwide campaign aimed at highlighting student concerns over examination paper leaks, recruitment irregularities, rising educational costs, and growing unemployment.
Addressing a large gathering of students in Kota, Rajasthan—widely regarded as the country’s coaching hub—Gandhi said India’s youth have repeatedly been let down by examination scandals, recruitment delays, and a system that places immense pressure on students.
Calling the initiative a movement rather than a political programme, Gandhi emphasized that the event was dedicated to discussing the future of young people and the challenges they face daily.
“The future of India’s youth is the government’s greatest responsibility. Yet repeated paper leaks, cancelled examinations, and recruitment failures have shattered the dreams of millions of students and job aspirants,” he said.
Launching the campaign, Gandhi urged Gen Z and young Indians across the country to unite and demand accountability. “Let’s come together and become a roar that can’t be ignored,” he declared, calling for a collective student voice against what he described as systemic failures in India’s education and recruitment systems.
The Congress leader also interacted directly with students, including NEET, JEE, and civil services aspirants, listening to their experiences regarding examination irregularities, academic stress, and employment concerns.
National Students’ Union of India (NSUI) President Vinod Jakhar said the movement launched from Kota would become a nationwide platform for students to raise their voices against paper leaks, examination irregularities, cancelled tests, and growing unemployment.
“Students will no longer remain silent on issues affecting their future. This campaign will amplify their concerns and demand accountability from those responsible,” Jakhar said.
Former Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot alleged that attempts were made to discourage students from attending the programme. He claimed that coaching institutes, paying guest accommodations, and guest house operators were being pressured to prevent student participation.
“Students must be allowed to participate freely in democratic discussions concerning their future,” Gehlot said, while criticizing what he termed efforts to suppress student voices.
Senior Congress leader Sachin Pilot and Indian Youth Congress President Uday Bhanu Chib also attended the event, which focused on concerns surrounding paper leaks, cancelled examinations, recruitment delays, and youth unemployment.
The Kota convention marks the beginning of a broader nationwide outreach programme by the Congress and its student and youth wings. Similar student conventions and interactions are expected to be held across several cities in the coming months as part of the campaign.
Positioning itself as a platform for student concerns, “Chhatron Ki Goonj” seeks to mobilize young people around issues affecting education, employment opportunities, and the future aspirations of millions of students across the country.
