Rahul Gandhi, Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition, will address students in Dehradun on July 17, 2024 [2], to discuss systemic education failures.

The visit comes as students protest alleged paper leaks within the Uttarakhand Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UKSSSC). The event, titled "Chhatron Ki Goonj," aims to demand a comprehensive overhaul of the education system, and address irregularities in competitive examinations.

Organizers expect the gathering to draw more than 30,000 students [1]. The event was originally scheduled to take place at the Parade Ground, but the venue was shifted to Shri Guru Nanak Girls Inter College, Bhannu, following an administrative cancellation [1].

Gandhi is traveling to the region to respond to the student outcry. The focus of the discourse remains on the integrity of the UKSSSC exams and the broader impact of leakages on the career prospects of youth in the state.

While some reports initially listed the Parade Ground as the site for the address [3], the shift to the college campus reflects the current logistical arrangements for the campaign. The event is part of a wider effort by the Leader of Opposition to highlight grievances regarding public service recruitment, and academic transparency.

“Rahul Gandhi will address students at the 'Chhatron Ki Goonj' event.”

This visit signals a strategic effort by the opposition to mobilize the youth vote by tapping into widespread frustration over civil service exam integrity. By focusing on the UKSSSC leaks, Gandhi is linking local administrative failures to a national conversation about transparency and meritocracy in government hiring.