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Congress has launched the first phase of a nationwide campaign against alleged paper leaks and examination irregularities. Rahul Gandhi will address student conventions starting in Kota on June 17, followed by other cities. The party aims to mobilise students, demand reforms, and push for accountability in recruitment and education systems.

New Delhi: The Congress on Saturday announced the first phase of a nationwide campaign against the alleged paper leaks and examination irregularities, with Rahul Gandhi scheduled to address a series of student conventions, starting from Kota on June 17.

Student mobilisation campaign

The movement will seek to unite students beyond political affiliations and provide a platform for affected youth to share their experiences and demand accountability for "repeated examination failures and paper leak scandals", the party said.

In a statement, AICC general secretary (organisation) K C Venugopal said, "The Congress party will therefore seek a comprehensive discussion in Parliament on the crisis confronting India's youth and advocate legislative measures to protect their interests, rights and future." He said LoP Rahul Gandhi, who has emerged as the "most consistent and credible advocate" for India's students and youth, will conduct a series of large student conventions starting with Kota (June 17), Allahabad (July 10), Patna (July 11) and Delhi (July 14), bringing together students, aspirants, youth organisations, educators and all those directly affected by the alleged examination scandals.