The proposed "Chhatron Ki Goonj" programme in Indore, led The programme was originally set for September 12 and is expected to draw around 50,000 students from the city and surrounding areas.

A dispute over the venue, Nehru Stadium, under the Indore Municipal Corporation, has led to the postponement. Congress leaders had sought to hire the stadium, arguing that "Chhatron Ki Goonj" was not a conventional political rally but an interaction with students on issues such as education and employment.

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State Congress president Jitu Patwari announced the postponement on Wednesday, citing a need for further review. He had written to Chief Minister Mohan Yadav seeking permission for the September 12 programme, describing it as "not a typical political event" but a public dialogue concerning the country's future and youth aspirations.

Indore city Congress president Chintu Choukse had argued that the programme was not a political event, making it impossible to deny Rahul Gandhi permission. He alleged that an administrative refusal would reflect political pressure from the ruling party.

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Municipal commissioner Kshitij Singhal has stated that the administration will take a decision only after examining "the guidelines previously given". The government's position is that the issue is one of compliance with court directions rather than opposition to Gandhi's programme.

The Congress is expanding its "Chhatron Ki Goonj" campaign across states, using student interactions to raise questions about examination paper leaks, education costs, and unemployment. Madhya Pradesh is an important stop in this campaign, which aims to bring together concerns around education and employment.