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BJP accuses Congress-linked students at Indore's 'Students' Echo' program
✍️ Amar Ujala · Madhya Pradesh
🗓 20 Sep 2026, 08:00 AM
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During the 'Students' Echo' event in Indore, the BJP alleged that several invited students have ties to the Congress party and have voiced concerns to Rahul Gandhi.
The cultural‑political forum "Students' Echo" was held in Indore, bringing together a number of university students to discuss academic and social issues. Organisers invited a select group of participants to speak on a stage set up for the event.
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) raised objections, claiming that a handful of the invited speakers are affiliated with the Indian National Congress. According to the party, these students have previously approached senior Congress leader Rahul Gandhi to raise grievances, suggesting a partisan motive behind their presence.
The allegation has sparked a debate among local political observers, who note that student platforms often become arenas for broader party rivalries. No official response from the Congress or the event organisers has been recorded at the time of reporting.
The controversy underscores the sensitivity surrounding student participation in public forums in Madhya Pradesh, where political parties closely monitor youth engagement ahead of upcoming electoral cycles.
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) raised objections, claiming that a handful of the invited speakers are affiliated with the Indian National Congress. According to the party, these students have previously approached senior Congress leader Rahul Gandhi to raise grievances, suggesting a partisan motive behind their presence.
The allegation has sparked a debate among local political observers, who note that student platforms often become arenas for broader party rivalries. No official response from the Congress or the event organisers has been recorded at the time of reporting.
The controversy underscores the sensitivity surrounding student participation in public forums in Madhya Pradesh, where political parties closely monitor youth engagement ahead of upcoming electoral cycles.