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Congress Working Committee to launch student outreach in 800 towns
✍️ Hindustan Times
🗓 20 Aug 2026, 07:40 AM
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The Congress Working Committee approved a plan to extend Rahul Gandhi’s student outreach to 800 towns across India, signalling a renewed focus on youth engagement.
New Delhi – The Congress Working Committee (CWC) met on Thursday and resolved to broaden its student outreach programme, targeting 800 towns nationwide. The decision, announced by senior party leaders, aims to reconnect with young voters ahead of upcoming state elections and revitalize the party’s grassroots presence.
The expanded campaign will see Rahul Gandhi and other senior leaders touring colleges, holding town‑hall meetings and launching digital content tailored to youth concerns. Party officials said the move is intended to counter the ruling coalition’s narrative and rebuild the Congress brand among first‑time voters.
Alongside the outreach plan, the CWC also agreed to raise issues such as the Vande Mataram controversy and the handling of donations to the Ram Temple Trust, positioning these topics as part of its broader political agenda.
The party has not disclosed a detailed timeline, but sources indicate that the first wave of visits could begin within the next two weeks, focusing on regions where Congress traditionally held sway.
The expanded campaign will see Rahul Gandhi and other senior leaders touring colleges, holding town‑hall meetings and launching digital content tailored to youth concerns. Party officials said the move is intended to counter the ruling coalition’s narrative and rebuild the Congress brand among first‑time voters.
Alongside the outreach plan, the CWC also agreed to raise issues such as the Vande Mataram controversy and the handling of donations to the Ram Temple Trust, positioning these topics as part of its broader political agenda.
The party has not disclosed a detailed timeline, but sources indicate that the first wave of visits could begin within the next two weeks, focusing on regions where Congress traditionally held sway.