After Kota, Dehradun and Prayagraj, Rahul Gandhi will now interact directly with girl students through the 'Students' Echo' program in Pune. Mainly girl students have been invited to this program to be held on 22nd August. This time, along with education, issues like women's safety, equality and opportunities will be at the center of discussion.
Tezzbuzz Desk- The fourth phase of Congress leader and Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi's 'Students' Echo' campaign will be held in Pune on August 22. Under this initiative started from Kota, Rahul Gandhi has already interacted with students in Dehradun and Prayagraj. Pune's program is special because its focus will be on issues related to girl students and women.
Many strategic and social reasons are being given by Congress for keeping the Pune program women-centric. These mainly include these five issues. Congress says that girl students should get equal opportunities in every field including education, employment and politics. Through the program, Rahul Gandhi wants to talk directly to young women on their challenges and expectations.
The issue of women's reservation and political participation is also likely to be raised in the programme. Congress has been raising the demand for a long time to give women a greater share in political representation. The decrease in the number of girl students leaving school and reaching higher education is an important concern. Issues like reasons for leaving studies, financial problems, family pressure and career opportunities can be discussed in the programme.
Security and violence against women
Women's safety will also be a big issue in this dialogue. Congress has been continuously raising questions on the central government regarding crimes against women and safety of girl students. Rahul Gandhi will try to hear directly from the girl students about their experiences and problems.
Congress is trying to strengthen its connect with the youth through 'Students' Echo'. By inviting only girl students in Pune, the party's focus will be especially on the voice of young women and their political-social participation.
The program will be seen in pink theme
Pink color is being given prominence for this program to be held in Pune. Pink theme is also being used in posters and banners. Congress is presenting this as a message of women empowerment and giving prominence to the voice of girl students.
On August 15, Rahul Gandhi had talked about the issues of girl students while sharing information about the 'Chhatra Ki Goonj' program to be held in Pune. He said that the girls of the country need equality, security and opportunities and they should get freedom to express their views. He raised the question why girls are facing insecurity and discrimination.
Rahul Gandhi's social media post
While sharing his interaction with the students, Rahul Gandhi also appreciated the voice of the young protesters. He said that the youth raised their voices strongly demanding accountability and expressed their views with peace, love and humor.
The Pune program will carry forward this student dialogue campaign, but this time the center will focus on questions related to girl students. Through the program, Rahul Gandhi will try to directly listen to the issues related to education, security, equality and opportunities of young women and make them a part of the political discourse.