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Rahul Gandhi's Pune Event Approved with 30 Curbs; 'Objectionable' Banners Barred
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Moneycontrol•20-08-2026, 08:52
Rahul Gandhi's Pune Event Approved with 30 Curbs; 'Objectionable' Banners Barred
- •Police granted permission for Rahul Gandhi's 'Chhatron Ki Goonj' event in Pune on August 22, imposing 30 conditions.
- •The event, dedicated to female students, will address education, safety, equality, competitive exams, and career opportunities.
- •Organizers are prohibited from displaying objectionable images or banners and must ensure no religious sentiments are hurt.
- •Conditions include adequate security, separate arrangements for men and women, fire safety, parking, and compliance with noise level regulations.
- •Pune city has 14-day prohibitory orders until August 31, restricting public assemblies, which Congress leaders claim is to disrupt Gandhi's program.
Key Questions Answered
The current restrictions in Pune, which prohibit public assemblies and the burning of effigies until August 31, could impact future political rallies as prior permission is required for such events. These restrictions were imposed ahead of festivals and a Congress event, with police citing security concerns.
Rahul Gandhi will address female students in Pune on issues such as education, safety, equality, competitive exams, and career opportunities.
The police order states that the organisers will be held responsible if any untoward incident occurs that leads to a law-and-order situation.
