​​​​​​​Prayagraj, August 6: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Thursday accused the administration of attempting to prevent his proposed 'Chhatron Ki Goonj' programme in Prayagraj, saying he would continue to raise students' concerns despite the obstacles.

In a post on X, Gandhi said students of Allahabad University were protesting against fee hikes and reductions in seats, but alleged that the administration was responding by filing FIRs instead of addressing their demands.

"Students of Allahabad University are fighting for their future against fee hikes and seat cuts. But instead of listening to the students, the administration is filing FIRs against them," he wrote.

The Leader of the Opposition also accused the Narendra Modi-led government of suppressing the voices of young people.

"The policy of the Modi government is to suppress the voice of the youth. Ask a question and you get a lathi charge; protest and you face cases, and raise your voice and you get pellet guns," Gandhi said.

He further alleged that ever since he announced his visit to Prayagraj to interact with students, the administration had been trying to block the programme.

"Ever since I decided to come to Prayagraj to hear the students' side, the administration has been trying every possible way to stop my programme. It's clear that they are even afraid of the students' echo," he said.

Reiterating his support for the students, Gandhi added, "I stand with the students. No matter how hard the government tries, it cannot stop me from raising their voice."

The remarks come amid a controversy over the'Chhatron Ki Goonj'event scheduled in Prayagraj on Thursday.

Earlier, Congress leader Pawan Khera said the programme would proceed as planned despite the withdrawal of permission for the venue. He alleged that the BJP was attempting to obstruct the event because it was "afraid" of the Leader of the Opposition.

The controversy began after the management of KP College withdrew the permission earlier granted for the use of its sports ground, citing concerns over disruption to academic activities and referring to an Allahabad High Court order.

Uttar Pradesh Congress Committee President Ajay Rai also maintained that the event would be held as scheduled and that Rahul Gandhi would interact with students despite the cancellation of the venue permission.

The'Chhatron Ki Goonj'campaign was launched by Rahul Gandhi in Kota, Rajasthan, through the'Chhatron Ki Goonj Maha Rally'. After a subsequent programme in Dehradun, Uttarakhand, the campaign has now reached Prayagraj.