Politics · India
Rahul Gandhi addresses students in Prayagraj on jobs, paper leaks
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi addressed a student event titled 'Chhatron ki Goonj' in Prayagraj, focusing on issues like paper leaks, delayed recruitment, and unemployment. Gandhi claimed that while youth data and pain are theirs, the wealth belongs to others, citing Adani's wealth increase and BJP's bank balance growth. Shashi Tharoor clarified remarks he made about the event, stating his comments were misrepresented by the media and that political parties need to listen to new voices. Despite venue cancellation, the Congress stated the event would proceed. BJP leaders criticized the event as a 'flop show'.
How outlets across the spectrum covered it
L 2 C 8 R 3
- Left (2): National Herald, The Telegraph (India)
- Centre (8 votes, 9 outlets): Amar Ujala, Deccan Herald, Navbharat Times · The Economic Times (Times Group — 1 vote), The Free Press Journal, The New Indian Express, The Print, The Statesman, The Tribune
- Right (3): Aaj Tak, Dainik Jagran, Times Now