Congress agreed to shift the “Chhatraon Ki Goonj” event to Bannu School Ground in Dehradun
Senior Congress leader Rahul Gandhi was scheduled to address students at the “Chhatraon Ki Goonj” event on July 17th. The event was scheduled to be held at the Parade Ground in Dehradun, booked by the State Congress Committee for three days, and the committee had already paid the fees. However, three days before the event, on July 14th, the administration cancelled it. During the event, they demanded a new venue for the event, which will now be held at the Bannu School Ground in Dehradun. It is reported that late at night, a truck loaded with supplies was sent from the Parade Ground to Bannu School, leading to a heated altercation between Congress leaders and workers and the police. Following the uproar at the Parade Ground late at night on July 14th, Congress leaders and workers gathered at the Congress state headquarters, where they arrived, having been informed by the police administration. The administration had erected barricades and deployed a large police force before the parade ground. Despite this, Congress workers broke through the barricades and proceeded towards the parade ground, engaging in a heated argument with the police. Upon reaching the parade ground, they entered the ground through a gate, broke the lock, and opened the gate, after which Congress workers created a massive uproar inside the parade ground. Congress State President Ganesh Godiyal, along with Yashpal Arya, Pritam Singh, and Harak Singh Rawat, were also present during the protest. When the administration did not relent, Congress leaders decided after the protest that they would organize Rahul Gandhi’s program at the ground suggested by the administration, and preparations would begin soon. Congress State President Ganesh Godiyal stated that Congress is not averse to this government’s decision. The government has the intention to answer to the court, and transparency is the government’s responsibility. However, the government has been exposed, and therefore, Rahul Gandhi’s rally on July 17th will be historic. He also described the Parade Ground protest as a warning to the government. He urged the government to desist from its actions, warning that their downfall is beginning. He also stated that wherever a youth stands, a line is drawn. Uttarakhand needs change because the BJP government has pushed the state into the abyss. Leader of the Opposition Yashpal Arya stated that the Parade Ground was completely empty, so permission was sought from the Municipal Corporation for the event, which was granted. However, the 170,000 rupee fee was also deposited. Despite this, the reason for revoking the permission is clear: the government is afraid of Rahul Gandhi. Rahul Gandhi is currently organizing the “Chhatraon Ki Goonj” program across the country. This program began in Kota, Rajasthan. Rahul Gandhi wants to expand this organizational campaign across the country. He has also instructed all his front and cell organizations to work with the NSUI to reach out to students at the district level and, under the name of the “Chhatraon Ki Goonj” program, communicate issues such as paper leaks, recruitment scams, expensive education, and shortcomings in the education system. Under this, Rahul Gandhi’s rally is proposed in Dehradun on July 17, which can also be seen as a show of strength before the Uttarakhand Assembly elections 2027.
Rahul Gandhi to Visit Dehradun on July 17 for ‘Chhatron Ki Goonj’ Youth Program on Education and Paper Leaks
Rahul Gandhi’s visit to Uttarakhand has been confirmed once again. He will arrive in Dehradun on July 17th. During this visit, he will interact with students and youth at a program organized under the “Chhatron Ki Goonj” campaign. The program aims to discuss issues related to the education system, competitive examinations, and youth. Previously, Rahul Gandhi’s visit to Uttarakhand was scheduled for June 4th and 5th, but he was unable to attend due to bad weather. On June 4th, Rahul Gandhi arrived in Pantnagar, where he was supposed to fly to Almora. However, due to the bad weather, the pilot refused to take off. Following this, Rahul Gandhi shared this information via social media. Many children have committed suicide due to NEET paper leak Meanwhile, Congress state in-charge Kumari Selja said that the paper leak scandal across the country has jeopardized the future of the youth. Many children have committed suicide. The immense damage caused by the paper leak is palpable not only to the children but also to their families and the entire society. In this context, Rahul Gandhi is traveling across the country to raise the voice of the children and Rahul Gandhi is also visiting Uttarakhand on July 17th. In addition, the state’s youth are migrating to other parts of the country for menial jobs. A major question arises: why aren’t youth finding employment in the state itself? Industries established during the Congress regime are also closing down, with no policy in place to prevent this. This is why Rahul Gandhi is visiting Uttarakhand. He will interact with the youth on the evening of July 17th. A program called “Chhatraon Ki Goonj” will be organized for this purpose.
Uttarakhand passes Minority Education Bill, Madrasa Board to be abolished…
In 2025, Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami’s government introduced and passed the Uttarakhand Minority Educational Institutions Bill in the Assembly in August . Consequently, in October 2025, Governor Lieutenant General Gurmeet Singh gave his final assent to the bill, making it law. The Uttarakhand Madrasa Board ceased to exist on Tuesday, June 30, 2026, and the Uttarakhand Minority Education Authority came into effect on July 1. Consequently, the 452 madrasas operating in the state will now be required to obtain recognition from the Minority Education Authority. Currently, approximately 400 madrasas operate from grades 1st to 8th, and 55 madrasas operate from grades 9th to12th. This law has created the Uttarakhand State Minority Education Authority to manage madrasas, which will regulate schools in the Muslim community, as well as Sikh, Christian, Jain, Buddhist, and Parsi schools. A major challenge for the Madrasas in Uttarakhand is that they do not own any land and are operating on the property of the Madrasa Board. Consequently, these Madrasas may face significant difficulties in obtaining recognition from the Uttarakhand Minority Education Authority, as only those Madrasas that comply with the Uttarakhand Education Department’s standards will be recognized. According to Special Secretary Dr. Parag Madhukar Dhakate, this new arrangement has been established for children from all minority communities in the state. The Uttarakhand Education Department’s syllabus will be implemented in minority schools, and these children will receive religious education along with this syllabus. Furthermore, all educational institutions will have to meet the educational building and accreditation standards set by the Uttarakhand Education Department, after which they will be granted recognition. The Uttarakhand government’s aim with this initiative is to integrate all minority children into the mainstream of Uttarakhand’s education system. This will enable minorities to participate in the Uttarakhand education system while also receiving their religious education. Let us tell you that Uttarakhand state has become the first state in the country which has adopted this process. All these arrangements have been made as per the Constitution.
West Bengal Set to Introduce UCC on June 29, Following Uttarakhand, Assam, and Gujarat
After Uttarakhand, Assam, and Gujarat, the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) is now set to be implemented in West Bengal as well. The West Bengal government is preparing to table the UCC Bill in the Legislative Assembly on June 29, 2026. Under this law, regulations concerning marriage, divorce, inheritance, and adoption will be uniform for all citizens. Key aspects of the UCC in West Bengal include the process of establishing legal timelines. Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari announced that the UCC Bill would be introduced during the Assembly’s current budget session. Notably, the West Bengal government will follow the roadmap adopted by Uttarakhand, Assam, and Gujarat; a committee headed by a retired judge will be constituted for the UCC. It is worth noting that implementing the UCC in West Bengal was a key promise in the BJP’s election manifesto, in which the party pledged to enforce the UCC within six months of forming the state government. While this move is garnering support from Muslim women, it is also facing stiff opposition from the opposition parties, including the Trinamool Congress and the Congress. They argue that personal laws specific to certain religions are linked to cultural and religious identities, and that the UCC would effectively strip various religions of their distinct cultural identities.
Jaspal Rana : The legend Shooting Star
India’s legendary shooter Jaspal Rana has passed away. It is reported that he suffered a heart attack some time ago and was undergoing treatment at a Delhi hospital. The news of his death has sent shockwaves across the country, Uttarakhand, and the sports world. Jaspal Rana was born on June 28, 1976, in Nainbag Chilamu, Uttarkashi district, Uttarakhand. His father, Narayan Singh Rana, served as the Sports Minister in the Uttarakhand government. In 1994, he brought glory to India internationally by winning the gold medal in the 25m center-fire pistol event at the Hiroshima Asian Games. At just 18 years old, he brought glory to the country at the Asian Games and became known as the “torchbearer” of the Indian shooting team. His remarkable achievements are extensive. In addition to the Asian Games, he also won numerous gold and other medals for India at the Commonwealth Games. He set a record by winning eight gold medals each at the 1995 SAEIF Games in Chennai and 1999 in Kathmandu. Following his success as an athlete, he entered coaching and became the coach of the junior national team, training and guiding many young athletes, including Saurabh Chaudhary and Anish Banwala. His disciple, Manu Bhaker, won two historic bronze medals at the 2024 Paris Olympics. Prime Minister Modi expressed grief over his demise on his social media account, saying that Indian sports have suffered a loss. Jaspal Rana brought recognition to the country with his extraordinary achievements in shooting and served as a mentor and guide to young athletes. He praised his excellence, discipline, and unwavering commitment to sports. He expressed condolences to his family, friends, and the entire nation on this tragic incident. Achievements and Honors Contributions as a Coach
BJP National President Nitin Naveen Arrives in Uttarakhand for Three-Day Visit..
Bharatiya Janata Party National President Nitin Naveen has arrived in Uttarakhand for a three-day visit. Last Thursday, Naveen arrived at Jolly Grant Airport at 5 p.m., where he was received by Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami. In anticipation of his visit, banners, flags, and hoardings were erected on the roads from Dehradun’s Jolly Grant Airport to the BJP headquarters. Workers in traditional attire welcomed him at more than 25 locations from the airport to the BJP state office. Welcome events were also held every 1 kilometer. This visit is considered significant for organizational strength. Nitin Naveen first arrived at the BJP state headquarters last Thursday and held a meeting of the National President’s Core Committee. The meeting began at 6:15 p.m. The meeting was attended by State President Mahendra Bhatt and Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, along with the entire top leadership of the party in Uttarakhand. Additionally, the core committee discussed party programs to achieve a hat-trick of victories in the 2027 elections, supporting the government’s significant achievements over the past four years. BJP President Nitin Nabin Pays Tributes to Former CM B.C. Khanduri In addition to the National President, National Organization General Secretary BL Santosh, In-charge Dushyant Gautam, and Co-In-Charge Rekha Verma were also present. In this meeting, they discussed the report card survey report of the state government’s performance ministers. Today, May 29th, on the second day of his visit, BJP National President Nitin Naveen visited the residence of former Chief Minister B.C. Khanduri to pay his respects and meet with the bereaved family. He then proceeded to a hotel on Rajpur Road, where a series of meetings began. He first held meetings with MPs and MLAs. Today, starting at 2 p.m., he will hold detailed discussions with state officials, state front presidents, general secretaries, district in-charges, co-in-charges, and district presidents. From 4 p.m., he will hold discussions with mayors, municipal council presidents, town council presidents, district panchayat presidents, vice-presidents, and block heads. In the evening, he will hold meetings with media, social media, IT, and the state spokesperson. He will then perform Ganga Aarti at Parmarth Niketan in Rishikesh and interact with saints. On May 30th, the third day of his visit, National President Nitin Naveen will focus on the workers and youth at Ground Zero. In the morning, he will visit the Tapkeshwar Mahadev Temple in Dehradun, followed by breakfast at the residence of the Booth President of Booth No. 141 in Gadi Cantt. He will also attend the meeting of Booth Committee 138 of the Durgamall Mandal. Nitin Naveen will address an enlightened seminar at Shivalik College of Engineering at 11 a.m. This will be followed by a “Youth Dialogue” program at the Chief Servant House at his Chief Minister’s residence at 2 p.m. Nitin Naveen will depart for Delhi from Jolly Grant Airport at 4:35 p.m.
Jyoti Rautela climbs down from water tank after assurances, protest suspended for one month
The agitation of unemployed nursing students, who had been protesting for five and a half months in Uttarakhand demanding year-round recruitment, has finally been suspended after receiving appropriate assurances from the government. Five nursing candidates, including Congress Women’s State President Jyoti Rautela, who had been atop a water tank for nearly 60 hours, have now come down. Meanwhile, Health Minister Subodh Uniyal stated in a statement that the nursing unemployed candidates’ demands will be reviewed. He stated that the memorandum received from the nursing unemployed is being reviewed. The unemployed have also submitted a Himachal Pradesh government order, under which the review is requested. Therefore, it will be reviewed during the meeting. The government order also stated that the nursing unemployed are not on the agenda for the cabinet meeting. Let us inform you that nursing students had been protesting for nearly five and a half months under the banner of Narsingh Ekta Manch Uttarakhand, demanding year-round recruitment. However, due to no positive decision on their demands, on May 11, 2026, the unemployed nursing students intensified their protest, and five nursing candidates, along with Congress Women’s State President Jyoti Rautela, climbed a water tank. Recognizing the seriousness of the matter, Uttarakhand Health Director General Dr. Sunita Tamta arrived at the protest site on the evening of Tuesday, May 12th, to meet the protesters. She held extensive discussions with the unemployed nursing students, but no solution was reached. DJ Health subsequently promised to prepare a proposal and send it to the government, but despite this, the protesters did not come down from the water tank. On the 13th, after receiving appropriate assurances from the government, the Narsingh students suspended their protest for a month. The Congress Women’s State President and other nursing staff who had climbed the water tank came down after receiving this assurance. As she descended from the tank, people present shouted slogans of “Long Live Jyoti Rautela.” They welcomed all the protesters with garlands of flowers. Jyoti Rautela became emotional. Several Congress leaders, including state Congress president Ganesh Godiyal, were present on the occasion.
Nitin Nabin’s Uttarakhand Visit: Early Signals for Mission 2027
As political momentum slowly begins to build ahead of the 2027 Assembly elections, Uttarakhand has once again come into focus. The recent visit of Nitin Nabin, National President of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), is being viewed as more than just a routine organizational tour — it is a strategic move aimed at shaping the party’s future roadmap in the state. A Visit Beyond Formalities At first glance, this might seem like a standard party visit — meetings, reviews, and internal discussions. However, the timing and structure of the visit suggest something deeper. Nitin Nabin is expected to engage in: This indicates a clear shift — from reactive politics to proactive election planning. Strategy: Data, Discipline & Early Planning Modern political campaigns are no longer built in the final months before elections. Instead, they rely on long-term groundwork, data insights, and narrative building. This visit reflects that transformation. The BJP leadership is reportedly focusing on: In states like Uttarakhand, where regional dynamics and local issues play a crucial role, such micro-level planning can significantly impact outcomes. Mission 2027: Starting Early The biggest takeaway from this visit is simple — the campaign has already begun. Rather than waiting for election announcements, the party appears to be: This early groundwork could give the party a strategic advantage over its competitors. Political Messaging & Control Another key aspect of the visit is central leadership involvement. The presence of Nitin Nabin signals: In today’s political ecosystem, where narrative plays a major role, maintaining consistent communication and messaging is critical. Challenges on the Ground Despite organizational strength, Uttarakhand presents its own set of challenges: Addressing these issues early is essential, and this visit seems to be a step in that direction. Ground Reality Meets Strategy One of the key highlights of the visit is the emphasis on ground-level feedback. Instead of relying only on reports, the leadership is: This approach ensures that strategies are not just theoretical but practically aligned with ground realities. What This Means for Uttarakhand Politics This visit could reshape the political narrative in the state. For voters, this could mean more engagement, more outreach, and more visible political activity in the coming months. Final Analysis Nitin Nabin’s visit to Uttarakhand is not just about reviewing the present — it’s about designing the future. It reflects a larger trend in Indian politics: 👉 Elections are now fought through years of preparation, not weeks of campaigning👉 Data, perception, and organization are as important as leadership The Bigger Question Will early strategy and strong organization be enough to secure victory in 2027? Because in modern politics —Narrative bhi zaroori hai, lekin groundwork usse bhi zyada powerful hota hai.