The Congress party accused the BJP government of Uttarakhand of being fearful of Rahul Gandhi's growing influence after revoking permission for his 'Chhatro Ki Goonj' event in Dehradun.

The administration cited administrative reasons, including venue availability and traffic management, to relocate the programme to an alternative site.

State Congress chief Ganesh Godiyal condemned the decision as anti-student and undemocratic, highlighting concerns over education costs and youth grievances.A protest led to a brief clash with police, while the BJP rejected allegations of political bias, emphasizing logistical challenges.The event's postponement due to overlapping government functions underscores tensions between political parties and administrative decisions.