Pune Police sets 30 conditions for Rahul Gandhi's 'Chhatron Ki Gunj' event
Pune Police have granted permission to Rahul Gandhi's August 22 'Chhatron Ki Gunj' event in Pune, setting as many as 30 conditions, prohibiting display of "objectionable" images or banners and asking the organisers to ensure that religious sentiments are not hurt.
The programme is scheduled to be held at the SSPMS College ground near RTO Chowk in the city from 4.30 pm to 9.30 pm, where 8,000 to 10,000 people are estimated to gather, according to the permission issued by the police.
Among 30 conditions set by the police, the organisers have been directed not to put up any objectionable images, pictures or banners.
The organisers will be responsible if any untoward incident occurs and leads to a law-and-order situation there, the permission order said.
"No one's religious sentiments should be hurt during the programme and responsibility for ensuring this will be on the organisers," it stated.
Mohan Joshi, vice-president of the Maharashtra Pradesh Congress Committee, said the police have granted permission for the programme and the organisers will comply with all the conditions laid down by them.
He said that there are a total 30 conditions set by the police while granting the permission.
The permission also requires the organisers to ensure adequate security, separate arrangements for men and women, sufficient entry and exit gates, drinking water, toilets, fire-safety equipment and parking facilities.
The police have directed the organisers to deploy private security personnel, including women guards, and make extensive use of volunteers, particularly women volunteers. CCTV cameras covering the entire venue are also required to remain operational during the day and night.
The organisers have been instructed to comply with Supreme Court directions on permissible noise levels and provisions of the Noise Pollution (Regulation and Control) Rules, 2000, and the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986.
The police have also prohibited the use of drones for photography at the venue and directed the organisers to ensure that emergency access remains available for police, medical and fire services.
The permission is subject to a no-objection certificate from the traffic department. It can be cancelled at any time if any illegal activity affecting law and order is detected, the police said.
The permission also states that if a dispute arises over the venue, the no-objection permission will be cancelled immediately.
The event is specifically formatted as an all-women special dedicated to female students to discuss issues like education, safety, equality, competitive exams, and career opportunities.
