Uttar Pradesh Congress president Ajay Rai said the party will go ahead with Mr. Gandhi’s proposed interaction with students in Prayagraj on August 8 despite the Kayastha Pathshala (KP) Trust revoking permission for the venue (KP Ground). “No matter how many obstacles the BJP government creates, the programme will be organised on the holy land of Prayagraj on August 8 at any cost. Wherever Rahul Gandhi’s programmes are happening, the BJP government attempts to cancel it,” Mr. Rai alleged. The statement comes a day after the KP Trust cancelled permission for the event, citing an Allahabad High Court order dated August 14, 2025, which bars use of the ground for purposes other than sports and educational activities. “Students of Allahabad University are fighting for their future against fee hikes and seat cuts.