Youth Congress Launches ‘Chhatron Ki Goonj’ Campaign in Haryana, Blaming BJP for Exam Leaks and Job Scarcity

On a humid Saturday afternoon in Chandigarh’s bustling Sector 18, a group of energetic Youth Congress volunteers gathered under a banner that read “Chhatron Ki Goonj – Awaz Bano, Badlao Lao”. The rally marked the official launch of a new campaign aimed squarely at the ruling BJP in Haryana.

“Our students are fed up,” said Arjun Singh, a 24‑year‑old law graduate who is one of the campaign’s organizers. “From leaked question papers that shatter the fairness of our exams to a job market that offers barely a sliver of hope, the BJP’s promises have turned into hollow echoes.” He paused, glanced at the sea of young faces, and added, “It’s time their voices actually matter.”

The campaign, dubbed “Chhatron Ki Goonj” (Students’ Echo), will involve a series of rallies, door‑to‑door outreach, and social‑media drives in major Haryana towns such as Rohtak, Hisar and Karnal. Organisers say the goal is to compile a concrete list of grievances – from the recent leak of board exam papers in both Punjab and Haryana to the soaring unemployment rate among fresh graduates – and present it to the state administration.

Paper leaks have become a recurring nightmare for students across the region. In the last three months, at least two major leaks involving Haryana’s state board exams have been reported, sparking protests and legal battles. “When a student’s future can be altered by a single leaked sheet, it’s not just an educational issue; it’s a matter of trust,” remarked Priya Kumar, a senior student leader who attended the launch.

Unemployment, too, is a sore point. According to the latest state statistics, the youth unemployment rate hovers around 14 percent, a figure that the Youth Congress claims is “unacceptable for a state that boasts a robust industrial base.” The campaign promises to highlight successful models from other states and push for skill‑development programs that actually align with market needs.

Government officials, however, have brushed off the accusations. A spokesperson for the Haryana BJP, Rajesh Chauhan, told reporters, “Allegations of paper leaks are being investigated, and the state is committed to creating more job opportunities. Political rallies that stir unrest are not the solution.” He added that the upcoming elections would be decided on performance, not slogans.

Despite the official rebuff, the Youth Congress appears undeterred. “We’re not just shouting; we’re gathering data, meeting families, and pressing for accountability,” said Singh, who hinted at a possible march on the state secretariat in November, close to the election calendar.

As the crowd dispersed, volunteers handed out flyers titled “Students’ Rights, Not Leaks”, promising to keep the conversation alive on both streets and social media. One teenager, Amrita Gupta, summed it up succinctly: “If the system doesn’t hear us, maybe we need to be louder.”