In Mumbai, Tharoor says Congress's Prayagraj student campaign failed to reach youth

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor said the party failed to connect with youth, admitting Rahul Gandhi's 'Chhatron Ki Goonj' campaign did not resonate, warning established parties risk irrelevance. Speaking in Mumbai, Tharoor noted issues raised by the Cockroach Janta Party and Jantar Mantar protesters had previously been addressed in Gandhi's campaign, but without similar public response. He asked whether Congress failed to listen or gauge Gen Z's pulse. The Indian Youth Congress announced 'Students Goonj Parks' in over 250 locations on August 8 to livestream Gandhi's student interaction in Prayagraj, promoting education and exam reform discussions.