Ahead of his first student convention in Kota, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Monday said every paper leak and cancelled exam is not just a failure of the system but a blow to the dreams of millions of youth of the country.

In a post on X in Hindi, Gandhi said it is not the fruit of hard work that students get but the punishment for daring to dream.

He urged the youth to fight for their future and said he stands with them.

"One thing I want to say to every young person in this country - today, in this nation, it's not the fruit of hard work that you get, but punishment for daring to dream.

"Every paper leak, every cancelled exam, every stalled recruitment - these aren't just failures of the system, but blows struck against the dreams of millions," he said in his post.

"I know you're exhausted. You're angry. But remember this - when the government refuses to listen, you have to raise your voice louder.

"That's why I'm calling on all of you - June 17, Kota. Let's come together and become a roar that can't be ignored. Starting from Kota - then reaching every corner of the country," the Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha said.

In another message on his website, Gandhi said, "Today, in our country, hard work is not rewarded; instead, dreams are demolished.

"Every paper leak, every cancelled examination, every incomplete recruitment process is not just a failure of the system; it is an attack on the dreams of millions of young people," he said and urged the youths to join him in Kota for the 'Chhatron Ki Goonj' mega rally to fight for their rights.

Sharing a video on X, which was claimed to be of the chaos at Patliputra railway station, where aspirants heading for a police constable exam had claimed a lack of adequate trains, Gandhi alleged that the "government squanders billions on its billionaire cronies, yet can't even provide its own students with a safe journey".

However, reacting to the video, East Central Railway said the incident does not pertain to Patliputra station.

" It must also be clearly stated that there is no information from any source related to the death of any individual. Please do not spread any such rumors or misconceptions. Based on the physical movements and condition of the person visible in the video, at first glance, it appears that the said individual is possibly affected by some medical issue or unwellness due to fatigue," it said on X.

In his post, Gandhi further said, "At election time, this very government pulls out all the stops to arrange entire trains. But for students heading to exams, what's in store is -- crowds, suffocation and utter helplessness.

"What greater proof could there be that the Modi government has no intention of even listening to the students' cries. But I promise you this -- we will carry this voice to those deaf ears. Every student will get their due, their justice," he said, adding the voice of the youth will now turn into a battle cry.

The Congress has announced that the first phase of a nationwide campaign against paper leaks and examination irregularities will commence with Rahul Gandhi addressing a series of student conventions, starting from Kota on Wednesday.

"The movement will seek to unite students beyond political affiliations and provide a platform for affected youth to share their experiences and demand accountability for "repeated examination failures and paper leak scandals", the party has said.

Gandhi will also address conventions in Allahabad (July 10), Patna (July 11) and Delhi (July 14), bringing together students, aspirants, youth organisations, educators and all those directly affected by the alleged examination scandals.

The campaign will highlight the hardships faced by millions of young Indians whose futures are being repeatedly jeopardised by paper leaks, rising examination costs and the government's "failure" to ensure a fair and transparent recruitment and education system, the Congress has said.

The party aims to mobilise students through extensive outreach by the National Students' Union of India (NSUI), Youth Congress, Pradesh Congress Committees, District Congress Committees and local units across the country.