# Rahul Gandhi meets hunger-striking tribal students in Nashik, says education is a right

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi said he met hunger-striking tribal students in Nashik, Maharashtra, and that education is a right.

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Rahul Gandhi, a leader of India's Congress party, said on 2026-09-02 that he met a delegation of tribal students in Nashik, Maharashtra, which included students who were on hunger strike over their demands. [^1]

Rahul Gandhi stated that every student has the right to a respectful, safe, and conducive environment for studying. [^2]

Rahul Gandhi stated that marginalized students must not face neglect. [^3]

Rahul Gandhi described the tribal students as brave for standing up for their rights and raising concerns with the Maharashtra government. [^4]

Rahul Gandhi said the students are also fighting for their existence and Adivasi identity. [^5]

## What this stands on

1. Rahul Gandhi, a leader of India's Congress party, said on 2026-09-02 that he met a delegation of tribal students in Nashik, Maharashtra, which included students who were on hunger strike over their demands. (Deccan Herald, News)
2. Rahul Gandhi stated that every student has the right to a respectful, safe, and conducive environment for studying. (Deccan Herald, News)
3. Rahul Gandhi stated that marginalized students must not face neglect. (Deccan Herald, News)
4. Rahul Gandhi described the tribal students as brave for standing up for their rights and raising concerns with the Maharashtra government. (Mid-day, News)
5. Rahul Gandhi said the students are also fighting for their existence and Adivasi identity. (Mid-day, News)

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