The highly publicised ‘Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra’ by the Indian National Congress (INC) will commence on Sunday (Jan 14). The nation-broad march will commence from the Nyay Maidan in Khongjom within the Thoubal district of Manipur at 12:20 pm IST.
The 2d iteration of Congress’ earlier ‘Bharat Jodo Yatra’ which took roar final 365 days makes an attempt to revive the occasion’s fortunes sooner than the identical outdated election, scheduled later this 365 days.
The outreach programme by Congress will commence under a slew of restrictions imposed by the Manipur authorities. In step with reports, the flagging-off ceremony is no longer allowed to exceed the hour mark and a most number of 3000 participants can assist the tournament. The approval for the Yatra furthermore entails stipulations prohibiting anti-nationwide or communal slogans all the procedure in which by the rally.
Beforehand, the Congress had deliberate to begin the march from Imphal Palace Floor nonetheless shifted to the venue in Thoubal district as Chief Minister N Biren Singh’s authorities refused to provide the nod.
Congress’ final-ditch strive
Worn Congress president Rahul Gandhi is the face of the campaign as soon as more and his east-to-west march is scheduled to conceal 6,700 km over 66 days, at some level of 15 states and 110 districts, culminating in Mumbai on March 20.
At some stage within the campaign streak, Gandhi is anticipated to largely whisk by bus and model upon the first campaign.
“As the political landscape gears up for the 2024 elections, the Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra emerges as a pivotal initiative, no longer loyal for the Congress occasion nonetheless furthermore for the residents it targets to connect with. This whisk is extra than a physical coast; it symbolises a collective effort towards justice, unity, and political engagement,” acknowledged Jairam Ramesh, earlier this month all the procedure in which by the commence tournament.
The frequent elections are scheduled later this 365 days and Congress has been seeking to enhance for the lost ground. The occasion lost elections to four assembly states final 365 days extra denting its hopes of making inroads into BJP’s vote share on the nationwide stage.
At the time, BJP mocked Congress by declaring the ‘Bharat Jodo Yatra’ had backfired and that the Gandhi scion had orchestrated a campaign that was disconnected from the realities and aspirations of the identical outdated Indians.
(With inputs from agencies)
