Rahul Gandhi launched Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra from Thoubal, Manipur. Before the launch, Rahul Gandhi, while addressing a gathering, said - In Manipur, brothers, sisters died before our eyes and till date the Prime Minister of India has not come to Manipur to wipe your tears or comfort you. it's such a shame.
Rahul further said – We have come to listen to you, not to speak our mind. Whereas Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge said - Modi ji goes for a stroll on the beach, chants Ram-Ram but does not come to Manipur.
Along with Rahul, many senior leaders like Ashok Gehlot, Sachin Pilot, Digvijaya Singh, Salman Khurshid, Anand Sharma and Rajiv Shukla reached Manipur. Rahul's Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra will cover 110 districts in 15 states. In this, Rahul will travel a distance of 6700 km. The yatra will end in Mumbai on March 20.
Rahul wrote on his Facebook page: "Commenced Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra, today, by offering my heartfelt tributes to the courageous martyrs of Manipur at the Khongjom War Memorial Complex."
Gandhi wrote further, "The extraordinary bravery and sacrifice of those who fought valiantly against the British for freedom and honor continues to inspire us till today. Their legacy motivates us to work tirelessly towards preserving peace and justice in our country."
Congress General Secretary and party's communication in-charge Jairam Ramesh said that Rahul Gandhi's Bharat Jodo Yatra has made people aware of economic inequality, social polarization and political dictatorship.
The emphasis on 'Bharat Nyay' Yatra will be on economic, social and political justice. People will be made aware about protecting democracy and the Constitution in the country.
It is believed that the Bharat Jodo Yatra played an important role in enhancing the political image of Rahul Gandhi.
During this yatra, Rahul Gandhi had raised the issues of unemployment, problems of farmers, slow pace of economy, corruption and governance.
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