Rahul Gandhi to lead Congress’ ‘Bharat Nyay Yatra’ from 14 January; to cover over 6,000 km from Manipur-Mumbai

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To be flagged off by Kharge

The yatra will be flagged off by Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge from Imphal on 14 January.

The Bharat Nyay Yatra will focus on securing economic, social and political justice for the people of the country, Ramesh said.

“The All India Congress Committee (AICC) has decided to hold a ‘Bharat Nyay Yatra’ from 14 January to 20 March from Manipur to Mumbai,” Congress general secretary (Organisation) KC Venugopal said.

He said that interactions will be held with women, youth, and the marginalised communities during the yatra.

The Bharat Nyay Yatra will be mostly covered by bus along with short stretches of walking, he said.

The yatra was announced following a unanimous resolution of the Congress Working Committee on 21 December that Gandhi should undertake the second phase of the yatra from the east to the west.

🇮🇳 𝗕𝗛𝗔𝗥𝗔𝗧 𝗡𝗬𝗔𝗬 𝗬𝗔𝗧𝗥𝗔 🇮🇳
 
 🗓️ 14th January to 20th March

📍From Manipur to Mumbai

🛣️ 6200 kms

🚌 14 states & 85 districts 🚌 pic.twitter.com/rp6IqoQ5QB

— Congress (@INCIndia) December 27, 2023

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‘Healing the wounds’

When asked about the rationale behind choosing Manipur as the starting point of the yatra, Venugopal said it was an important part of the country and also the party wanted to begin the process of “healing the wounds” of the people of the northeastern state.

Manipur witnessed one of the worst ethnic conflicts between the Kuki and Meitei communities, resulting in more than 200 deaths and leaving nearly 60,000 people homeless since the violence broke out on 3 May.

Ramesh said that while Gandhi, during the Bharat Jodo Yatra, raised the issues of economic disparities, polarisation, and dictatorship, the Nyay Yatra will focus on social, economic and political justice for the people of the country.

“After spreading the message of unity, love, and harmony through Bharat Jodo Yatra, Gandhi will seek justice for the people of the country,” he said.

To a question whether the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) parties will also participate in the yatra, Venugopal said the final details were being worked out.

Ramesh pointed out that leaders of various political parties had also participated in the Bharat Jodo Yatra.

The Bharat Jodo Yatra traversed 12 states and two Union territories in nearly five months after its launch on 7 September last year, clocking more than 4,000 km.

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