Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra: Congress releases route map, objectives of Rahul Gandhi's march — 5 things to know

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ALSO READ: Manipur govt 'declined' permission to Rahul Gandhi's Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra from Imphal, claims Congress “We met Chief Minister N Biren Singh and sought permission for the venue of 'Bharat Joro Nyay Yatra' at Hatta Kangjeibung in Imphal East district from where the rally is scheduled to be flagged off. However, the chief minister has declined to permit the same," Keisham Megachandra said. Ethnic violence broke out in Manipur in May 2023, and a law-and-order situation has been prevailing in the state.

However, Biren Singh on Tuesday said the matter is under "active consideration" and a decision will be taken after receiving reports from security agencies. Addressing the media on the sidelines of an event, the chief minister said the law-and-order situation in Manipur is "very critical". When asked about permitting Rahul Gandhi's 'Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra', a foot march of thousands, Biren Singh said, "Giving permission to Rahul Gandhi's rally is under active consideration.

We are taking reports from various security agencies. After receiving reports from them, we will take a concrete decision." Replying to a reporter's question on Wednesday, Venugopal said the Manipur government has declined permission to start the Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra from Imphal's Palace grounds. 1) Rahul Gandhi's Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra is being organised ahead of the 2024 general election.

2) It will cover 110 districts, 100 Lok Sabha seats and 337 Assembly segments in 66 days. 3) The yatra, which is scheduled to begin on January 14, will cover 6,713 kilometres and the participants will travel on buses and foot. 4) The Congress released the route map and the motives of the Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra.