Rahul begins 6,700km Yatra, says will listen to people
Rahul Gandhi on Sunday started his Manipur to Mumbai 'Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra' from Thoubal, by vowing to take up the fight for justice against what he called the social, economic and political injustices people experienced under the Modi government. He also promised to unveil before the people an alternate agenda based on peace, harmony and prosperity for all.
Gandhi, who would be covering about 6,700 kms in over two months across 15 states and 110 districts, said he chose the strife-torn Manipur to start this yatra because «the present state of Manipur symbolises the BJP-RSS politics of hatred.»
Addressing a gathering in Manipur, Gandhi said this yatra is for stopping the dictatorial forces in the country, for saving democracy, the constitution and for building the life and career of the future generations and for seeking justice for people from rising unemployment, inflation and growing economic disparities.
«We are going through a period of great injustice in India. This yatra will seek justice for people,» he said.
He added that the yatra-2 will offer people an alternative vision. «This vision will not be of violence, hatred or monopolies, but the vision of harmony, equality and brotherhood,» Gandhi asserted.
He further said: «I will not give my Mann ki baat' during the yatra but will listen to the people.»
Flagging off Gandhi's yatra, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge accused PM Modi of «chanting Ram, Ram for getting votes» while «indulging in divisive» politics. «Wo samandar ke upar sair karte firte hai, aur jap karte baithte hain — Ram Ram Ram Ram (He is seen enjoying the sea, sitting and chanting Ram Ram).
'Mukh mein Ram, bagal mein churi,' don't do this to people. Everybody has faith in God and remembers
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