Imphal: Manipur Congress president Keisham Meghachandra, CLP leader and former Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh, and former Deputy Chief Minister Gaikhangam joined in the conclusion ceremony of Rahul Gandhi’s Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra at Chatrapati Shivaji Park in Mumbai on Sunday.
The second edition of the Yatra was flagged by Congress Mallikarjun Kharge in Manipur’s Khongjom on January 14.
Gandhi concluded his much-talked-about Yatra by reading the Preamble of the Indian Constitution. He also paid tribute to Dr. B. R. Ambedkar at his memorial in Chaityabhoomi in central Mumbai. The former Congress chief was accompanied by his sister, who is also the party general secretary, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra.
The Yatra covers 6,600 kilometres and promises 25 guarantees. Paanch Nyay: Pachees Guarantees. Collectively, these Paanch Nyays, comprising Yuva Nyay, Nari Nyay, Kisan Nyay, Shramik Nyay, and Hissedari Nyay, will dispel the darkness of this Anyay-kaal and lay the path for a prosperous, just, and harmonious future for the people of India.
The event, attended by several national and regional Congress leaders, saw Rahul Gandhi criticising the BJP government over the current situation in the state.
Rahul Gandhi, while addressing a massive gathering of over 50,000 individuals in Thoubal district, expressed the Congress party’s understanding of the pain and suffering endured by the people of Manipur. The Gandhi scion also criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi for not visiting Manipur to offer solace to those affected by the prolonged clash that has lasted for 10 months now.
Gandhi pledged that the party would work to restore the lost trust and faith caused by the persistent violence, emphasising their commitment to bringing relief and unity to the region.
Manipur has been in the grip of ethnic violence since May 3, 2023, in which over 200 people have lost their lives and nearly 60,000 people have been displaced by the violence.
Earlier, Gandhi started the yatra by first paying tributes at the Khongjom War Memorial in Thoubal.
Aimed at uniting India through justice, the campaign sought to understand the challenges and difficulties faced by the poor, labourers, farmers, women, youth, backward classes, Dalits, tribals, and minorities and sought to find a solution for them.
Congress leaders said that the Yatra was initiated due to the alleged anti-people policies of the current central government. They believe that the youth of the country are struggling to find employment, and farmers are unable to make a living from their hard work.
A small elite group controls almost all the country’s resources and government. The Constitution, designed to hear every citizen’s voice and protect their rights, is being watered down, a fact evident in Manipur, they claimed.
The Yatra aims to find ways in which justice can be delivered to every Indian. Every woman should be respected, every youth should have opportunities for education and employment, every farmer should get the right price for his hard work and his crop, every labourer should get the right income, and there should be the provision of education and medicine for every citizen. This journey aims to create an India where every section has a stake in resources and institutions.
The goal of the yatra is to identify methods to deliver justice to every Indian. Every woman deserves respect, each young person should have access to education and job opportunities, every farmer should receive the right price for their hard work and crops, every worker should earn a suitable income, and every citizen should have access to education and healthcare. The purpose of this yatra is to establish an India where all sectors have a share in resources and institutions.
During the Bharat Jodo Nyaya Yatra, Rahul Gandhi not only met with lakhs of people but also listened attentively to their concerns. He reached out to them, inviting some while visiting others. He interacted with families and groups alike. Based on these interactions, he has announced guarantees for farmers, such as implementing MSP as per the Swaminathan Committee’s recommendations, conducting caste censuses, and abolishing the 50% reservation limit.
If you are a supporter of India’s diversity and inclusivity or belong to any of these communities, join our efforts to tackle India’s current challenges, they said.
