Rahul Gandhi – The State Line

Feb282024 by thestatelineNo Comments

Rahul Gandhi’s ‘Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra’ to Navigate Gujarat’s Tribal Heartland

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Gandhinagar: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's ambitious 'Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra' is poised to venture through the tribal enclaves of Gujarat, marking a significant leg of its journey as it enters the state on March 7. Commencing its Gujarat leg from Jhalod in Dahod district, the Yatra is strategically tailored to traverse the eastern tribal belt of the state, reflecting a concerted effort to engage with the indigenous communities. Although momentarily paused due to Rahul Gandhi's prior commitments in Europe, the Yatra is slated to resume its momentum upon entering Gujarat on March 7. Covering an extensive distance of 467 km within Gujarat, the Yatra will span seven districts, including Dahod, Panchmahal, Chhota Udepur, Bharuch, Tapi, Surat, and Navsari, before crossing into Maharash...

Feb252024 by thestatelineNo Comments

Akhilesh Yadav Joins Rahul Gandhi’s Yatra in Agra

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Agra: In a significant move signaling unity, Samajwadi Party (SP) president Akhilesh Yadav participated in Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's ongoing Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra in Agra, Uttar Pradesh, on Sunday. This collaboration comes in the wake of a recent seat-sharing agreement reached between the two parties for the upcoming Lok Sabha polls. Addressing the gathering during the Nyay Yatra, Yadav emphasized the paramount importance of safeguarding democracy and the constitution in the face of impending challenges. He expressed gratitude to the public for their support and underscored the urgent need to uphold the principles envisioned by Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, which he believes have been compromised under the BJP's rule. Yadav's rallying cry, "BJP haatao, desh bachao" (Remove BJP, Save the C...

Feb182024 by thestatelineNo Comments

DMK Agrees to Allocate 7 Lok Sabha Seats to Congress in Tamil Nadu

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Chennai: In a significant development, the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) has agreed to allocate seven Lok Sabha seats to the Congress party in Tamil Nadu, adjusting from the initially demanded 16 seats. During the 2019 general elections, Congress contested nine seats as part of the Secular Progressive Alliance (SPA) led by DMK, securing victory in eight constituencies. However, the Theni Lok Sabha seat was lost to O.P. Raveendranathan of AIADMK, defeating senior Congress leader E.V.K.S. Elangovan. Sources indicate that the Congress' list of candidates exceeded expectations, prompting the DMK leadership, led by T.R. Baalu, to communicate a maximum allocation of seven seats to the Congress. Earlier feedback from DMK District Secretaries underscored the necessity of limiting Congre...

Feb112024 by thestatelineNo Comments

Rahul Gandhi’s UP Yatra Rescheduled and Shortened Due to UP Board Exams

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Lucknow: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra in Uttar Pradesh has undergone rescheduling and shortening owing to the ongoing UP Board exams. Ajay Rai, the UPCC chief, confirmed that the yatra's entry into UP would be postponed to February 16 from the initial date of February 14. Similarly, the exit from UP has been advanced to February 22/23 instead of the earlier plan of February 27/28. The revised itinerary will exclude western UP, redirecting the yatra towards Bundelkhand. While a detailed revised plan is forthcoming, the primary route from Chandauli to Lucknow remains unchanged. Commencing from Chandauli, the yatra will pass through Varanasi, Bhadohi, Prayagraj, and Pratapgarh before reaching Amethi. Rae Bareli and Lucknow are subsequent stops. On February 19...

Jan212024 by thestatelineNo Comments

Rahul Gandhi Accuses BJP of Divisive Tactics During Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra

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Itanagar: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, currently on the 'Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra' (BJNY) for over two months, accused the BJP of dividing the country along lines of caste, creed, and religion. The BJNY, initiated by Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge in Manipur, entered Arunachal Pradesh from Assam on Saturday. During interactions in Doimukh, Gandhi claimed that the BJP exacerbates discord by encouraging enmity among people based on religion, caste, and language. He alleged that the BJP prioritizes the interests of a few millionaires at the expense of the poor and Dalits, who suffer due to the misgovernance of the Modi government. Highlighting the purpose of the 'Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra,' Gandhi emphasized the Congress's commitment to uniting people and addressing their grievances ...