Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi embarked on third day of his Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra in Jharkhand, where he delivered a public address at the Birsa Munda Chowk in Dhanbad.Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra Live Updates, Day 23: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi addressing a rally at the Shaheed Maidan Monday promised a nationwide caste census and removal of the 50 percent cap on the reservation if the INDIA bloc forms the government at the Centre after the Lok Sabha polls. During the rally, he also alleged that the BJP tried to topple the JMM-Congress-RJD government in Jharkhand as the chief minister was a tribal. Gandhi said, “ “Want to congratulate all alliance MLAs, (Champai) Soren ji as that they stopped the BJP-RSS conspiracy and protected the government of the poor.”
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Sunday said his party stands for the rights of tribals over ‘Jal-Jungle-Jamin’ (water, forest and land resources). Gandhi was speaking during a road show in Jharkhand’s Dhanbad district as part of his ‘Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra’. After a night halt in Tundi area in the district on Saturday, the yatra resumed from Govindpur in Dhanbad city on Sunday, the third day of his yatra in Jharkhand. The main objective of the yatra is to save public sector units from being sold to private entities, and ensure justice to unemployed youths and tribals of the country, Gandhi said.
The Yatra’s Jharkhand leg comes at a tumultuous time in state politics. After new Chief Minister Champai Soren took oath on Friday, replacing Hemant Soren who the Enforcement Directorate arrested in a money laundering case on Wednesday, the ruling Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) sent about 40 of its MLAs to Hyderabad amid fears of horse-trading. On Saturday, a special court in Ranchi permitted Hemant, who is still an MLA, to participate in the trust vote to be held in the Assembly on Monday.
'BJP wanted to overturn our govt in Jharkhand', says Rahul Gandhi
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi attacking the Modi-led government said, 'The BJP tried to remove the government as it cannot accept that there is a tribal CM.' He said, 'The Congress and the JMM stood against them together and the government was saved. They do this in all opposition-ruled states through probe agencies and money power. They (BJP) are attacking democracy and the constitution and want to suppress the voice of the people.
Rahul Gandhi attacks Modi govt in Jharkhand
Congress Leader Rahul Gandhi addressing a rally in Jharkhand said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the government are slowly killing the Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs). 'The government and BJP do not want the HEC to not function, in coming days the government will replace Heavy Engineering Corporation (HEC) with an Adani nameplate,' he said. "Whether it's BHEL, HAL or HEC...the Modi government wants to replace them all with one nameplate 'Adani'," he added.
Rahul Gandhi meets Hemant's Soren wife
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi met Mrs Kalpana Soren, wife of Former Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren.
Rahul Gandhi pays tributes to martyr Sheikh Bhikhari ji and Tikait Umrao Singh ji
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi Monday paid tributes to martyr Sheikh Bhikhari ji and Tikait Umrao Singh ji at the martyrdom site in Jharkhand.
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Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra to cover 650 km in six days in MP: Congress
Rahul Gandhi-led Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra will cover a 650-km distance in six days after entering Madhya Pradesh, a senior Congress leader said on Sunday.
AICC general secretary in-charge of Madhya Pradesh Jitendra Singh said the schedule of the yatra, including the date of arrival, will be announced later.
“We discussed the route the Yatra will take in MP, places of public meetings etc today. The Yatra will cover a stretch of 650 km in six days in Madhya Pradesh,” Singh told reporters in Gwalior.
He said the program was discussed with Congress MLAs in the Gwalior division, district presidents, and senior leaders.
“We will soon inform you about the Yatra’s route, places of public meetings and road shows etc. The team managing this Yatra and local leaders will chalk out the programme by visiting the route,” he said
'Detailed route being prepared': Congress clarifies Akhilesh Yadav's 'no invite' claim to Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra
After Samajwadi Party (SP) Chief Akhilesh Yadav claimed that he hasn't yet been invited to Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra, the Congress on Sunday said that yatra's detailed route and programme in Uttar Pradesh will be shared with INDIA alliance constituents after it is finalised in a day or two.
Notably, Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav, at a time when the Opposition's INDIA alliance have been hit with multiple rifts, said that he has not been invited for the Uttar Pradesh leg of the Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra yet.
Congress leader Jairam Ramesh said that a detailed route of the Yatra is being prepared, after which it will be shared with the parties of the INDIA bloc.
"The detailed route and program of Bharat Jodo Nyaya Yatra in Uttar Pradesh is being prepared. It will be finalized in a day or two. After this it will be shared with the constituent parties of INDIA alliance in the state. His participation in the Bharat Jodo Nyaya Yatra will further strengthen the INDIA alliance. The Yatra is expected to enter UP on the afternoon of February 16," Jairam Ramesh said on X.
With demonetisation and GST, BJP increased unemployment in country: Rahul Gandhi
In a public gathering as part of his ongoing 'Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra' in Jharkhand's Ramgarh, Congress MP Rahul Gandhi launched a scathing attack on the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), accusing them of exacerbating unemployment in the country through demonetisation and the implementation of the Goods and Services Tax (GST).
"With demonetisation and GST, they (BJP) have increased unemployment in the country. The youth of this country cannot get employment because all small industries, businesses and public sector units have been destroyed by BJP," said the Congress MP.
'Modi-made jobs famine' height of 'anyay kaal' of last 10 years: Congress
The Congress on Sunday attacked the government over the issue of unemployment, alleging that Prime Minister "Modi-made jobs famine" is the height of the "anyay kaal" of the last 10 years.
Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh cited an analysis of long-term trends in job creation in the Indian labour market to attack the government.
In a post on X, Ramesh said that during the Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra, Rahul Gandhi has been consistently highlighting the urgency of "Yuva Nyay (justice for the youth)".
Congress stands for Jal-Jungle-Jamin of tribal people: Rahul Gandhi
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Sunday said that his party stood for 'Jal-Jungle-Jamin' (water, forest and land) of tribal people and employment of youths.
Gandhi was speaking during a roadshow in Jharkhand's Dhanbad district, as part of his 'Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra'.
After a night halt in Tundi block of the district on Saturday, the yatra resumed at Govindpur in Dhanbad city on Sunday, the third day of his yatra in Jharkhand.
The main objective of the yatra is to save public sector units from being sold to private parties, and ensure justice to employed youths and tribal of the country, Gandhi said.
"Congress party stands for the Jal-Jungle-Jamin of the tribal people and work for education and employment of youths.
Economic imbalance, demonetisation, GST and unemployment have ruined the future of youths in the country," he said.
Jharkhand Congress vice-president Brajendra Prasad Singh said the yatra which started from Govindpur, passed through Saraidhela, IIT-ISM gate, Randhir Verma Chowk, Shramik Chowk near the railway station and reached Bank More where Gandhi addressed a public rally.
In Photos | Rahul Gandhi addresses public in Dhanbad
In a tweet on Sunday, Congress leader Jairam Ramesh wrote: "Day 22 of the Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra off to a rousing start in Dhanbad district. Rahul Gandhi addressed a fiery public meeting in Dhanbad city’s Birsa Munda Chowk, named in honour of one of India’s greatest heroes. Standing at the feet of Dharti Aaba Bhagwan Birsa Munda’s statue, RG spoke about Jal Jangal Zameen and highlighted the Modi Government’s anyay to PSU workers, including contractual labour."
Photos: Twitter/@Jairam_Ramesh
'Many events organised, but we are not invited': Akhilesh Yadav
On Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra, Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav said, "Many big events are organised, but we are not invited."
Rahul’s yatra enters third day in Jharkhand, resumes from Dhanbad
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi embarked on third day of his Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra in Jharkhand, where he will deliver a public address at the Birsa Munda Chowk in Dhanbad before heading for a foot march in Bokaro Steel City. In the second half of the day, the Yatra will continue to Ramgarh, where there will be another public address before halting for the night.
BJP attempted to ‘steal' government in Jharkhand: Rahul Gandhi
Rahul Gandhi on Saturday accused the BJP of attempting to "steal" the government in Jharkhand and asserted that the Congress intervened to safeguard the people's mandate.
Addressing a gathering during the Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra in Godda district, Gandhi highlighted the role of the Congress in protecting the JMM-led coalition government, emphasising their commitment to opposing the BJP's ideology.
He reached Deoghar later in the day and took part in ‘Rudrabhishek' at the famed Baba Baidyanath Dham besides addressing another rally at Kuwan Singh Chowk.
Speaking on the occasion, he said, "The country's youth want employment. BJP and PM Modi have spread the disease of unemployment in the country. This new disease has infected the Indian youth and has destroyed their future." He also emphasised on conducting the caste census to get the actual figures of tribals, Dalits and backward-class people in the country. (PTI)
People will suffer under Modi govt if Rahul Gandhi's struggle to save democracy fails: Kharge
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge here on Saturday said Rahul Gandhi is taking out Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra under adverse conditions to save the country's democracy and constitution and if this struggle fails people will suffer under the Modi government.
Kharge thanked Gandhi on behalf of the Congress and said that his decision to take out Yatra was perhaps the biggest step taken by any leader in the party so far.
He is seeking justice for all including youth, women, farmers and poor people. Despite such adverse situations and cold conditions, he is taking out the Yatra. He is fighting against the atrocities of the BJP government, Kharge said at the 'Nyay Sankalp Sammelan' rally in East Delhi.
“This fight is to save democracy and the constitution of the country. If you fail to support the Congress in this fight, you will become a slave of Modi," Kharge said.
In a blistering attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Congress president charged him with not fulfilling his promises to provide jobs to the youth and recover black money generated in the country. "What is Modi's guarantee? His guarantee is not fulfilling promises," Kharge said.
He accused the prime minister of trying to "impose his views on the country and punishing everyone for gaining power”. "Our fight is against the RSS and BJP. They want to finish the country and alienate the poor. Congress will have to go to every household to create awareness against BJP's divisive policy," he said. (PTI)
Watch | Rahul Gandhi offers puja at Baba Baidyanath Dham
Making a stop during his Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi was seen offering prayers at Baba Baidyanath Dham in Deoghar, Jharkhand.
BJP wants to snatch resources of the tribals and give them to its 'corporate friends', alleges Rahul Gandhi
Congress MP Rahul Gandhi on Saturday alleged that the aim of the Bharatiya Janata Party at the Centre is to snatch away the lands and resources of the tribals and give them to its 'corporate friends'.
"Today in India, the rights of tribals are being weakened as a part of a conspiracy. At Modi's instigation, his 'media friend' openly insults the tribals and his 'corporate friend' loots their resources," he said.
"Congress made laws like forest rights for tribals, brought tribal bills, and took steps towards implementing Sarna Dharma Code. But BJP does not allow any law to be implemented to protect the interests of the tribals, because they aim to snatch away the lands and other resources of the tribals and give them to their corporate friends," Gandhi alleged.
"On the great land of Jharkhand, Lord Birsa Munda fought against the British and protected the rights of the tribals. Today's British "Modani" want that the tribals should not have any right on their own water, forests and land. Congress is committed that the tribal communities should prosper and their cultural heritage should be protected," he said.
BJP tried to steal your government here, says Rahul Gandhi in Jharkhand
"The people of Jharkhand elected the Congress coalition government here. PM Modi told ED, CBI, IT - to go after whoever is opposing them. Then the BJP tried to steal your government here. But Congress protected your voting and saved your government. Congress Party and INDIA alliance is fighting against the ideology of BJP in the entire country because we are not afraid of anyone," said Rahul Gandhi during a rally in Sarkanda Chowk, Godda.
All parties should come together to fight BJP in Lok Sabha polls: Jairam Ramesh
Senior Congress leader Jairam Ramesh on Saturday said that the party assumes West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee is still part of the opposition bloc INDIA and all should come together to fight the BJP in the Lok Sabha polls.
His statement came a day after Banerjee expressed doubt whether the Congress will secure even 40 seats in the Lok Sabha elections.
Ramesh, on the sideline of Rahul Gandhi's 'Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra' in Godda, said, "We are assuming that she (Mamata Banerjee) is still part of the INDIA bloc, a group of 27 parties. Her priority, she claims, is to fight the BJP. Our priority is also to fight the BJP. I think it is better if we all come together".
"We were together in Patna, in Bengaluru and Mumbai. But, something seems to have happened. First, Shiv Sena split, then Nitish Kumar did his 'Palti'. Now, Mamata Banerjee ji is making these comments. I think we should realise this is not local-level elections", he told PTI Video. (PTI)
Loans worth Rs 72 thousand crore of farmers were waived off during the Congress govt, says Rahul
"PM Modi has waived off the loans of billionaires, but farmers' loans can never be waived off in the Modi government. This is injustice against the farmers. Loans worth Rs 72 thousand crores of farmers were waived off during the Congress government," Rahul Gandhi said while addressing a rally in Godda, Jharkhand on Saturday.
Modi government has broken the backbone of employment, says Rahul Gandhi
"Neither are the education loans of the youth being waived off nor are they getting employment. Modi government has broken the backbone of employment, he gave the excuse of black money, and demonetisation and implemented GST. Now youth in India cannot get employment. This is injustice against them," said Gandhi on Godda, Jharkhand today.
Justice only being done for Adani in this country, alleges Rahul Gandhi
'All the resources of the country ..be it ports, infrastructure, land.. the capital which belongs to you (the people), the prime minister is giving it away to his friend Adani. We brought the Land Acquisition Bill in which we stated that the panchayat should be asked first and the farmer should be compensated 4 times the market price of the land. Prime Minister Modi cancelled that Bill... Injustice is being done against everyone... Justice is only being done for Adani. And injustice is being done to the rest of the people ...'Rahul Gandhi said
Cong and its allies will open ‘Mohabbat Ki Dukaan’ across the country, says Rahul Gandhi in Jharkhand
Accusing the BJP of promoting hatred and instigating violence in the country, Congress MP Rahul Gandhi on Saturday asserted that the grand old party, along with its allies, aims to establish “Shops of Love” (Mohabbat Ki Dukaan) across the country. o matter how much hatred they (BJP) spread, no matter how much violence they spread, the Congress and its allies will open shops of love all over India. Because you know, our fight is against the hatred and fear present in the hearts of BJP people,” he said while addressing a rally in Sarkanda Chowk, Godda.