Rahul Gandhi's 'Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra' Begins Amid Tensions in Manipur
The campaign aims to unite India and address social issues, but faces criticism and restrictions in its initial stage.
- Congress's 'Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra' led by Rahul Gandhi starts today from Thoubal district in Manipur, a region hit by ethnic violence.
- The yatra is an ideological campaign aiming to unite various societal sections across the nation and address justice and social cohesion issues.
- The campaign will cover 6,713 km, passing through 100 Lok Sabha constituencies of 15 states in 67 days.
- Manipur government has imposed restrictions on the event, including a maximum of 3000 participants and a prohibition on anti-national or communal slogans.
- The yatra has been criticized by the People's Alliance for Peace and Progress Manipur (PAPPM), alleging it supports illegal immigrants, a sensitive issue in the region.