Kanyakumari-to-Kashmir Padyatra has generated enormous enthusiasm, hope in civil society: Wani, Bhalla

Wani, Bhalla, others join Bharat Jodo Yatra in Rajasthan

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JAMMU: JKPCC President Vikar Rasool Wani, JKPCC Working President Raman Bhalla , Manmohan Singh, Rajnish Sharma Mian, Pranav Shagotra, Pankaj Dogra, Jahanzaib Sirwal, Vinay Gupta, Arshid Ahmed Tantrey and others on Thursday reached Jaipur to join Bharat Jodo Yatra. JKPCC Chief after becoming part of Yatra in Rajesthan along with Raman Bhalla and others said that Yatra is not only attracting the attention of the country but the whole world. “It is a big message for those countries where there is democracy,” he said. The Bharat Jodo Yatra, which has touched five states so far, is not just an attempt by the Congress to connect with people and preserve the constitutional culture but has the potential to transform Indian politics, he said. Wani criticized BJP which has so far responded to the Yatra merely with defamatory allegations that have been easy to prove false, innuendos and ridicule, ignoring the issues of high prices, joblessness and divisive politics that it has raised. But the programme, which has attracted thousands across age groups, castes, religions and economic strata, has generated curiosity and hope in civil society and prompted some to shed their negative opinion about Rahul Gandhi, he said.
There seems a consensus that the real-life issues flagged by the Yatra have found resonance among the people, and the walkathon has become a subject of discussion countrywide.
“Its success so far has shown that there is still space in the country for an inclusive politics that the Congress represents and can tap into,” added Wani.
Bhalla said that Pad Yatra is a noble way to rebuild political capital and galvanise voters for the 2024 elections. “It has garnered massive support in the southern states. He said the country was desperately waiting for “this kind of a constructive, positive energy” for some years. The toxic politics and rising economic inequality created so much cynicism. The Bharat Jodo Yatra finally demolishes the perception that secularism is not central to our politics. Though it is good for the Congress, it is very important for society and the country. Nehru said in 1952 that opposing communalism was more important for him than winning elections,” he said.