Congress leader Jairam Ramesh hailed the Bharat Jodo Yatra, led by Rahul Gandhi, as a significant political movement that boosted the Indian National Congress and marked a turning point in Indian politics. The 145-day journey, covering 4,000 km from Kanyakumari to Kashmir, was a show of unity, attracting participants from various sections of society and fostering a renewed sense of connectivity and collectivity.
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- Bharat Jodo Yatra was a 4,000 km march from Kanyakumari to Kashmir, led by Rahul Gandhi.
- The yatra spanned 145 days, covering 12 states and 2 union territories.
- Over 200 Bharat Yatris, including Rahul Gandhi, participated predominantly on foot.
- The march was seen as a “massive booster dose” for the Congress, according to Jairam Ramesh.
- The yatra signaled a change in Indian politics, connecting diverse sections of society.
- During the journey, Rahul Gandhi addressed 12 public meetings, over 100 street corner meetings, and 13 press conferences.
- The march included participation from celebrities like Kamal Haasan, Pooja Bhatt, and Swara Bhasker.
- Writers, military veterans, and notable figures such as Raghuram Rajan and Arvind Mayaram also joined.
- Opposition leaders, including Farooq Abdullah, Mehbooba Mufti, and Aaditya Thackeray, walked with Gandhi at various stages.
- The yatra inspired the Manipur to Mumbai Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra during January-March 2024.
