Bharat Jodo Yatra: 'Lost my father to politics of hate, won't lose my country', says Rahul Gandhi

Bharat Jodo Yatra: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has begun his 150-day journey from Kanyakumari to Kashmir.

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New Delhi: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has begun the 'Bharat Jodo Yatra' from Tamil Nadu's Kanyakumari on September 7. According to reports, he will cover the 3,570 km journey in about 150 days from Kanyakumari to Kashmir. This has been viewed as a strategy by Congress to compete with the BJP in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. 

Rahul Gandhi will be staying in a container for the next 150 days. The containers will have sleeping beds and a few will have air conditioners as well. Since the temperatures will be different in each part of the country, the living arrangements have been organized accordingly. Full-time Yatris who stay with Rahul Gandhi will eat together and stay close," said the sources.

The sources further said that Rahul Gandhi considers the Bharat Jodo Yatra journey as a way to connect with the common people." So he wants to complete this entire journey in a simple way away from the glitz and glamour. Rahul Gandhi calls it a journey but political analysts consider it a preparation for 2024," the sources added.

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07 September 2022

19:17 IST

Rahul Gandhi's speech at Bharat Jodo Yatra rally in Kanyakumari

The Congress MP urged the crowd to realize the importance of defending the ideas behind the national flag and not just the flag itself.

18:33 IST

Bharat Jodo Yatra: Rahul Gandhi's top quotes from the speech

"Every single institution today is under attack from RSS-BJP, they think they can divide India on religious lines, languages"

"BJP govt's idea similar to what British did by dividing India, make all fight among themselves and then steal from them"

"Then one East India Company used to control the country, now there are 3-4 companies controlling it"

18:26 IST

Opposition is not scared of BJP: Rahul Gandhi

Rahul Gandhi addresses the gathering at the Bharat Jodo Yatra rally in Kanyakumari. Blaming BJP for diving the country, he said that we need to unite India.

17:56 IST

Sonia Gandhi's message for Bharat Jodo Yatra

Sonia Gandhi, Congress interim president, could not attend the launch of the Bharat Jodo Yatra as she is still abroad for her treatment. However, she sent a message for Rahul Gandhi's journey from Kanyakumari to Kashmir. In her statement, she said, "Bharat Jodo Yatra a landmark occasion for Congress, confident that our organization will be rejuvenated." She said that she will be participating daily in thought and spirit.

17:49 IST

Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot addresses the gathering at the Bharat Jodo Yatra rally

17:01 IST

Rahul Gandhi begins Bharat Jodo Yatra along with top Congress leaders

Rahul Gandhi was seen marching along with top Congress leaders and workers and marking the beginning of the 150-day long Bharat Jodo Yatra.

Tamil Nadu | Congress MP Rahul Gandhi along with party leaders & workers commences 'Bharat Jodo Yatra' in Kanniyakumari pic.twitter.com/mVeZdtCYgs

— ANI (@ANI) September 7, 2022

16:44 IST

Bharat Jodo Yatra: Congress party supporters cheer Rahul Gandhi

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16:40 IST

Rahul Gandhi at Vivekananda Memorial in Kanyakumari

Before beginning the 'Bharat Jodo Yatra', Rahul Gandhi visited the Vivekananda Memorial in Kanyakumari in Tamil Nadu. This is where he will begin his journey as well. 

Tamil Nadu | Congress MP Rahul Gandhi visits Vivekananda Memorial in Kanyakumari ahead of #BharatJodoYatra pic.twitter.com/RnHfZAbSfG

— ANI (@ANI) September 7, 2022