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Jairam Ramesh – MP, Gen Sec., Congress:
The evening of Day 55 of Bharat Jodo Yatra at the historic Charminar in Hyderabad was simply fantastic.
In front of a sea of people Rahul Gandhi hoisted the national flag, from the same spot where on October 19, 1990 Rajiv Gandhi had launched the Sadbhavna Yatra.
TRS and BJP are not political parties, but corrupt businesses that work together to loot people.
Rahul Gandhi – Former COngress President
Rahul Gandhi – Former Congress President:
Congratulated our new Congress President, Shri Mallikarjun Kharge ji and wished him the very best as he takes on this huge responsibility towards the Congress party and the people of India.
A river of love is flowing through India, rekindling the hope for progress and prosperity.
Rahul Gandhi – Former President, COngress
Jairam Ramesh – MP, Gen Sec., Congress:
The tone & tenor of Day 44 of Bhara Jodo Yatra was set by the entry into Karnataka from Andhra Pradesh with a sea of people crossing the bridge over Tungabhadra.
The road was filled with people till the end of padayatra well into the evening, despite the heat & traffic jams.
Rahul Gandhi had 2 interactions in the afternoon.
One with farmers from Raichur & North Karnataka who demanded legal guarantee for MSP, and raised issues of collusion of officials with private insurance providers in the Fasal Bima Yojana, and listed many other challenges
Rahul Gandhi also met a delegation of OBC groups who made 7 demands, including caste census, sub-categorisation in all reservations, representation in judiciary, etc.
He listened patiently to demands of both groups, and promised support of Congress to all their just demands
Janta Rocks! Bharat Jodo Yatra
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Our smiles are gifted by the people of Karnataka!
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Rahul Gandhi – Former Congress President:
Grateful to the people of Andhra Pradesh for their tremendous response to the Yatra.
The bond of love I felt with people here is deep & strong. The Congress shall reciprocate this love with hard work.
We will fulfil the commitments made to the people of Andhra Pradesh.
Jairam Ramesh – MP, Gen Sec., Congress:
Day 43 of Bharat Jodo Yatra in Kurnool district has been long and hot, but hugely rewarding.
It started very early, with enthusiastic crowds throughout the day, very productive interactions, and a visit by Rahul Gandhi to a cotton farm on the way to Mantralayam.
Jairam Ramesh, MP, Gen. Sec., Congress:
This afternoon Rahul Gandhi had interactions with 4 different groups at Mugati in Kurnool district.
First, he reiterated Congress’s opposition to the sale of Vizag steel plant & its steadfast commitment to a strong & strategic public sector.
He also pointed out that in most cases public sector fulfils social objectives unlike the private sector.
It should get credit for this.
Second, he emphasised that Congress is opposed to privatisation of LIC which has served India well.
He also expressed surprise that high GST was being charged for insurance products particularly for health. He extended full support to long-pending demands of insurance agents.
Third, he listened to gram sarpanches explain how 13000-odd gram panchayats in AP have seen ₹7500cr of their entitlement diverted by YSRCP govt.
He recalled Rajiv Gandhi’s pioneering role in ensuring Constitutional status to panchayat institutions.
In the 4th, he heard an impassioned plea for sub-categorisation of reservations for Scheduled Castes in AP and promised that Congress would study the issue in detail and take a position since this is an issue that has national implications as well.
Jairam Ramesh – MP, Gen Sec., Congress:
42nd day of Bharat Jodo Yatra just ended.
It was notable for Rahul Gandhi’s press interaction in a packed tent and continued enthusiasm in AP.
We have 2 days left in Kurnool district & tomorrow night we will halt at Mantralayam, a place of great religious & cultural importance.
Jairam Ramesh – MP, Gen Sec., Congress:
On the afternoon of the 42nd day of Bharat Jodo Yatra Rahul Gandhi met with the nephew of Damodaram Sanjeeviah who was the first Dalit chief minister in 1960 and the first Dalit Congress President in 1962.
60 years later, Kharge follows in Sanjeeviah’s footsteps.
Rahul Gandhi – Former Congress President:
Congratulations to Mallikarjun Kharge ji on being elected as the President of Congress.
The Congress President represents a democratic vision of India.
His vast experience and ideological commitment will serve the party well as he takes on this historic responsibility.
Jairam Ramesh – MP, Gen Sec., Congress:
Today on Bharat Jodo Yatra Rahul Gandhi met with families who parted with land to build the capital city of Amravati.
He promised the families full support for completion of Amravati project & expressed sympathy for thousands of agitating families who have been left high and dry.
Jairam Ramesh – MP, Gen Sec., Congress:
It is Day 41 as Bharat Jodo Yatra enters Andhra Pradesh to a rousing welcome!
A number of interactions of Rahul Gandhi with farmers, tribals, PSU workers and activists will take place over the next 3 days, and he will address the AP media tomorrow in Adoni at 1 pm.
Jairam Ramesh – MP, Gen Sec., Congress:
What’s up Yatris?!
The first of several such informal interactions of Rahul Gandhi with other Bharat Yatris in small groups.
Watch this to witness a heart to heart and some lighter moments on the Bharat Jodo Yatra.
Congress:
Shri Rahul Gandhi visited a home tailoring unit in Ballari, which gave an insight into the challenges of local manufacturers.
They explained that with no help from the govt an added burden comes from renting machines & how GST is forcing them to shut down units.
Jairam Ramesh – MP, Gen Sec., Congress:
An eventful 39th day of Bharat Jodo Yatra draws to a close in Ballari.
Tomorrow is a rest day and on Tuesday the Yatra enters Kurnool district of Andhra Pradesh.
We will return to Karnataka on 22nd for 2 days in Raichur. 24th & 25th are again rest days because of Diwali/Deepavali.
Jairam Ramesh – MP, Gen Sec., Congress:
Today afternoon during Bharat Jodo Yatra Rahul Gandhi met entrepreneurs & workers in textile sector from Ballari, that employs over a lakh people.
He promised the incoming INC govt in Karnataka will take up challenge of turning Ballari into a global textile hub, especially jeans.
Jairam Ramesh ,General Secretary in-charge Communications, INC :
Day 35 of Bharat Jodo Yatra began at 640am from Challakere and the entire day will be in the historic Chitradurga district.
The afternoon interaction of Rahul Gandhi will be with around 2000 unemployed youth from all over Karnataka who face a bleak future in so-called ‘New India’.
I am by nature a believer in Tapasya.
Rahul Gandhi – Former COngress president
Bharat Jodo Yatra is a powerful experience in sharing the suffering of our people and also learning from their tremendous wisdom.
Rahul Gandhi – Former Congress President:
You gave us your love, affection and energy and that is what makes it easy for us to walk thousands of kilometres.
We started the Bharat Jodo Yatra because we see tremendous problems in our country.
We see an ideology that is spreading hatred, anger and violence throughout our beautiful country.
We see massive levels of unemployment in Karnataka and in the rest of the country and we see a tsunami of price rise.
We have seen from Kanyakumari, through Kerala and Karnataka, a large river of people flowing and there is no hatred, no anger in this river.
Basava, your leader used to say, “do not hate anybody, treat others like you treat yourself.” And these are the lessons that the great people of Karnataka have learnt from him and others like him.
Basava used to say, listen to other people and that is exactly what we are doing.
We listen to you, I listen to you, Siddaramaiah ji and our workers and others leaders listen to you.