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Congress Marks Third Anniversary of Bharat Jodo Yatra, Calls It Transformative

Jairam Ramesh marked the milestone with an X post recalling Rahul Gandhi's 4,000 km march.

Overview

  • On January 31, 2026, Congress communicator Jairam Ramesh described the Rahul Gandhi-led march as a "profoundly transformative event" in Indian politics.
  • He reiterated its three themes: sharpening economic inequalities, deepening social polarisation, and increasing political authoritarianism.
  • The foot march spanned roughly 4,000 km over more than 145 days from Kanyakumari to Srinagar.
  • Over 200 Bharat Yatris took part, traversing 12 states and two Union territories.
  • The journey concluded on January 30, 2023, with a speech in Srinagar that drew leaders from several parties.