Overview
- Swami Avimukteshwaranand announced a Varanasi-to-Lucknow yatra departing March 7 and culminating with a public programme in Lucknow on March 11.
- He linked the push to a 40-day ultimatum for Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, saying roughly 30 days have passed without action on cow-protection demands.
- The campaign is described as ideological and peaceful, relying on scripture and dialogue, with participants expected to travel and pay their own way.
- A Sankalp Diwas is planned on March 6 in Varanasi, followed by ritual events and meetings across Jaunpur, Sultanpur, Rae Bareli, Unnao, Naimisharanya and other stops before entering Lucknow.
- Organisers say the March 11 gathering is a final warning to the administration; the state government has not publicly responded as opposition parties voice support.