Rahul Gandhi, CM Gehlot Kick Off Rajasthan Leg Of 'Bharat Jodo Yatra' With Tribal Dance: Watch
The yatra arrived in the state from Madhya Pradesh's Jhalawar, a BJP stronghold, and would go 500 miles in 17 days.
The Rahul Gandhi led Bharat Jodo Yatra on Sunday evening entered Congress-ruled Rajasthan from Madhya Pradesh, news agency ANI reported.
Gandhi and other yatris recieved a grand reception at Chawli Chauraha in Jhalrapatan (Jhalawar). Congress MP Rahul Gandhi, Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot & party leaders Sachin Pilot and Kamal Nath also took part in a tribal dance in Jhalawar.
#WATCH | Congress MP Rahul Gandhi, Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot & party leaders Sachin Pilot and Kamal Nath take part in a tribal dance in Jhalawar, Rajasthan. pic.twitter.com/18NgWYrWrk
— ANI (@ANI) December 4, 2022
The yatra arrived in the state from Madhya Pradesh's Jhalawar, a BJP stronghold, and would go 500 miles in 17 days. The yatra has never before travelled through a state that is governed by the Congress.
Addressing the public, Rajasthan CM Gehlot stated: "There's inflation & joblessness. Country should have brotherhood instead of violence. There's stress in judiciary, EC & there's terror of ED, CBI. Entire country is witnessing it. National media, except a section, is boycotting the yatra."
Rajasthan | There's inflation & joblessness. Country should have brotherhood instead of violence. There's stress in judiciary, EC & there's terror of ED, CBI. Entire country is witnessing it. National media, except a section, is boycotting the yatra: CM Ashok Gehlot pic.twitter.com/Flf2qSyClW
— ANI (@ANI) December 4, 2022
'If Need Be, We'll Hinder Rahul Gandhi's Bharat Jodo Yatra': RLP MP Hanuman Beniwal On Sikar Shootout
Hanuman Beniwal, an MP for the Rashtriya Loktantrik Party (RLP), asked on Sunday that the six people detained in connection with the Sikar gang shooting and the death of Sekhawati-area criminal Raju Thet be the subject of a CBI or SIT investigation.
Thet was shot and killed by five gunmen on Saturday outside his home in Sikar town, according to sources.
On Sikar shootout, RLP convenor & Nagaur MP Hanuman Beniwal said: "Police want dharna to end as accused connected to Congress leaders. CBI should probe incident. We want justice for victim's family. We'll awaken Rajasthan & if need be we'll hinder Rahul Gandhi's 'Bharat Jodo Yatra' here."
Police want dharna to end as accused connected to Congress leaders. CBI should probe incident. We want justice for victim's family. We'll awaken Rajasthan & if need be we'll hinder Rahul Gandhi's 'Bharat Jodo Yatra' here: RLP convenor & Nagaur MP Hanuman Beniwal on Sikar shootout pic.twitter.com/bJckVVfX0j
— ANI MP/CG/Rajasthan (@ANI_MP_CG_RJ) December 4, 2022
Bharat Jodo Yatra Schedule
On Monday at 6 am, Gandhi will depart from Kali Talai to begin the Rajasthan portion of his yatra. At 10 am, he will arrive at Bali Borda Chauraha after travelling 14 kilometres. The yatra will pick up after lunch in Nahardi at 3.30 and continue till it reaches Chandrabhaga Chauraha at 6.30, news agency PTI reported.
In the evening, the Congress leader would have a corner gathering at Chandrabhaga Chauraha. The Jhalawar sports facility will be where you spend the night.
Before entering Haryana on December 21, Gandhi would travel almost 500 miles through the state, passing through the districts of Jhalawar, Kota, Bundi, Sawai Madhopur, Dausa, and Alwar.
Gandhi is slated to speak to farmers on December 15 in Lalsot in Dausa and will address a crowd on December 19 in Malakheda, Alwar.
(With Inputs From Agencies)
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