Rahul Poses For Selfies, Stops For Chai As Massive Crowd Joins Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra In Odisha. IN PICS

Amidst a massive gathering in Odisha, Rahul Gandhi embraces public interaction, posing for selfies and making a chai pitstop during his Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra.

Rahul Gandhi In Odisha

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, as part of his Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra, resumed activities in Odisha, alleging a political alliance between the BJP and BJD in the state. (Image Source: Congress Media Cell)

Addressing a gathering, the Wayanad MP claimed that the BJD supports the BJP in Parliament and disrupts Congress proceedings at the BJP's behest, emphasizing the Congress's role in opposing the BJD-BJP alliance for the benefit of the people of Odisha. (Image Source: Congress Media Cell)

During his visit, Rahul Gandhi criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Pattnaik, asserting that both leaders run a joint government in Odisha. (Image Source: Congress Media Cell)

The Congress leader, on a mission ahead of the 2024 Lok Sabha Polls, proclaimed that the Congress is the sole party opposing the BJD-BJP combination in Odisha. (Image Source: Congress Media Cell)

Rahul Gandhi remarked, "I have come to Odisha to open a shop of love in the market of hatred ('Nafrat ki bazaar me mohabbat ki dukan khulne aaya hu')". (Image Source: Congress Media Cell)

Criticising the BJD government in Odisha, Gandhi highlighted migration issues, stating that around 30 lakh people have migrated as labourers to other states due to the government's alleged failure to address their needs. He also expressed concerns about the neglect of tribals and Dalits in the state. (Image Source: Congress Media Cell)

The Congress leader emphasised that his visit aims to listen to the people's concerns and address the unemployment crisis in Odisha, where industries are reportedly not operating efficiently. (Image Source: Congress Media Cell)

Rahul Gandhi commenced his Bharat Joda Nyay Yatra in Odisha's steel city, Rourkela, by offering prayers at Vedvyas Shiv temple and embarking on a 3.4-km-long padayatra. (Image Source: Congress Media Cell)

He later visited other locations, including Kutra and Baragaon, engaging with the public and addressing gatherings. (Image Source: Congress Media Cell)

While in Rourkela, Rahul Gandhi's visit to Vedvyas temple attracted criticism from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), with accusations of him being a 'Chunaavi Hindu' after requesting a temple priest to apply a 'small tilak' on his forehead. (Image Source: Congress Media Cell)