Bharat Jodo Yatra was not to sermonise ‘Mann ki Baat’ but to listen to ‘Janta ki Chinta’: Congress
The Indian National Congress commemorated the fourth anniversary of the Bharat Jodo Yatra, describing it as a transformative political movement. Party leaders emphasized that the march was designed to listen to public concerns rather than promote a specific political agenda.
Why it matters
The Yatra remains a central pillar of the Congress party's narrative against the current ruling coalition's policies.
The Congress on Monday (September 7, 2026) hailed the Rahul Gandhi-led Bharat Jodo Yatra as a "decisive turning point" that infused new hope, and said it was not to sermonise a "Mann ki Baat" but to listen to "Janta ki Chinta".
Congress general secretary in-charge communications Jairam Ramesh said today (September 7, 2026) is the fourth anniversary of the launch of “the truly historic Bharat Jodo Yatra’ under the leadership of Mr, Gandhi, who visited the Vivekananda Memorial at Kanyakumari before embarking on the "epic journey" with around 120 other Bharat Yatris.
"This padyatra was a transformational event in contemporary Indian politics that started in Kanyakumari and covered 4080 km through 12 states and 2 UTs over a period of 145 days before culminating in a rousing rally in Srinagar," Mr. Ramesh said on X.
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