Rahul Gandhi has embarked on the last phase of his Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra in Maharashtra. This yatra aims to connect with ordinary people across the country and highlight the message of justice (nyay). Here are the key details about his recent tour to Maharashtra:

• Starting Point: Nandurbar district, a tribal-dominated region in Maharashtra.
• Significance: This marks the first visit by a member of the Gandhi family to Nandurbar since 2010.
• Cancelled Visit: In 2014, Sonia Gandhi was scheduled to visit Nandurbar, but her program was canceled due to ill-health.
• Activities in Nandurbar:
  • Traditional Tribal Holi Bonfire: Rahul Gandhi participated in a traditional tribal Holi bonfire event (Adivasi Nyay Holi Sammelan).
  • Addressed a Rally: He addressed a rally called Advasi Nyay Sabha in the district.
• Yatra Details:
  • The yatra started in strife-torn Manipur on January 14.
  • It will culminate in Mumbai later this month after traversing 6,700 kilometers through 15 states.
  • The Maharashtra leg of the yatra covers over 400 kilometers and includes stops in Dhule, Malegaon, Nashik, and Thane before reaching Mumbai on March 16.
• Tribal Focus: By adding “adivasi” (tribal) to the name of the political rally, the Congress party aims to attract tribal voters by addressing their issues.
• Political Context:
  • Nandurbar was historically a bastion of Congress, electing the party’s candidate eight times in Lok Sabha polls until 2014.
  • However, in the 2014 and 2019 Lok Sabha polls, the BJP managed to defeat the Congress in Nandurbar²⁴.

This yatra seeks to engage with citizens, understand their concerns, and advocate for justice across different regions of India. 🇮🇳