New Delhi ∙ Rahul Gandhi said Bharat Jodo Padayatra is a success and Congress is the only party capable of bringing the BJP to its knees nationwide. From his meeting with reporters in Jaipur, Rajasthan on the 100th day of the Padayatra:
And the excursions?
You said earlier that the trip will be successful only in South India. You said that the Yatra would fail in the Hindi heartland when it successfully crossed over into the South Indian states and gained huge acceptance in Maharashtra as well. When Yatra was successful in Madhya Pradesh, you said that in Rajasthan the leaders are at loggerheads; It will still fail there. Thousands of people lined up for the Yatra in Rajasthan. This is also where travel is most popular.
You walk all over the country. Congress lost miserably in Gujarat.
Mark my words: Congress would have defeated the BJP. It is BJP propaganda that Congress is dying. They even tried to insult me. Even the media pick it up. Congress is in the hearts of the people of this country. The Congress would have won if Aam Aadmi had not been in Gujarat as an alternative party to the BJP. No one to congratulate Congress on its victory in Himachal? I respect local parties; It’s worth it. However, they all represent a particular community or sect. Congress is the only alternative to the BJP nationwide.
How will Yatra change Congress?
I’m not saying Congress is a foolproof party. But Congress is currently undergoing a transformation to adapt to the conditions prevailing in the country. It will take some time. Congress is coming into its real power. I am not alone on this journey. I am not the first to speak out against hate; It won’t be the last.
In many states, leaders leave Congress and join the BJP.
Those who don’t dare to face the BJP leave Congress. Let these people go. The more such people go, the better. We don’t want them.
100 days of experience
Previous leaders were among the people. But later there was a mental distance. I also felt alienated from people to some extent. They have come to change it. He felt tired and hurt during the walk. But the love people have given me is indescribable.
And the unity of the opposition?
Congress should cooperate with all opposition parties. The situation exists. It is up to the President of Congress to decide how the unit will be formed. Now I am not part of the related moves.
Team Himachal with Rahul in Rajasthan
Himachal Pradesh party leadership walks with Rahul Gandhi on 100th day of Bharat Jodo Yatra. New state Chief Minister Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu, Deputy Chief Minister Mukesh Agnihotri, CPC Chairman Pratibha Singh and MLAs met Rahul in Dausa, Rajasthan yesterday.
English Summary: 100 Days of Bharat Jodo Yatra
