Varanasi: In a statement today, Uttar Pradesh Congress in-charge Avinash Pandey expressed confidence in the potential impact of Rahul Gandhi's Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra on the political scenario.
The state Congress leader emphasized the overwhelming support received by the public of Uttar Pradesh on the first day of Bharat Jodo Yatra in the region. "This yatra will begin in Varanasi. Rahul Gandhi and all leaders will visit Baba Vishwanath in Kashi and offer prayers. Discussions will be held with the skilled artisans of Varanasi. Apart from being PM Modi's constituency, Varanasi is also a pilgrimage site and also a city mentioned in ancient scriptures. It's natural that the people here are enthusiastically joining Rahul ji on this yatra. They have witnessed a flood of people yesterday. People are excited to support Rahul Gandhi's promise of five-point justice. Along with that, they are enthusiastic to participate in this yatra to save democracy. The way the constitution is being weakened and its values undermined, a common person understanding what is happening today, politically, will have severe consequences globally. So, many people are joining this yatra in large numbers. We are happy that in these 8 days of the yatra, Rahul ji is not only receiving support from the regions he is visiting in Uttar Pradesh but also a lot of hope and expectation are pinned on Rahul ji's leadership and the Congress party," Avinash Pandey said.
Responding to Prime Minister Modi's recent comments on the Congress, Pandey addressed the party's resilience amid challenges during the election season. He cited alleged intimidations, including raids and the freezing of accounts.
"The way Congress is being attacked from all sides during the election season is evident. Initially, there were raids, including ED and income tax raids, conducted at the homes of all leaders. They are being intimidated, and people are being prevented from joining the Yatra. Despite that, the response you are witnessing is right in front of you. Yesterday, the accounts of the All India Congress Committee and the All India Youth Congress were frozen. Being the oldest and most national party, Congress undergoes transparent annual audits, yet these actions were taken yesterday to spread misinformation and demoralize Congress leaders. It might be the first time that a ruling party has seized the accounts of another national and oldest party without any evidence. Today, people are self-reflecting on these events," Avinash Pandey said.