Samajwadi Party (SP) chief and INDIA bloc leader Akhilesh Yadav’s absence in the Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra has become a topic of discussion. During the Yatra, he remarked, “Many big events are organised, but we are not invited.” Addressing the Ayodhya Ram temple invitation extended by the BJP, Yadav stated that he would visit whenever it aligns with God’s will.
In a recent development, the Samajwadi Party and Congress finalized their seat-sharing agreement in Uttar Pradesh. The party, led by Akhilesh Yadav, disclosed its first list of 16 candidates for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. Among them, sitting MP Dimple Yadav will contest from Mainpuri, and Shafiqur Rahman Barq will represent Sambhal. Awadhesh Prasad, a nine-time MLA, is named as the candidate for the Faizabad constituency, covering the Ayodhya district.
The SP is expected to unveil more candidates in the coming days as the Lok Sabha elections draw nearer. Akhilesh Yadav’s party plays a crucial role in the INDIA bloc alliance, formed in 2023 to challenge the ruling BJP government led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections.
Meanwhile, Congress has launched the Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra across India, led by Congress MP Rahul Gandhi. The yatra resumed from Dhanbad, marking the third day of Rahul Gandhi’s journey in Jharkhand. The yatra will cover 804 km, passing through 13 districts in the state over eight days in two phases. In total, it plans to travel 6,713 km in 67 days, traversing 110 districts in 15 states before concluding in Mumbai on March 20.
The Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra is a strategic move by the Congress Party to strengthen its presence on the ground ahead of the Lok Sabha elections. This initiative signifies the party’s commitment to connect with people across various states and build support for the upcoming polls.
As the political landscape intensifies, allegations and accusations echo from both sides. Rahul Gandhi’s yatra and Akhilesh Yadav’s absence add layers to the unfolding narrative, setting the stage for a dynamic and closely watched Lok Sabha election in 2024.
