Srinagar: As the Congress’ Bharat Jodo Yatra came to an end, Rahul Gandhi, who led the journey Said that India’s opposition parties were not scattered, although he acknowledged that there were differences among them.
was addressing his last press conference in journeyGandhi once again termed the fight against the BJP as “ideological” and said it would have an impact on national politics.
“Opposition unity comes after dialogue and a shared vision. To say that the opposition is scattered is not correct. Sure, there are differences in the opposition but they talk to each other. The opposition will stand together and fight together. This is an ideological battle. On one side are the RSS-BJP and on the other are the forces opposed to them”, Gandhi said in response to a question.
Gandhi, who has interacted with the media 13 times since the start of the all-India march in September, said it has been one of the most beautiful experiences of her life.
“I have learned a lot, met lakhs of people, talked to them. I don’t have words to describe it. aim of journey India had to unite. It was against hatred and violence..It has been the deepest and most beautiful experience of my life.
The Bharat Jodo Yatra, which began in Kanyakumari on September 7, will officially end with a public rally in Srinagar on Monday. In the last five months, the yatra covered a distance of nearly 4,000 km across 13 states and two union territories.
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Statehood restored in Jammu and Kashmir, impact of the yatra
Gandhi also told about its effect journey Will be on national and Kashmir politics.
“it journey An alternative view is given. BJP-RSS has given a philosophy of hatred and arrogance. Our vision isshop of love in the market of hate, India has two routes. One is to suppress other people. The second is to unite people. it journey It will have an impact on Indian politics and this is just the beginning.
Gandhi also spoke for the restoration of statehood for Jammu and Kashmir.
“Restoration of the democratic process and statehood in Jammu and Kashmir is fundamental and very important. That is the first step. I do not want to comment on the steps that will come after that. All the states in the country have an elected government and it should be the same for J&K. A proper solution should be found for Ladakh as well.
However, he refused to speak on the party’s position on Article 370, saying that his position was the same as that of the party’s working committee. Resolution,
The party on Sunday compared Gandhi’s flag-hoisting at Srinagar’s iconic Lal Chowk to that of former prime minister Jawaharlal Nehru in 1948. Union of India.
In an interaction with the media, Gandhi was asked whether he would live up to his great-grandfather’s promise. But the Congress leader sidestepped the question saying he would not like to comment on the historical aspect of things.
I am not happy with what I am seeing in Jammu and Kashmir. I feel sad when I pass through Jammu and Kashmir. When I entered Jammu for the first time, a strange thought crossed my mind. My forefathers came to Allahabad starting from Kashmir. And I’m traveling in reverse. I felt like I was coming home”, he said. “I came here with open arms to provide whatever I can.”
Gandhi said a possible east-to-west visit along the lines of the Bharat Jodo is still under consideration.
“This is just the first step. I have deeper plans. But let’s see,” he said.
(Edited by Uttara Ramaswamy)
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