Congress Sadbhav Yatra enters Nuh, targets divisive politics and land issues

Led by Brijendra Singh, the yatra flagged concerns over Aravalli protections, democratic institutions and rapid urban expansion around Delhi-NCR.

Published on: Dec 25, 2025, 07:48:39 IST

By Leena Dhankhar

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The Congress-led Sadbhav Yatra entered Nuh district on Wednesday. Led by former Hisar MP Brijendra Singh, it passed through several areas before concluding at the Khediya Community Centre, members said.

The outreach drive criticised alleged dilution of ecological safeguards and changes to employment guarantee measures, while BJP dismissed its impact. (HT)

Singh, grandson of farmer leader Chhotu Ram and son of former Union minister Birender Singh, said the yatra is intended to counter divisive politics. He raised concerns over efforts to “weaken democratic processes” and changes to employment guarantee schemes.

He also criticised the Centre’s position following a recent Supreme Court ruling on the Aravallis. Singh alleged official reports submitted to the court could allow large-scale ecological damage, warning that diluting protections could have long-term consequences for the region’s climate and groundwater.

In response, a senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), requesting anonymity, said that this “rally will not make any difference in the vote bank. Congress is trying to do things to gain attention.”

Former Union minister Birender Singh, who joined in Nuh, urged residents to safeguard their land amid rapid urban expansion around Delhi-NCR. He described land as the “real gold” for future generations, stating infrastructure-led growth would alter the region’s socio-economic landscape.

The yatra, bearing the tagline “Congress ka haath, bhaichare ke saath,” began on October 5. It aims to cover all 90 Haryana assembly constituencies despite elections concluding a year ago. Organisers have pitched it as an outreach effort centred on social harmony in a polarised political climate.

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Leena Dhankhar
Leena Dhankhar is Senior Editor and Bureau Chief, Gurugram, at Hindustan Times, where she has spent over 17 years chronicling the transformation of one of India's fastest-growing urban regions. From starting her career as a crime reporter to leading the Gurugram bureau, her journalism has been defined by investigative reporting, in-depth storytelling and an unwavering focus on public interest. Over nearly two decades, she has reported extensively across crime, politics, civic governance, elections, real estate, environment, courts, sports, education and entertainment, covering Gurugram, Faridabad, Nuh and Palwal. Her reporting has exposed several major scams and systemic failures, including insurance frauds, waste management irregularities, illegal arms manufacturing units in Nuh, illegal mining in the Aravallis, organised crime networks and governance lapses affecting millions of residents. Known for her investigative work and exclusive stories, Leena has reported on high-impact national issues, including the Nicaragua charter flight carrying Indian migrants that was turned back amid allegations of human trafficking, exposing the growing network of illegal immigration rackets. Her work has also focused on gang wars, prison administration, juvenile crime, women and child protection systems, the functioning of the Juvenile Justice Board and Child Welfare Committee, and environmental challenges such as pollution, waterlogging and deteriorating civic infrastructure. Beyond hard news, Leena has extensively documented Haryana's rich heritage, forests and wildlife, bringing attention to the state's historical landmarks, biodiversity, conservation efforts and ecological challenges through immersive reportage and feature writing. Her journalism has consistently gone beyond breaking news. She has documented Gurugram's rapid urbanisation through long-form narratives and enterprise reporting on issues ranging from pothole-ridden roads, flooding and waste management to the changing social fabric of India's Millennium City. She also writes widely read feature columns, including The Outsider, Changemaker, and Concern for Gurugram, profiling people, places and ideas shaping the city's identity. Leena is the author of Gurugram School Murder, published by Juggernaut Books, a deeply reported account of one of India's most high-profile school murder investigations. She is currently working on her second book, an investigative work exploring some of India's most significant scams and fraud investigations. Beyond print journalism, she has expanded her storytelling through public speaking and digital media. She is a TEDx speaker and has produced podcasts exploring Gurugram's transformation, civic challenges and untold stories. Her work reflects a commitment to narrative journalism that combines rigorous reporting with compelling storytelling. A law graduate with an MBA in Human Resources, Leena brings a multidisciplinary perspective to her reporting, particularly on governance, public policy and legal affairs. She has travelled extensively across India to pursue investigative assignments, often reporting from remote locations and conflict-prone areas in search of stories that matter.Read More

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