BJP emulates Congress’ ‘Bharat Jodo Yatra’ in Assam with ‘Rath Yatra’ in SC areas

Called the Gaon Sampark Abhiyan, the initiative by the scheduled caste (SC) ‘morcha’ (unit) of the BJP started on November 9 and aims to cover 3,200 SC-dominated villages in Assam

Published on: Nov 17, 2022, 18:46:06 IST

By Utpal Parashar

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Close on the heels of the Congress’ ongoing Bharat Jodo Yatra in Assam that began earlier this month, the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party has undertaken a ‘Rath Yatra’ in order to connect with voters, especially those in rural areas.

Assam Congress in-charge Jitendra Singh Alwar with former Manipur chief minister Okram Ibobi Singh and other leaders during the party's 'Bharat Jodo Yatra' at Singimari in Kamrup on Wednesday. (ANI Photo)

Called the Gaon Sampark Abhiyan, the initiative by the scheduled caste (SC) ‘morcha’ (unit) of the BJP started on November 9 and aims to cover 3,200 SC-dominated villages in Assam.

It touched Golokganj in Dhubri district on Thursday led by state BJP president Bhabesh Kalita. All yatras will culminate in Barpeta district on November 26.

“Since its launch, the rath yatras have covered 1,200 villages that are dominated by people from the SC communities,” Kalita mentioned on his Facebook page.

“The primary aim of this yatra is to connect with members of SC communities and know about their lives and also to find out performance of central and state welfare schemes targeting them,” he added.

The Congress is already undertaking a 70-day statewide walk as part of its nationwide Bharat Jodo Yatra, where party leaders will cover 834 km in 13 districts of Assam by foot to connect with voters. The yatra started from Dhubri on November 1.

“We are overwhelmed by the response our yatra has received since its start in Assam. This will go a long way in uniting the people against the divisive politics of BJP, not just in Assam but across the country,” Assam Congress in-charge Jitendra Singh told journalists.

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Utpal Parashar
A seasoned senior journalist, I have nearly three decades of experience across print, digital, and online platforms, covering political transitions, insurgencies, environmental issues, and development stories in India and Nepal. I am skilled in breaking news, leading editorial teams and launch of newspaper editions. I am adept at leveraging digital trends and social media to expand global reach, with a strong ethical foundation and a reputation for impactful journalism. An alumnus of Asian College of Journalism, I joined Hindustan Times in New Delhi as a trainee reporter in May 1997. Over the years, I have been posted in Dehradun, Kathmandu (Nepal) and Guwahati. Currently, as Senior Assistant Editor at Hindustan Times, I lead a team reporting on India’s northeastern states. My work involves in-depth analysis, and engaging multimedia storytelling across formats, including text, photo, video, and interactive content. I am skilled in producing timely, shareable content, leveraging digital platforms and social media to engage global audiences. Throughout my career with the Hindustan Times, I have led diverse editorial teams, designed capacity-building activities, and supported reporters in developing strong story ideas, ethical reporting practices, digital skills, and fact-checking techniques. As Senior Assistant Editor for Northeast India, I have been responsible for guiding correspondents through complex political, humanitarian, and community-level stories using multimedia formats. Earlier, as Foreign Correspondent in Nepal, I produced extensive reporting during Nepal’s democratic transition and the 2015 earthquake and its aftermath.Read More

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