Bharat Jodo Yatra Ends: Rahul Gandhi Speaks on 'India's Resilience'
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After hoisting the Tricolour at Srinagar’s Lal Chowk on Sunday, 29 January, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi said in a press conference, "We saw the resilience and strength of the people of India during this journey."
He had earlier, accompanied by his sister Priyanka Gandhi, hoisted the Tricolour, after resuming his march from the city’s Pantha Chowk earlier in the day.
Jawaharlal Nehru, India’s first Prime Minister, was the first to unfurl the Tricolour at Lal Chowk in 1948 when the National Conference’s founder Sheikh Mohammad Abdullah declared his alliance with Nehru.
The Bharat Jodo Yatra has covered a distance of nearly 4,080 km across 75 districts of the country, starting from Kanyakumari on 7 September.
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi waves at crowd during the Bharat Jodo Yatra, in Srinagar, Sunday, 29 January.
Rahul Gandhi after unfurling the Tricolour.
Vikas Kumar, Youth Congress spokesperson.
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(Image courtesy: Saptarshi Basak/The Quint)
Shamim Raina, Secretary All India Mahila Congress. She is also Chair, Municipal corporation Awantipora.
Bharat Jodo Yatra has covered 75 districts across the country
PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti joined Rahul Gandhi on Saturday
'Happened Because of Modi Ji': RS Prasad
Reacting to Rahul Gandhi hoisting the national flag, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP RS Prasad said, "How did Rahul Gandhi peacefully unfurl the Tricolour at Srinagar's Lal Chowk today? It happened because Modi Ji abrogated Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir. After Article 370, J&K received a high number of tourists. During Congress government, there was terrorism and fear in Kashmir," news agency ANI reported.
‘We Saw the Resilience of the People of India’: Rahul Gandhi
With the end of the over 4,000 km Bharat Jodo Yatra, Rahul Gandhi conducted a live interaction with the press.
Speaking of the yatra, he said, "It has received a great response in the country. We saw the resilience and strength of the people of India during this journey. We also got to hear about the issues being faced by farmers, and unemployed youth in the country," news agency ANI reported.
"Bharat Jodo Yatra will have an impact on the Indian polity, what it will be I can't tell right now, Gandhi added on eve of Yatra's culmination.
He added, "Government's approach of denying that Chinese have taken our land is extremely dangerous."
'Long Live Democracy!': Priyanka Chaturvedi Commends Rahul Gandhi
Reacting to the end of the Bharata Jodo Yatra, Rajya Sabha MP and Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Priyanka Chaturvedi, said in a tweet, "As the #BharatJodaYatra concludes one must acknowledge and commend the 3Ds displayed by Shri Rahul Gandhi- discipline, determination and dedication to the worthy cause of uniting the nation as envisaged in our constitution. Long live democracy!"
'Hate Will Lose, Love Will Always Win'
After hoisting the Tricolour at Srinagar's Lal Chowk, Rahul Gandhi said that a promise made to India was fulfilled on Sunday.
The Congress leader said in a tweet, "Hate will lose, love will always win There will be a new dawn of hopes in India".
Mother-Daughter Duo Reaches Lal Chowk
A 38-year-old mother Gulzar, despite being unwell, got her 10-year-old daughter Duasha to Lal Chowk on Sunday.
Gulzar told The Quint that her daughter was too excited to catch a glimpse of Rahul Gandhi unfurling the Tricolour. She added, "Rahul Gandhi has been doing a great job in promoting unity and cultural diversity."
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‘Kashmir Has Been Struggling Under This Govt'
Wearing a cap, 19-year-old Sahil told The Quint, "Kashmir has been struggling a lot under this government."
Born and bred in Srinagar, Sahil said, "I am particularly fond of Rahul because there was no need for a politician like him from a royal family to put in so much effort. The fact that he has is winning admiration of many other Kashmiris."
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75 Yrs Ago Nehru Unfurled National Flag at Lal Chowk, Now Rahul: Jairam Ramesh
Congress leader Jairam Ramesh also tweeted that 75 years after the first Prime Minister of India, Jawaharlal Nehru unfurled the national flag at Lal Chowk, Rahul Gandhi has done the same.
Rahul Was to Unfurl Tricolour Tomorrow, Wasn't Allowed: Jairam Ramesh
Congress leader Jairam Ramesh took to Twitter to share that Rahul Gandhi was supposed to unfurl the Tricolour on the 30 January but was not permitted by the administration to do so.
"Last evening, state administration allowed him to do so in Lal Chowk, but under condition that it should be done today, on 29 January, at the end of Bharat Jodo Yatra," he added.
Visuals of Flag-Hoisting at Lal Chowk
(Image courtesy: Saptarshi Basak/The Quint)
(Image courtesy: Saptarshi Basak/The Quint)
(Image courtesy: Saptarshi Basak/The Quint)
Rahul Gandhi Hoists Tricolour in Lal Chowk
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi hoisted the Tricolour at Srinagar’s Lal Chowk on Sunday, 29 January.
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