From Rath Yatra to Bharat Jodo Yatra: Recovery of India

by Ram Puniyani

Abstract

Bharat Jodo yatra of Indian National Congress led by Rahul Gandhi and supported by many civil society groups and others started on 7th September 2022 from Kanyakumari and will culminate in Srinagar on 30th January 2023. The yatra is getting tremendous response from most sections of people. It began in the backdrop of worsening social scenario where on one side the intercommunity relations took a nosedive and on the other economic plight of average people worsened. Employment among youth dwindled, the condition of farmers, Dalits, Adivasis worsened and insecurity of women increased. The Yatra contrary to predictions got humongous response and has led to a sort of churning in the country. What does it portend for the future of the country and what are its challenges are dominating the thinking in sections of society. This paper deals with the backdrop in which the social scenario worsened; the response and challenges to the yatra to restore communal amity along with the values of Indian Constitution.

Introduction

India