Congress Leader Rahul Gandhi Plans Visit to Baidyanath Dham in Deoghar, Jharkhand
- Posted on February 3, 2024
- Politics
- By Arijit Dutta
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Congress leader Rahul Gandhi embarks on Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra, visiting Baidyanath Dham in Jharkhand's Deoghar. The Yatra, spanning 6,713 km in 67 days, aims to cover 110 districts across 15 states, concluding in Mumbai on March 20.
Congress
leader Rahul Gandhi, a key figure in Indian politics, is set to explore the
spiritual realm as part of his Bharat
Jodo Nyay Yatra. The journey, which commenced on January 14 in Manipur, has
now reached the sacred grounds of Baba Baidyanath Dham in Jharkhand's Deoghar.
The Yatra made its entry into the state through West Bengal's Pakur district on Friday afternoon. After a night halt in Littipara, the procession resumed from Sarkanda Chowk in Godda district on Saturday morning, according to Congress spokesperson Rakesh Sinha. Gandhi's destination is the ancient Baidyanath temple, dedicated to Lord Shiva, where he is scheduled to offer prayers around 2.30 pm.
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Following
the spiritual interlude, Rahul Gandhi will lead a roadshow in the district and
address a public meeting. The Yatra's next stop is Dhanbad, where participants
will camp overnight at Halkata in Tundi block, as planned by Sinha. Covering a
total distance of 804 km in eight days, the Yatra will traverse 13 districts in
Jharkhand.
The entire journey, spanning 67 days, is an extensive exploration covering 6,713 km across 110 districts in 15 states. The Yatra serves as a significant political and spiritual pilgrimage for Rahul Gandhi, reflecting the intersection of leadership and cultural connection. The Yatra is not only a political campaign but also an expedition to connect with the diverse cultural fabric of the nation.