Nagaland Pradesh Congress Committee (NPCC) has begun preparations for the party leader Rahul Gandhi’s “Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra”, which is scheduled to traverse approximately 257km through Nagaland on January 16, 2024. NPCC president S. Supongmeren Jamir told.
Nagaland Post that Rahul Gandhi would arrive January 15 evening and stay at Khuzama. He said the Yatra was scheduled to commence on January 16 morning. As per the planned route, the yatra would pass through VK town, Mokokchung district, and Amguri on January 17 with a total stay of two and a half days in Nagaland.
Jamir informed that Rahul Gandhi agreed to walk one kilometre each in Wokha, Kohima and Mokokchung districts during the yatra. NPCC president said Congress party’s team had been coordinating with the state government for logistics and security.
Supongmeren Jamir said that the party had conveyed request to the administration seeking approval for the Yatra. He said efforts were also made to engage with NGOs, ward authorities, and village councils to facilitate passage.
The Yatra team would comprise 40 vehicles, including a bus for Rahul Gandhi.
He informed that approximately 150 to 200 officials including CWC members and party representatives were confirmed to accompany Rahul Gandhi on a 250-plus km journey.
The route chart for the Yatra include: Kohima (Khuzama)-Tseminyu-Wokha on 16, VK town-Mokokchung-Amguri on January 17.
Meanwhile, NPCC president S. Supongmeren Jamir, in a statement, said that the “Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra” stands as “a truly momentous movement”. He said the party eagerly anticipate the enthusiastic participation of conscientious citizens who fervently advocate for equitable economic, social, religious and political rights that would pave the way for a more promising and sustainable future.
NPCC chief alleged that the current leadership of the state has “regrettably failed” to acknowledge and address the genuine challenges faced by the people of Nagaland particularly the youth.
He said the youth of the state yearn for inspiration to embrace and foster a just, dignified system of governance within the state.
Jamir said that such a pursuit could only be achieved when individuals entrusted with the responsibility to inspire others strictly adhere to the principles instilled by the divine creator—
principles rooted in truthfulness, courage to do right and unwavering accountability. “Only by embodying these virtuous qualities can we construct to stable and righteous foundation for the progress of dynamic society,” NPCC chief said.
On the issue of addressing the pressing matter of the Naga political solution, Supongmeren Jamir said it appears as though the government has conveniently forgotten the promises it made to the electorate during the elections. “While the leadership may assume that the people are oblivious to these promises, the reality of the issues faced by the citizens paints it contrasting picture,” he stated.
NPCC president said it was high time that the government refrained from toying with the sacred sentiments of the Naga people. Instead, he said the government ought to exhibit the courage and conviction necessary to deliver a clear and acceptable solution to the intricate Naga political issue.
At present, he said the Naga community finds itself divided due to the “unethical and avaricious practices of certain political leaders.” Jamir said those individuals placed their personal gain and business ventures above the greater good of the Naga people.