"Permission should've been given for Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra in Manipur by now": Ashok Gehlot

Jaipur (Rajasthan) [India], January 9 (ANI): Former Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot said on Tuesday that the permission for Congress' 'Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra' in Manipur should have been given by now by CM Biren Singh as the Yatra is not just political but to deliver a message. "The permission should have been given by now. Rahul Gandhi's 'Bharat Jodo Nyaya Yatra' is not political but to ensure love and brotherhood in the country and to take forward the issues raised by Rahul Gandhi in Bharat Jodo Yatra. Such a Yatra can be done by any party or leader, I think permission should be given, there is nothing to think about it," said Gehlot.
This comes after Manipur CM Biren Singh's statement that the permission for Yatra can be given only after receiving the reports regarding law and order situation from security agencies.
"The prevailing law and order situation in the state is very critical. Giving permission to Rahul Gandhi's rally is under active consideration, we are taking reports from various security agencies. After receiving the reports, we will take a concrete decision," said Biren Singh.
Rahul Gandhi's Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra will commence from Imphal on January 14 and cover a distance of 6,713 km, straddling 100 Lok Sabha constituencies and 337 assembly segments and covering 110 districts.
Rahul Gandhi is all set to cover key constituencies, including Amethi, Rae Bareli and Varanasi.
The march will culminate in Mumbai on March 20 or 21. The slogan of the Yatra is "Nyay ka haq milne tak".
The Congress unveiled the logo and slogan of the party's upcoming Yatra on January 6.
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, general secretary in-charge communications Jairam Ramesh, and General Secretary KC Venugopal were present for the unveiling event held at All India Congress Committee headquarters in Delhi.
"Under the leadership of Rahul Gandhi, we are starting 'Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra' from January 14. 'Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra' is our strong step towards providing economic, social, and political justice to the country's people," Kharge said at the event. (ANI)