Rahul Gandhi takes veiled swipe at BJP on Mahatma Gandhi`s death anniversary

Updated On: 30 January, 2024 02:44 PM IST | Sanjana Deshpande

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi subtly criticised the BJP on the 76th anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi`s death anniversary during his ongoing Bharat Jodo Yatra in Bihar. Pics/ PTI

1/8

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi subtly criticised the BJP on the 76th anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi`s death anniversary during his ongoing Bharat Jodo Yatra in Bihar. Pics/ PTI

<p>Rahul urged citizens not to let the `flame of truth` be extinguished in the face of hatred and violence as he paid homage to Mahatma Gandhi, fondly known as Bapu. </p>

2/8

Rahul urged citizens not to let the `flame of truth` be extinguished in the face of hatred and violence as he paid homage to Mahatma Gandhi, fondly known as Bapu.

<p>The Bharat Jodo Yatra led by Rahul Gandhi entered Bihar on Monday amid the recent political developments--Nitish Kumar`s return to the BJP-led NDA.</p>

3/8

The Bharat Jodo Yatra led by Rahul Gandhi entered Bihar on Monday amid the recent political developments--Nitish Kumar`s return to the BJP-led NDA.

4/8

The Congress leader held a prayer meeting in Araria commemorating the 76th death anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi during the Bharat Jodo Yatra.

<p>Meanwhile, Congress leader Jairam Ramesh vowed to continue the fight against the ideology responsible for Gandhi`s assassination and stressed that there was a need to prevent those who glorify Godse from defining the `Idea of India`.</p>

5/8

Meanwhile, Congress leader Jairam Ramesh vowed to continue the fight against the ideology responsible for Gandhi`s assassination and stressed that there was a need to prevent those who glorify Godse from defining the `Idea of India`.

<p>Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge raised concerns about the BJP`s potential impact on parliamentary democracy and the electoral process if elected for a third consecutive term.</p>

6/8

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge raised concerns about the BJP`s potential impact on parliamentary democracy and the electoral process if elected for a third consecutive term.

<p>The Congress resumed its yatra from West Bengal`s North Dinajpur district on Monday, continuing the hybrid march covering over 6,700 km, 100 Lok Sabha constituencies, and 337 assembly segments.</p>

7/8

The Congress resumed its yatra from West Bengal`s North Dinajpur district on Monday, continuing the hybrid march covering over 6,700 km, 100 Lok Sabha constituencies, and 337 assembly segments.

8/8

The Bharat Jodo Yatra, spanning 67 days and covering 110 districts, is expected to conclude in Mumbai on March 20.

Photo of Day

Bliss by the beach

A photographer holds up the lights during a photo session by the Madh Island seashore. PIC/NIMESH DAVE

Home / News / India News / Photos / Rahul Gandhi takes veiled swipe at BJP on Mahatma Gandhi`s death anniversary

Rahul Gandhi takes veiled swipe at BJP on Mahatma Gandhi`s death anniversary

Tags

Photo of Day

Bliss by the beach