Rahul Gandhi Launches 'Vijay Sankalp Yatra' in Haryana

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi launched the 'Haryana Vijay Sankalp Yatra' on September 30, 2024, starting from Naraingarh in Ambala district. This three-day campaign tour aims to cover 12 assembly seats across three districts - Ambala, Kurukshetra, and Yamunanagar - as part of the Congress party's efforts to win the upcoming Haryana assembly elections. 

Unemployment and Youth Migration 

During his speech at the rally, Rahul Gandhi focused on the issue of unemployment in Haryana. He shared conversations he had with local youth, who told him about their struggles to find work in the state. Gandhi said, "Young people told me they won't be able to see their families for ten years because they're going to America for work. They sold their land and took loans to pay 50 lakh rupees to go abroad. Why? Because Haryana doesn't give them jobs." 

The Congress leader questioned why Haryana's youth are forced to leave the country for employment opportunities. He criticized the current government's failure to create jobs within the state, leading to this exodus of young talent. 

Promises for Farmers and Job Creation 

Gandhi made several promises to the people of Haryana if Congress comes to power:

1. Government jobs: He pledged to provide 2 lakh government jobs in Haryana. 

2. MSP guarantee: The Congress leader promised to ensure Minimum Support Price (MSP) for farmers' crops. 

3. Immediate crop purchase: Gandhi stated that unsold crops would be purchased immediately after the elections. 

He emphasized that these promises were part of Congress's commitment to addressing the state's pressing issues.

Inclusive Governance and Party Unity 

Rahul Gandhi stressed the importance of inclusive governance, saying, "When our government is formed in Haryana, it will be a government of all 36 communities. Everyone will have equal participation." He also addressed the political landscape, stating that the main contest is between the BJP and Congress, dismissing smaller parties as BJP allies.

The Congress leader was joined by his sister and party general secretary Priyanka Gandhi, who also addressed the rally. She criticized the BJP government's treatment of farmers and athletes, mentioning the farmers' protest and the wrestlers' sit-in demonstration. 

Support from State Leaders 

Several state Congress leaders spoke at the event, including former Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda and Kumari Selja. They expressed confidence in the growing support for Congress in Haryana and praised Rahul Gandhi's leadership, particularly referencing his Bharat Jodo Yatra. 

Hooda said, "When Rahul ji started the Bharat Jodo Yatra from here, he got real strength. The government in Haryana is the same as in Delhi. That's why Congress is coming, and BJP is going."

As the 'Haryana Vijay Sankalp Yatra' continues, it is expected to build momentum for the Congress party in the run-up to the state assembly elections. The tour will conclude on October 1 with another public meeting in Thanesar, Kurukshetra.

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