Congress launches campaign with Channi's cycle yatra, drive starts in Haryana too
Punjab Congress has launched its campaign with a cycle yatra from Sri Chamkaur Sahib, while the party has also started a chaupal campaign in the neighboring state of Haryana.
The 'Punjab Mangda Insaaf' campaign launched by Punjab Congress became active on the ground today. Under the leadership of former Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi, an eight-day 'Jawani Sambhal' cycle yatra is being started from Sri Chamkaur Sahib, which is to be flagged off by Punjab affairs in-charge Sachin Pilot.
Simultaneously, in the neighboring state of Haryana, the Congress party also commenced the 'Vote Bachao, Desh Bachao Chaupal Abhiyan' today on November 12. This campaign in Haryana will continue till November 24, during which party leaders will interact with people by holding chaupals in various villages and cities.
Leader of the Congress Legislature Party Partap Singh Bajwa clarified that the cycle yatra being taken out by Charanjit Singh Channi is an important part of the 'Punjab Mangda Insaaf' campaign. He stated that different programs have been prepared for direct dialogue with the people in the Majha, Malwa and Doaba regions.
Punjab Pradesh Congress President Pargat Singh stated that the purpose of this campaign is to corner the current government on issues like drugs, unemployment, law and order and corruption. He said that party leaders will reach door-to-door via buses, cycles and foot marches to take suggestions from the people and prepare a blueprint for development for the coming times.
According to the Haryana Congress spokesperson, state in-charge Sanjay Dutt and state president Rao Narinder Singh will hold chaupals across the state during their two-week tour. The party has also raised questions on the role of the Election Commission, leveling allegations of alleged tampering in the election process and voting.
Several senior leaders including former Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda, Kumari Selja, Randeep Surjewala and Deepender Hooda are participating in this two-week program running in Haryana.
Key developments
- Eight-day cycle yatra begins from Sri Chamkaur Sahib under the leadership of Charanjit Singh Channi.
- Sachin Pilot flagged off the cycle yatra.
- Haryana Congress launched a state-wide chaupal campaign from November 12 to 24.
- Congress has chalked out separate public contact programs for Majha, Malwa and Doaba regions.
