Congress begins 27-day march against BJP in Goa, voters call for unity
· India · Indian Express, India Today
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi launched the 'Goy Rakhonn Yatra' from Aldona on September 23, a 27-day march covering all 40 Assembly constituencies in Goa. Voters at the rally demanded Opposition parties set aside egos to unite against the BJP, citing anger over frequent MLA defections. The march highlights land conversion, unemployment, and environmental degradation as key voter concerns. Former Congress MLAs who joined the BJP after the 2022 election featured prominently in the criticism.
Why it matters
The yatra tests Opposition cohesion ahead of the next Assembly polls, as voter frustration over party switching and land loss to outsiders intensifies.
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