The Congress is gearing up to launch its campaign for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections with the grand ‹Hain Tayyar Hum› rally in Nagpur, Maharashtra, coinciding with the party›s 139th foundation day. Maharashtra Congress chief Nana Patole expressed enthusiasm, deeming it a historic moment for the nation. Scheduled speakers include Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge, alongside former party heads Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi.
The choice of Nagpur holds significance as it houses the headquarters of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) and ‹Deekshabhoomi›, where Dr. B R Ambedkar embraced Buddhism. The rally, themed ‹Hain Tayyar Hum› (we are ready), aims to resonate across the country, signaling the Congress›s preparation for the impending Lok Sabha polls.
Preparations are in full swing at the Dighori venue in Nagpur, expecting participation from masses and dedicated Congress members. Patole highlighted the Congress›s historical interventions during national crises, citing Indira Gandhi›s post-Emergency public meeting in Nagpur, which led to a clean sweep in Vidarbha for the party.
Patole anticipated a transformative moment in the country›s political landscape, drawing parallels to past shifts following Congress›s actions during tumultuous times. Additionally, Rahul Gandhi›s forthcoming ‹Bharat Nyay Yatra› from Manipur to Mumbai, starting January 14, was announced, signifying the party›s nationwide engagement.
Congress MLA Nitin Raut explained the symbolic choice of Nagpur, emphasizing the alignment between the ideologies of Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar, the RSS, and the Congress, positioning the rally as a platform for inclusive, constitutional ideals. The public will certainly go along with the slogan of the Congress and the rally will sound the bugle for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, Raut added.
Maharashtra Congress working president and former cabinet minister Naseem Khan said the Congress has given the slogan of ‹Hain Tayyar Hum› to fight for protecting the country›s democracy.
The Congress led a fight before 1947 for the country›s independence and the Congress is now going to sound the bugle for the next fight to save democracy, he said.