1. Jairam Ramesh criticizes Nitin Gadkari during the Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra in Nagaland.
2. Poor condition of highways was highlighted as a major concern by the Congress leader.
3. Rahul Gandhi’s yatra focuses on addressing infrastructure issues in the region.

Kohima, Jan 16: In the ongoing Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra in Nagaland, Congress leader Jairam Ramesh criticized Union Minister Nitin Gadkari for the poor condition of highways in the region.

The Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra, led by Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, commenced in Manipur and has become a platform for addressing concerns related to infrastructure and maintenance.

Expressing his dissatisfaction with the state of highways, Jairam Ramesh highlighted the condition of NH 29, emphasizing the presence of stones and potholes.

He pointedly remarked, “Nitin Gadkari and the Prime Minister say a lot of things…but this road is all stones and potholes. This is called a National Highway…”

As part of the Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra, Rahul Gandhi engages with various communities and civil society organizations.

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The yatra, which entered Nagaland after spending two days in Manipur, aims to address the issues faced by different regions, fostering unity and raising awareness about the challenges confronting the country.

Jairam Ramesh indicated that Rahul Gandhi would address a press conference to discuss further the concerns related to the state of infrastructure, particularly the condition of national highways.

The criticism directed at Nitin Gadkari underscores the importance of addressing and improving the quality of roadways for the benefit of the local populace.

In a post on X, Rahul Gandhi emphasized the significance of the Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra in bringing unity and love to a nation wounded by divisive politics.

He expressed the need to erase the pain from the eyes of the people in Manipur and light the “lamp of hope.”

The yatra is positioned as a collective effort to fight for justice and address the challenges faced by different regions, fostering a sense of togetherness and solidarity.