Voter Adhikar Yatra Live Updates: Rahul Gandhi to embark on his Yatra from Bihar's Sasaram, to cover over 20 districts, 1300 kilometers
In a post in Hindi on X, Gandhi said, '16 days, 20+ districts, 1,300+ km. We are coming among the people with the Voter Adhikar Yatra. This is a fight to protect the most basic democratic right – 'one person, one vote'.' 'Join us in Bihar to save the Constitution,' he added. It is important to note that the 'yatra' will be in a hybrid mode, on foot and by vehicle, as was Gandhi's Manipur to Mumbai Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra ahead of the Lok Sabha polls, party leaders said. Voter Adhikar Yatra Live Updates:
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