Archive · 28 Jan 2026
Lokesh Completes 3,000 km Yuvagalam Walkathon
Nara Lokesh, a minister in Andhra Pradesh, went on a long walk called Yuvagalam.
He walked 3,000 km to talk to people and understand their problems.
He started this walk to show he cares about the people and to become a better leader.
During the walk, he talked to many people like farmers, women, youth, workers, and students.
He listened to their struggles and promised to help them.
The walk helped his party win many elections.
The Prime Minister of India even praised him for this big walk.
Lokesh's wife made a book of photos from the walk, and the Prime Minister released it.
The walk also helped bring a lot of new jobs to the state.
Nara Lokesh, Andhra Pradesh's education and IT minister, completed a 3,000-km walkathon called Yuvagalam.
The walkathon started on January 27, 2023, from Kuppam, his father's constituency.
Lokesh walked 3,132 km, facing challenges like arrests and political tensions.
The walkathon helped Lokesh understand ground realities and connect with people.
The Andhra Pradesh government signed MoUs worth ₹2.5 lakh crore, creating lakhs of jobs.
- Who
- Nara Lokesh, Andhra Pradesh education and IT minister
- What
- Yuvagalam walkathon, a 3,000-km walkathon
- When
- Started on January 27, 2023
- Where
- Andhra Pradesh, starting from Kuppam
- Why
- To connect with people and understand their struggles
- Name
- Nara Lokesh
- Role
- Andhra Pradesh education and IT minister
- Event
- Yuvagalam walkathon
- Distance
- 3,000 km
- Start Date
- January 27, 2023
- Distance Walked
- 3,132 km
- Constituencies Covered
- 97
- NDA Strike Rate
- 90 out of 97 constituencies won
Sources
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