Archive · 7 Sep 2026
Satheesan Calls Bharat Jodo Yatra One of India’s Strongest Movements
V D Satheesan spoke about the Bharat Jodo Yatra, a large march organized by the Congress.
Rahul Gandhi led the journey.
It started in Kanyakumari on September 7, 2022.
The march lasted 136 days and traveled 4,081 kilometers.
It crossed 12 states and two union territories.
Satheesan said people of all ages joined with great energy.
He believes the march promoted unity and could help bring political change in 2029.
V D Satheesan described the 2022 Bharat Jodo Yatra as one of India’s strongest political movements.
The march began in Kanyakumari on September 7, 2022, and lasted 136 days.
It crossed 12 states and two union territories while covering 4,081 kilometers.
Satheesan praised Rahul Gandhi and the Congress for promoting unity and challenging divisive politics.
He said the movement’s spirit continues through youth aspirations and predicted change in 2029.
- Who
- V D Satheesan, Rahul Gandhi, and the Congress party are central to the account.
- What
- Satheesan commemorated the Bharat Jodo Yatra and called it one of India’s strongest political movements.
- When
- The remarks were made on the yatra’s fourth anniversary, a Monday; the march began on September 7, 2022.
- Where
- The march began in Kanyakumari and crossed 12 states and two union territories across India.
- Why
- Satheesan said the yatra sought to defend democracy, unite people, and challenge divisive politics.
- Event
- Bharat Jodo Yatra
- Leader
- Rahul Gandhi
- Starting point
- Kanyakumari
- Start date
- September 7, 2022
- Duration
- 136 days
- Distance covered
- 4,081 kilometers
- Route
- 12 states and two union territories
- Political prediction
- Satheesan said 2029 would witness change.