The Congress Thursday launched a year-long yatra in Odisha from Malkangiri to Mayurbhanj for creating awareness among people about alleged vote theft and rising crimes against women during the BJP’s rule in the state.
Odisha Pradesh Congress Committee president Bhakta Charan Das commenced the march at Mugi point in Malkagiri district, bordering Chhattisgarh, on the occasion of Gandhi Jayanti.
“The yatra is named ‘Gandhi Pathe Odisha’. On the first day, the yatra will be held from Mugi point to Potere via Motu in the district,” he said.
Das said the march will continue for two days, and there will be a break in view of the upcoming bypoll to the Nuapada assembly segment.
“Once the bypoll is completed, we will resume the yatra. The party will cover all the 314 blocks in the state and cre