With Assembly elections approaching, the Assam Pradesh Youth Congress on Saturday launched a statewide padayatra under the slogan “Jati Bosaok, Mati Bosaok” (Save Community, Save Land) from Dhemaji district to raise public awareness on land rights, constitutional values and protection of indigenous identity.
The padayatra, titled “Raijor Podulit, Raijor Congress” was launched with participation from senior Youth Congress leaders from both state and national levels. Indian Youth Congress (IYC) National In-charge Manish Sharma, IYC National President Uday Bhanu Chib, IYC General Secretary Mitendra Darshan Singh and Assam Pradesh Youth Congress President Zubair Anam attended the launch programme.
The multi-phase campaign will cover key districts across upper Assam over seven days, traversing through politically significant regions ahead of the upcoming Assembly elections. According to the schedule released by the party, the padayatra will be held in Lakhimpur on January 4, Majuli on January 5, Jorhat on January 6, Sivasagar on January 7, Dibrugarh on January 8, and will conclude at Tinsukia on January 9.
During the campaign, Youth Congress leaders and workers will directly engage with the public on pressing issues including land protection, safeguarding indigenous identity, unemployment and the defense of constitutional rights.
Party leaders said that the campaign will also focus on mobilising youth participation and encouraging dialogue on matters shaping Assam’s future.
The Youth Congress initiative comes at a time when political parties are intensifying their outreach efforts ahead of the Assembly elections.
