CONGRESS’ ‘Bharat Jodo Yatra’ commenced its 19-day long Kerala leg on Sunday morning from Parassala area of the southernmost district of the State. The three-hour long

first phase of the yatra for the day ended at Neyyattinkara here at around 10.30 AM and the second three-hour phase resumed later.

Sharing photographs of the yatra, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra said that every section of society was excited about the ‘Bharat Jodo Yatra’ which was evident from the participation and enthusiasm of farmers, labourers, youth, women, children and the elderly.

“The message of the people of the country is clear- inflation, unemployment, economic crisis and divisive politics should end,” she said in a Facebook post. The Indian National Congress, buoyed by the huge following the yatra has generated, tweeted, “Joining hands, connecting hearts - #‘BharatJodoYatra’ bringing India together.” A huge crowd of supporters and onlookers gathered to welcome the Gandhi scion.