AAP’s “Rozgar Do, Samajik Nyay Do” Padyatra Ends In Ghaziabad With Jobs Debate At Centre Stage

The “Rozgar do, samajik nyay do” march, which began in Meerut on 16 May 2026 and ended at Ambedkar Park in Ghaziabad on 20 May, drew large crowds. The slogans have now turned into a wider political message across Uttar Pradesh. People on the route linked the call for jobs and social justice with daily struggles.

During the five‑day journey through western Uttar Pradesh, thousands of participants raised questions on unemployment, price rise and alleged recruitment scams. Many carried degrees but said they still lacked jobs. Farmers spoke about the value of their work, yet felt deprived of respect. Contract staff, small traders and low‑income families asked how long ordinary citizens must wait.

“Rozgar do, samajik nyay do” padyatra highlights jobs and social justice demands

At nearly every stop of the “Rozgar do, samajik nyay do” padyatra, one line echoed: “We need jobs, we need social justice, exam paper leaks must stop, and there must be accountability for recruitment scams.” Many young participants said their confidence had been hit. Years of preparation, they felt, were wasted by repeated leaks and alleged corruption.

The same youth, however, did not appear defeated. Anger and hope were visible together. Large groups joined the “Rozgar do, samajik nyay do” padyatra, often walking long stretches. Many believed someone was finally treating their employment crisis as a central political issue. They said the fight was shifting from speeches on stage to pressure on the streets.

“Rozgar do, samajik nyay do” padyatra and AAP governance debates

Discussions during the “Rozgar do, samajik nyay do” padyatra often turned towards the Aam Aadmi Party governments in Delhi and Punjab. People referred to changes in government schools, free basic health services, subsidised electricity and water, and reported action on corruption. The recurring question was, “If these things are possible there, why not in Uttar Pradesh?”

Residents along the route compared promises in Uttar Pradesh with what they had heard from Delhi and Punjab. Many said they now judge parties by work on the ground, not slogans. This shift turned the “Rozgar do, samajik nyay do” padyatra into a platform for a new political debate in western Uttar Pradesh, centred on public services and accountability.

Leadership on the ground during “Rozgar do, samajik nyay do” padyatra

Another point of discussion was the role of Aam Aadmi Party Rajya Sabha member and Uttar Pradesh in‑charge Sanjay Singh. Throughout the “Rozgar do, samajik nyay do” padyatra, Sanjay Singh stayed among the crowd, visiting villages and neighbourhoods. There was little visible security display and no distance from people behind large stages.

Sanjay Singh listened to complaints from unemployed youth, farmers, contractual workers and women’s groups. Participants said Sanjay Singh promised to raise these issues “from Parliament to the streets”. The warm reception in several towns suggested a preference for leaders who engage beyond election campaigns. Many attendees linked this style with a demand for more responsive politics.

The “Rozgar do, samajik nyay do” padyatra has also sharpened focus on the 2027 Uttar Pradesh Assembly election. Local conversations suggested that the contest may move beyond rivalry between parties alone. For many, the vote is becoming a decision on youth employment, dignity for farmers, safety for women and broader social justice.

People in western Uttar Pradesh repeatedly spoke about stepping away from narrow debates on caste and religion. They highlighted needs such as secure jobs, quality education, accessible healthcare and a fair system for the poor. These concerns, voiced throughout the “Rozgar do, samajik nyay do” padyatra, are likely to remain central over the coming months.

The march may have ended in Ghaziabad on 20 May, but its political impact is still spreading. Participants in western Uttar Pradesh have signalled that fear and misinformation will not set the agenda. They stressed that leaders who understand public hardship, join struggles on the ground and deliver visible work will gain support.