Shehzad Poonawalla Says Congress Should Launch Congress Jodo Yatra Instead of Bharat Jodo Yatra

BJP leader Shehzad Poonawalla said Rahul Gandhi should launch a Congress Jodo Yatra instead of Bharat Jodo Yatra and it should start from Rajasthan. He also alleged corruption in the construction of the Chambal Riverfront in Kota.

Kota, Rajasthan: BJP leader Shehzad Poonawalla on Wednesday said that the Congress was facing internal rifts in several poll-bound states and should launch a 'Congress Jodo Yatra' instead of 'Bharat Jodo Yatra'. He also suggested that the yatra should start from Rajasthan.

'Congress Dealing With Rifts Among Leaders in Poll-Bound States'

Talking to reporters here, Poonawalla, the national spokesperson of the BJP, claimed that the Congress was dealing with rifts among its leaders in poll-bound Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, and Telangana.

'Task of Uniting India Done By Vallabhbhai Patel'

Taking a swipe at the Congress over the Bharat Jodo Yatra led by Rahul Gandhi, Poonawalla said the task of uniting India was done by Vallabhbhai Patel.

'They Should Take Out Congress Jodo Yatra Instead of Bharat Jodo Yatra'

Referring to the power tussle between Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot and his former deputy Sachin Pilot, Poonawalla said, "They should take out Congress Jodo Yatra instead of Bharat Jodo Yatra and Rahul ji should kick it off from Rajasthan."

'Corruption in the Construction of Chambal Riverfront'

Poonawalla also alleged corruption in the construction of the Chambal Riverfront in Kota which was inaugurated recently.

'Congress Has a Kalmadi in Kota'

The BJP leader said when he reached Kota, people told him that the Congress has a Kalmadi in Kota. He was referring to Suresh Kalmadi, who was an accused in the Commonwealth Games (CWG) scam case.

Assembly Polls in Five States

Assembly polls in Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Telangana, and Mizoram will be held next month.

(With PTI inputs)