Bhubaneswar: Odisha Pradesh Congress Committee (OPCC) on Thursday launched a march in Malkangiri on the occasion of Gandhi Jayanti, calling upon people to follow the path shown by Mahatma Gandhi.
Led by OPCC president Bhakta Charan Das, the two-day programme is christened ‘Gandhi Pathe Odisha.’ Launched on the occasion of the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, the symbol of truth and non-violence, the rally was organised for the sake of Odisha’s self and justice, a senior party leader said.
The PCC chief also inaugurated a statue of Mahatma Gandhi at Mugi Point in Kalimela block in the tribal-majority district in the morning, on the occasion of the birth anniversary of the “Father of the Nation”.
Thereafter, Das took part in the procession – Gandhi Pathe Odisha – at the Mugi Point and march to Poteru via Motu in the district. A large number of party leaders and workers took part in the yatra, seeking to highlight the significance of Gandhiji’s philosophy in present day life.
On Friday, the OPCC president will lead the yatra from Poteru to Malkangiri town, where the procession will culminate.
“The yatra has been organised to highlight the importance of Mahatma Gandhi’s path of non-violence to protect the interests of Odisha and to alert the government for the safety and respect of women,” the PCC chief said.
Initially, conceptualised as a year-long march, the yatra has been shortened due to the upcoming Nuapada byelection, party sources said.
