Digvijay Singhs Sanatan Yatra Resumes with Jitu Patwaris Participation Amid BJP Criticism
Digvijay Singhs Sanatan Yatra restarts with Jitu Patwaris involvement, facing BJPs allegations of political motives and internal Congress strife.
Bhopal, November 11 (Daily Kiran) : Former Chief Minister Digvijay Singh’s Sanatan Swabhiman Yatra resumed on Wednesday after a five-day break for Diwali. Congress state president Jitu Patwari joined Singh on this journey, which the BJP has labeled as a political maneuver. They also alleged that internal divisions within the Congress party have come to light.
The yatra began on Dussehra from Ujjain and is set to continue to Ayodhya. After a pause for the Diwali festivities, the journey restarted from Raghopur in Guna district on its eighteenth day, with Patwari participating once again. He had previously attended the yatra’s inauguration in Ujjain and joined Singh for a foot march as the second phase commenced.
Singh emphasized that the Sanatan Swabhiman Yatra is not merely a pilgrimage but a commitment to truth, religion, self-respect, social harmony, and the preservation of Sanatan values. The initiative aims to spread the core principles of Sanatan Dharma—truth, non-violence, compassion, love, harmony, and universal acceptance—among the masses. Additionally, it seeks to promote transparency and accountability in religious institutions and respect for devotees’ faith.
In response, BJP spokesperson Ajay Singh Yadav criticized Singh’s yatra, claiming it is purely political. He argued that there is a noticeable lack of public participation and enthusiasm among Congress workers. Yadav suggested that Singh is attempting to garner political backing by aligning with Patwari and Umang Singhar to attract more Congress leaders and supporters to the yatra.
He further pointed out that Singh’s political history shows his dominance and interference within the party has previously caused significant issues for Congress. Similar internal conflicts and power struggles were evident during the Kamal Nath government. Today, these challenges resurface under the leadership of Patwari and Singhar.
The BJP spokesperson questioned Singh’s claims of support and dialogue, asserting that the reality within Congress reflects significant factionalism. Each leader appears to be pursuing their own agenda, with distinct directions and strategies, leading to a fragmented approach within the party.
