MOGA: The ‘Jawani Sambhalo’ cycle yatra led by former Punjab chief minister and Congress leader Charanjit Singh Channi reached Moga on Sunday.
The yatra, which entered the Moga Assembly constituency after passing through Dharamkot, was welcomed by Congress leader Malvika Sood, along with her supporters and party workers.
However, the visit also brought the Congress’s internal factionalism in Moga into focus. While Sood was seen accompanying the yatra with her supporters, several other prominent Congress leaders from the district were absent from the welcome programme. Their absence triggered discussions about the different factions within the party.
Yatra started from Sri Chamkaur Sahib on November 12
Channi launched the cycle yatra from Sri Chamkaur Sahib on November 12. On its fourth day, the campaign reached Moga district, where it is scheduled to cover different Assembly constituencies as part of its public outreach programme.
The campaign aims to highlight issues affecting young people, particularly drug abuse, unemployment and gangsterism. Through the cycle yatra, the Congress is seeking to raise these concerns among the public and engage directly with the youth while targeting the Punjab government over its handling of these issues.
Congress outreach ahead of 2027 Assembly polls
The campaign is being seen as part of the Congress’s public outreach efforts ahead of the 2027 Punjab Assembly elections. The party aims to mobilise its workers and build public support around issues concerning young people.
However, the differing presence of Congress leaders during the Moga programme has raised questions about the party’s unity in the district.
