padyatra

"In the 'padyatra' that he undertook from Kanyakumari to Delhi, covering a distance of more than 4,000km in extreme weather conditions, he made a very valid point that any government has to involve people to bring a solution to their problems," he said.

Analysis 2010

The decision to undertake a 'padyatra' was taken at a meeting of the party's central observers here which was presided over by party general secretary Mukul Wasnik.

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The 320-km 'padyatra' by Congress in Karnataka, perceived as a major comeback vehicle for the party after its string of electoral defeats since 2004, is all set to enter Bellary, its destination point, on Monday, marking the culmination of a 16-day long walk and a 'symbolic victory' for the party which had launched an anti-corruption blitzkrieg against the ruling BJP in the state.

Top Headlines 2010

BANGALORE: The Congress, the main opposition party in Karnataka, on Sunday began a 320 km 'padyatra' (walk) from Bangalore to Bellary to take on the ruling Bharatiya

The Times of India 2010

Meanwhile, Singh also raised the demand of separate Purvanchal state and said he would launch 400-km 'padyatra' from Allahabad to Gorakhpur to press the demand.

Daily News & Analysis 2010

Though initially perceived as a knee jerk reaction by Congress, the huge response received by the 'padyatra' and undaunted spirit with which its leaders marched on unmindful of the scorching heat, heavy downpour, uneven land, and battling physical exhaustion, aching limbs and sore feet, had succeeded in transforming the yatra into serious affair, sending home a strong message that Congress believed in 'walking the talk', political analysts said.

Top Headlines 2010

Meanwhile, Singh also raised the demand of separate Purvanchal state and said he would launch 400-km 'padyatra' from Allahabad to Gorakhpur to press the demand.

Daily News & Analysis 2010

BANGALORE: The Congress, the main opposition party in Karnataka, on Sunday began a 320 km 'padyatra' (walk) from Bangalore to Bellary to take on the ruling Bharatiya

The Times of India 2010

It was from here that he had launched the successful 'padyatra' (walk) in 2003 as the then opposition leader.

India eNews 2009

Describing the Chief Minister as one of "our most charismatic leaders," she echoed the CWC resolution, stating his 'padyatra' ahead of the 2004 Assembly elections was instrumental in bringing the Congress back to power after a decade in the Opposition.

The Hindu - Front Page 2009