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Congress launches youth-focused cycle campaign ahead of Punjab elections. (Img: IANS)
Chandigarh: The Congress on Thursday formally kick-started its campaign for the 2027 Punjab Assembly elections from Chankaur Sahib, the home constituency of former Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi, with the launch of its 'Jawani Sambhal' cycle yatra.
A sea of cycles, fluttering flags and a charged party cadre marked the launch of the campaign aimed at mobilising the youth against drug abuse and highlighting the alleged failures of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government.
Seen as Channi's outreach to Punjab's youth, the gathering also turned into a show of Congress strength, with a large number of senior leaders coming together to project a united front ahead of the Assembly elections.
Punjab Congress affairs-in-charge Sachin Pilot flagged off the yatra in the presence of senior leaders including Punjab PCC chief Pargat Singh, Leader of Opposition Partap Singh Bajwa, Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa, Rana Gurjeet Singh and Vijay Inder Singla, among others.
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Before the launch, Channi paid obeisance at Gurdwara Katalgarh Sahib. Elaborate arrangements were made for the rally, with local leaders mobilising supporters in groups. Singers were also arranged to attract crowds.
Around 2,000 brand-new bicycles were distributed among participating youth and others. The 8-day campaign, which is part of the party's wider 'Punjab Mangda Insaaf' yatra, will continue from November 12 to 19, cover nearly 625 km and pass through 27 assembly constituencies. Around 2,000 cyclists are participating in the first leg.
Channi has positioned the yatra around issues concerning the state's youth, particularly drugs, unemployment, corruption and the deteriorating law and order situation. The party plans to organise marches and public interactions in each constituency to seek people's views on local issues.
