AAP's 'Rojgar Do–Samajik Nyay Do' Padyatra Gains Momentum in Uttar Pradesh
The Aam Aadmi Party's significant 13-day foot march, named the 'Rojgar Do–Samajik Nyay Do' padyatra, has now entered its fourth day, moving through the heart of Uttar Pradesh. On Saturday, the procession advanced from Koorebhar to Katka within the Sultanpur district, drawing substantial local support and highlighting pressing public grievances.
Public Engagement and Key Grievances
Led by AAP's UP in-charge and Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Singh, the yatra saw enthusiastic participation from residents at various points, including Koorebhar Bazaar, Guftarganj Bazaar, Babuganj, and Katra Bazaar. A pivotal moment occurred at Koorebhar, where a delegation of young residents directly approached Singh, urging him to highlight the critical issue of unemployment in Parliament. Further along the route, at Patna Chauraha and near the Purvanchal Expressway, ASHA workers brought forward their long-pending demands related to their honorarium and other service-related issues.
In response to the people's pleas, Sanjay Singh made a firm commitment. "I will raise your voice from the streets to Parliament," he assured the gathered crowds, solidifying the march's objective of taking grassroots issues to the national forum.
Sanjay Singh's Personal Connection and Infrastructure Critique
As the padyatra moved deeper into Sultanpur, Singh emphasized his personal connection to the district, framing its developmental lag as a matter of personal concern. "Sultanpur is my home district. Its suffering is not just data for me—it is my personal pain," he stated emotionally.
He launched a sharp critique against the state of civic infrastructure, alleging that there has been "no real improvement" in basic facilities over recent years. He specifically pointed to the dilapidated condition of roads and other neglected public works. The MP also highlighted the severe problem of erratic power supply, claiming that households in the district receive barely ten hours of electricity each day.
Turning his attention to the healthcare system, Singh described a dire situation. He claimed that local hospitals and community health centres are grappling with acute shortages of medicines, essential testing facilities, and medical staff. To underscore the administrative failures, he cited a recent incident at a government medical college where an X-ray report was allegedly issued on plain paper, calling it indicative of broader systemic gaps in Uttar Pradesh's healthcare services.
The padyatra, which aims to cover a distance of nearly 200 km, will continue its journey through Sultanpur and Amethi districts before its final conclusion in Prayagraj.
