Ahmedabad, Feb 12 (NationPress) The Congress party in Gujarat is set to host a ‘Jan Aakrosh Sabha’ in Gandhinagar on February 16, aligning with the start of the state’s Budget Session, to voice the escalating concerns of diverse societal groups.

Gujarat Pradesh Congress Committee president Amit Chavda stated that the public gathering will commence at 1 pm, focusing on the issues faced by youth, farmers, women, tribal communities, Dalits, the Bakshipanch community, workers, small business owners, and street vendors.

“With the Budget Session kicking off on February 16, we will loudly express the frustration, suffering, and challenges faced by the people of Gujarat through the Jan Aakrosh Sabha,” he emphasized.

Chavda criticized the “double-engine government” for neglecting critical problems. “While the Delhi engine spurs inflation, the Gujarat engine fuels rampant corruption,” he remarked.

The party previously conducted several outreach initiatives, including a 1,100-km Kisan Aakrosh Yatra from Somnath to Dwarka in Saurashtra to support farmers affected by unexpected rainfall.

This outreach was succeeded by a 1,300-km Jan Aakrosh Yatra from Dhima to Bahucharaji in North Gujarat and a 1,400-km journey from Fagvel to Kamboi village in Central Gujarat.

Currently, a 1,100-km yatra from Kaprada to Dediapada in South Gujarat is underway and is expected to conclude on February 13.

Chavda highlighted numerous issues that surfaced during these journeys, including calls for a comprehensive farm loan waiver. “Farmers are experiencing fertilizer shortages, alleged mistreatment by power companies, and injustices in land acquisition. Electricity poles are being installed in fields without permission,” he contended.

The Congress leader further alleged that young individuals are being taken advantage of under fixed pay, contract, and outsourcing systems, reiterating the party’s call for equal pay for equal work.

He mentioned that women have expressed concerns regarding the effects of liquor, while reports have emerged about drug dealers operating near schools. “There is an urgent need to tackle the drug issue to prevent ruining our youth,” he stated.

Chavda also pointed to evictions in various districts, claiming that long-established families have become homeless and asserted that tribal communities are being denied their rights to forest land.

“We will bring up the challenges faced by anganwadi and ASHA workers, along with MGNREGA laborers, during the upcoming session,” he concluded.