New Delhi: On September 7, the Congress party launched its marathon padyatra across India, beginning from Kanyakumari and ending in Jammu and Kashmir, passing through 12 states on the way. Spearheaded by Rahul Gandhi, and planning to cover over 3,500 km in 150 days, the yatra is currently in Rajasthan.
Over the course of the last three months, the Bharat Jodo Yatra has received public attention across the country, with lakhs of people from different walks of life coming together in this show of unity. Not only have leaders of multiple opposition parties walked alongside the Congress in different states, eminent Indian individuals too have shown their support.
In no particular order, here is a list of prominent personalities – not members of the Congress – who have joined the yatra so far.
1. Former RBI governor Raghuram Rajan
#BharatJodoYatra welcomes former RBI Governor Raghuram Rajan.
Together for a united India. pic.twitter.com/xy68ot1YQd
— Bharat Jodo (@bharatjodo) December 14, 2022
2. Bollywood actor Swara Bhasker
अंधेरों से उजालों की ओर, हम चल रहे हैं,
समस्याओं से समाधान की ओर, हम बढ़ रहे हैं!आज इस ऐतिहासिक यात्रा में स्वरा भास्कर का साथ मिला। @ReallySwara#BharatJodoYatra pic.twitter.com/O5sShmL0J6
— Bharat Jodo (@bharatjodo) December 1, 2022
3. Hip-hop artist Divine
दिन भर के जोश को सुकून के पल देते हुए, हिप हॉप आर्टिस्ट डिवाइन ने इंदौर में अपने शानदार कॉन्सर्ट के द्वारा, भारत यात्रियों में भर दी ज़बरदस्त उमंग और ऊर्जा।
हज़ारों रंगों से भरी है ये यादगार यात्रा!#BharatJodoYatra pic.twitter.com/SUJ5sP6OLp
— Bharat Jodo (@bharatjodo) November 27, 2022
4 and 5. Social activist Harsh Mander and physicist and former IIT Delhi professor Vipin Kumar Tripathi
Walking for a harmonious India.
Renowned Social Activist Harsh Mander and noted physicist Prof Vipin Tripathi joined the #BharatJodoYatra today. @harsh_mander pic.twitter.com/uIlZflXLv1
— Bharat Jodo (@bharatjodo) November 27, 2022
6. Onir, Hindi film director
Onir, the acclaimed Hindi film director joined the Yatra because he knows how precious this country is to all of us.
For this reason, he is determined to return to the Yatra, again. When are you joining?#BharatJodoYatra pic.twitter.com/GAzC6ImNxA
— Bharat Jodo (@bharatjodo) November 21, 2022
7. Poet and theatre actor Akshay Shimpi
Akshay Shimpi, an actor and writer, hopes that the venom of hatred spread in India will end with the antidote of #BharatJodoYatra. pic.twitter.com/D19wo1UXjK
— Bharat Jodo (@bharatjodo) November 20, 2022
8 and 9. Director and writer Sandhya Gokhale and actor and director Amol Palekar
Director and writer, Sandhya Gokhale joined the Yatra today along with her husband renowned actor-director Amol Palekar.
Citizens with the intent to bring a change are coming together from all walks of life.#BharatJodoYatra pic.twitter.com/vBt8ZHLQzO
— Bharat Jodo (@bharatjodo) November 20, 2022
10. Author and M.K. Gandhi’s great-grandson Tushar Gandhi
“In this battle of right against might, it is time to stand with the truth.” @TusharG‘s message for the people of India from #BharatJodoYatra pic.twitter.com/Dl1M1b2rkW
— Bharat Jodo (@bharatjodo) November 19, 2022
11. TV and theatre actor Mona Ambegaonkar
Smt. @MonaAmbegaonkar, a versatile TV and theatre actress joins @RahulGandhi on #BharatJodoYatra
Speak truth to power. Daro Mat!@TusharG pic.twitter.com/WFdEiu4bGK
— Bharat Jodo (@bharatjodo) November 18, 2022
12. Rights activist Medha Patkar
जब आप समाज के लिए कुछ करते हैं, तो समाज कल्याण में लगे लोग खुद ही आपसे जुड़ते हैं … ‘भारत जोड़ो यात्रा’ में सामाजिक कार्यकर्ता मेधा पाटकर ने की शिरकत।#BharatJodoYatra pic.twitter.com/zkUsab9R8x
— Bharat Jodo (@bharatjodo) November 17, 2022
13. Bollywood actor Riya Sen
Celebrities joining in to support the Yatra is becoming a common sight!
We welcome actress Riya Sen @Ri_flect as she joins @RahulGandhi on #BharatJodoYatra. pic.twitter.com/LDyOHLLG1P
— Bharat Jodo (@bharatjodo) November 17, 2022
14. Shiv Sena leader and Maharashtra MLA Aditya Thackeray
सब साथ आएंगे, देश बचाएंगे।
आज भारत जोड़ो यात्रा से जुड़े शिवसेना नेता आदित्य ठाकरे। @AUThackeray#BharatJodoYatra pic.twitter.com/OugUigv5p9— Bharat Jodo (@bharatjodo) November 11, 2022
15. Nationalist Congress Party leader and MP Supriya Sule
विपक्ष नफ़रत के खिलाफ़ है, भारत जोड़ो यात्रा के साथ है।
एनसीपी नेता सुप्रिया सुले जी ने आज हमारे साथ जुड़कर यात्रा को नई ताक़त दी।@supriya_sule #BharatJodoYatra pic.twitter.com/8rvdjv5qDn— Bharat Jodo (@bharatjodo) November 10, 2022
16. Lawyer and rights activist Prashant Bhushan
India needs to be freed from the clutches of divisiveness and hate that BJP is spreading.
Eminent lawyer and activist Prashant Bhushan believes that #BharatJodoYatra will make a significant impact in the country. pic.twitter.com/hvYtVt6yAx
— Bharat Jodo (@bharatjodo) November 9, 2022
17. Rohith Vemula’s mother Radhika Vemula
Rohith Vemula lost his life because of his caste, his mother still awaits justice.#BharatJodoYatra stands in solidarity with her.#BharatJodoForSocialJustice pic.twitter.com/9eMcPkWwau
— Bharat Jodo (@bharatjodo) November 3, 2022
18. Former chief of naval staff Admiral L. Ramdas
When veterans hold our hand, a part of their indomitable spirit stays with us.#BharatJodoYatra heartily welcomes former Chief of Naval Staff, Admiral Ramdas & his wife, Lalita Ramdas. pic.twitter.com/6xJq3dgRq0
— Bharat Jodo (@bharatjodo) November 3, 2022
19. Actor Pooja Bhatt
To talk about love in times of hate is an act of rebellion.
– Actress @PoojaB1972 on the #BharatJodoYatra pic.twitter.com/nMslcJZdqm
— Bharat Jodo (@bharatjodo) November 2, 2022
20. Singer T.M. Krishna
”हमें सीना पीट-पीटकर जिस राष्ट्रवाद के बारे में बताया और सिखाया जा रहा है उसमें किसी न किसी के लिए गुस्सा और नफ़रत है, यह राष्ट्रवाद नहीं है”#BharatJodoYatra में साथ आए मशहूर गायक @tmkrishna जी, राष्ट्रवाद को किस नज़रिए से देखते हैं? pic.twitter.com/s51n8CKZpZ
— Congress (@INCIndia) December 7, 2022
21. Actor Digangana Suryavanshi
Very happy to have been a part of #BharatJodoYatra 🙏🏻
Thank you Rajasthan for the warm welcome and wonderful hospitality 🙏🏻 Thank you @RahulGandhi ji @priyankagandhi ji 🙏🏻 pic.twitter.com/FQt6dTJ0nM— DiganganaSuryavanshi (@DiganganaS) December 12, 2022
22. Gauri Lankesh’s sister and mother Kavita and Indira Lankesh
#WATCH | Indira Lankesh and Kavitha Lankesh – mother and sister of journalist-activist #GauriLankesh who was murdered in 2017 – walk with #RahulGandhi, as they participate in Congress’ #BharatJodoYatra.
Visuals from Bellur Cross in Mandya district of Karnataka. pic.twitter.com/RnK17ueL8L
— The Times Of India (@timesofindia) October 7, 2022
23. Singer Sunidhi Chauhan
Jaipur is all set for the grand Show!
On occasion of completion of 100 days of #BharatJodoYatra Congress will organise a concert in Jaipur on Friday wherein famous singer Ms. @SunidhiChauhan5 will perform Live.@INCRajasthan pic.twitter.com/dI8oifGFLT
— Delhi Pradesh Congress Sevadal (@SevadalDL) December 14, 2022