Ayodhya: The chief priest of Ram Janmabhoomi temple on Monday came out in support of Rahul Gandhi’s cross country march, Bharat Jodo Yatra, as its Uttar Pradesh leg is set to start hours from now.
Writing to Rahul, Acharya Satyendra Das said the Congress leader was working for a noble cause and wished the blessings of Lord Rama were always upon him.
“I hope and pray that the mission for which you are fighting may be successful. I bless you for your long life,” the letter reportedly stated.
Acharya Satyendra Das said Rahul was working in the interest of people and for their happiness.
Sunil Krishna Gautam, Ayodhya District Spokesperson of the Congress Party, said Acharya Satyendra Das would have joined the yatra unless health issues stopped him, adding however the spiritual leader offered his moral support to the Yatra.
“In support of the Bharat Jodo Yatra being taken out by Rahul Gandhi throughout the country, Acharya Satyendra Das of Ayodhya has written a letter supporting Rahul Gandhi. There is support for this Bharat Jodo Yatra, which contains the message of Sarvajan Sukhaya," Gautam reportedly said.
Rahul Gandhi will resume the Yatra on Tuesday after nine-day break and the country cross country jaunt will enter Uttar Pradesh by evening today, before heading to Himachal Pradesh.