The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) is gearing up for a significant public outreach in Uttar Pradesh, announcing the third phase of its statewide foot march. This padyatra is scheduled to be held from January 16 to January 22, with the party aiming to spotlight critical issues plaguing the state's youth and marginalized communities.
Route and Core Objectives of the March
The week-long journey will commence in Mirzapur and will conclude at Sarnath in Varanasi. Party leaders stated that the central theme of this mobilization is a three-pronged fight: securing employment for the youth, ensuring constitutional justice for deprived sections, and demanding government accountability. AAP MP Sanjay Singh outlined the party's resolve, stating their objective is to directly challenge the systemic failures in governance.
Alleging an "Organised Game" in Employment
Sanjay Singh launched a sharp critique against the state of employment in Uttar Pradesh. He alleged that an "organised game" is being played in the name of providing jobs. "When exams are held, papers are leaked; sometimes there is a stay of results by the high court, or sometimes the government appeals in the Supreme Court," Singh explained. He painted a grim picture of the outcome, noting that "the result is that youth are wandering with their files in hand but no jobs."
The MP specifically pointed to repeated irregularities in major state examinations, including those for positions like lekpal, daroga, sipahi, and PCS-J. This pattern of alleged malpractice, according to the party, has shattered the aspirations of millions of job seekers.
A Voice Against Discrimination and for Accountability
Beyond unemployment, the padyatra will also serve as a platform to raise voices against the violation of reservation rules and prevailing social discrimination. The AAP positions this march as a movement to restore faith in constitutional guarantees meant for the upliftment of deprived communities. The party asserts that the current administration has failed on these fronts and must be made answerable to the people.
By taking this agenda directly to the people through a physical march across key districts, the AAP seeks to consolidate its political presence in Uttar Pradesh and position itself as a primary opposition force focused on grassroots issues. The success of this padyatra could influence the party's strategy and public perception ahead of future electoral battles in the state.
