Ahead of the Bihar assembly elections slated for later this year, the Congress on Friday launched the 'Samvidhan Leadership Programme', with party MP and Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi urging people to unite and participate in it to ensure social justice and equal participation of deprived sections of society.
Gandhi said justice would remain incomplete unless the real share and participation of the deprived classes is ensured.
"If you are a woman, Dalit, Mahadalit, OBC, EWS, Pasmanda, Minority community, or lead any of these communities, join our 'Samvidhan Leadership Programme'," he said in a post on X.
"Come together to strengthen your fight to protect your rights, social justice through caste census, and your participation. It is time to unite and raise our voice strongly," Gandhi added, using the hashtag "#WhiteTshirtMovement".
According to the programme's website, individuals will work as community organisers and mobilisers in their respective areas and districts of Bihar.
"They will proudly wear white T-shirts and be at the forefront — organising, educating and leading the movement. They will ensure that the dignity, rights and voices of the oppressed communities are not just heard — they are voiced loud and clear," the programme says.
जब तक वंचित वर्गों की असल हिस्सेदारी और भागीदारी सुनिश्चित नहीं होगी – न्याय अधूरा रहेगा। अगर आप महिला, दलित, महादलित, पिछड़े, अति पिछड़े, पसमांदा, EWS या अल्पसंख्यक वर्ग से हैं, या इन वर्गों का नेतृत्व करते हैं– तो हमारे ‘संविधान लीडरशिप प्रोग्राम’ से जुड़ें। अपने अधिकारों की… pic.twitter.com/IaWrpIPSV8 — Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) April 18, 2025
This programme is a platform to organize and develop leadership capacity of people committed to social justice and constitutional values, according to the party.
"Our aim is to bring forth a new generation of leadership from women, Mahadalit, OBC, Pasmanda, Dalit, OBC, minority and EWS communities. We want to connect youth, grassroots leaders, social activists and strong voices of social media who are in favor of the politics of change with Congress and the White T-Shirt Movement," the Congress said on the programme website.
Gandhi, who routinely appeared in a white T-shirt during the 'Bharat Jodo Yatra', earlier said it signified the party's fight against injustice.
"If you are playing or want to play a leading role in the fight for rights, respect and equality -— then this platform is yours.
"This initiative is to ensure workers' rights, equitable share in resources, and decisive participation of deprived communities in politics," the Congress said.
"Our goal is clear: to raise a strong political voice of the deprived society against the attacks on the Constitution and democracy by the BJP-RSS. Are you ready for leadership?" the party asked.
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