The Aam Aadmi Party’s (AAP) large-scale ‘Rozgar Do, Samajik Nyay Do’ padayatra continued to gather momentum on Wednesday as it entered Sultanpur, with senior party leader and Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Singh sharpening his criticism of the Bharatiya Janata Party’s “double-engine government” in Uttar Pradesh. Singh accused the state and central governments of perpetuating widespread unemployment, deepening social inequalities, and failing to provide relief to marginalised communities.
The padyatra, which aims to draw national attention to the grievances of Uttar Pradesh’s unemployed youth and socially deprived groups, began in Ayodhya at the historic Badi Devkali Tiraha. Titled the ‘Saryu to Sangam’ march, the campaign covers nearly 200 kilometres and will pass through Sultanpur, Pratapgarh, and Amethi before concluding in Prayagraj on November 24. AAP leaders describe it as a people-powered movement meant to expose the “failed governance model” of the BJP and highlight the systemic injustices faced by millions in the state.
While addressing crowds on the fourth day of the journey, Sanjay Singh delivered a sharp critique of the ruling governments at both the state and national levels. He argued that Uttar Pradesh was trapped in a climate of fear and frustration because of rising joblessness and persistent social discrimination. Singh said the so-called double-engine government—Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the Centre and Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath in the state—had left the youth directionless and deprived of opportunities.
He alleged that the Modi government was more concerned about maintaining political power than addressing the plight of ordinary citizens. Referring to the Agniveer scheme, Singh said the “sons of farmers” were being forced into short-term military service contracts, undermining the aspirations of families seeking stable careers for their children. He added that the government’s policies reflected indifference towards both rural youth and the armed forces.
AAP, in multiple posts on X, reiterated that the movement will not slow down until meaningful employment is provided to every young person in the state and social justice becomes a reality for all communities. The party highlighted the surge in public support, noting that more citizens were joining the padyatra each day as it moved through towns and villages. According to AAP, people from diverse backgrounds have been stepping forward to express their anger over issues such as job scarcity, exam paper leaks, and ongoing discrimination against backward and marginalised sections.
As the march progresses toward its final destination in Prayagraj, AAP leaders say the campaign is transforming into a broader civil resistance against policies that have failed to uplift the poor. The party asserts that the growing participation reflects a rising demand for accountability, fairness, and equal opportunity across Uttar Pradesh.
