Barnala(Staff Reporter) A massive gathering marked the Grand Rally of Manrega & Kisan Bachao Sangram held in Barnala, where senior leaders of the Indian National Congress addressed party workers and supporters from across Punjab. The rally drew thousands of enthusiastic workers, farmers, youth, and women who assembled to voice concerns about rural employment and agricultural issues.
Addressing the gathering, senior Congress leader Rahul Gandhi spoke about the importance of strengthening MGNREGA, safeguarding farmers’ rights, and ensuring policies that support rural communities. He highlighted the need for inclusive growth and emphasised that the voices of farmers and labourers must remain central to policy-making. His speech was met with applause and slogans from party supporters present at the venue.
A notable presence at the rally was respected Sh. Gurinder Singh, IPS (Retd.) and senior Congress leader, was widely appreciated for his organisational efforts and leadership. Party members credited him with playing a key role in mobilising workers and coordinating the event’s large-scale arrangements. Several speakers acknowledged his longstanding commitment to public service and to strengthening the party at the grassroots level in Punjab.
The rally grounds reflected high energy, with Congress workers carrying party flags and raising slogans highlighting issues of employment, agrarian stability, and social welfare. Leaders reiterated their focus on farmer welfare, rural development, and economic support systems for the underprivileged sections of society.
Political observers noted that the scale of participation indicates active political engagement in the region ahead of the 2027 Punjab Assembly elections. Supporters present at the rally expressed confidence in their party’s prospects, while leaders emphasised continued outreach to villages and towns across the state.
As the event concluded, party workers pledged to intensify grassroots campaigns and strengthen booth-level structures. The Barnala rally is being viewed as a significant political gathering that showcased organisational strength and enthusiasm among Congress cadres in Punjab.