The opposition Congress Party says its rally aims to highlight what it calls the ‘danger’ of the ruling BJP.
They have been walking for more than three months to unite the country and are planning to continue until February.
Among them is Rahul Gandhi, a former party president and the great-grandson of Jawaharlal Nehru, the country’s first prime minister.
Some critics say the demonstration is a desperate move that is unlikely to gain any new support for the Congress Party.
But why now?
Presenter: Hashem Ahelbarra
Guests:
Anshul Avijit – National spokesperson for the Indian National Congress
Fatima Khan – Reporter at The Quint, a general news and opinion website in India
Sudhanshu Mittal – Senior leader of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)