Bharat Jodo Yatra: Rahul Gandhi gathers praises but has a ways to go

The decision of Acharya Satyendra Das, the chief priest of the Ram temple in Ayodhya, to express solidarity with the Bharat Jodo Yatra led by Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has caused a stir in political circles.

In a letter sent on New Year’s eve, Das – who has been the head priest of the Ram Janmabhoomi temple for the past three decades –  said he wished Gandhi’s mission of “Sarvajan Sukhay Sarvajan Hitaya” (happiness for all, welfare for all) all  success.

Later, speaking to local reporters, Das said: “I wrote a letter to Rahul to send him my blessings for