Rahul Gandhi launched the White T-shirt Movement to fight for the rights of the poor and working class

STAFF REPORTER

January 19,2025

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Sunday launched the 'White T-shirt Movement,' seeking collective action to fight for the rights of the poor and working class. He accused the Narendra Modi government of prioritising the interests of "capitalists" while neglecting the poor. "Today, the Modi government has turned its back on the poor and working class and has completely left them to their own devices. The government's entire focus is on enriching only a select few capitalists. Due to this, inequality is constantly increasing and the condition of the workers who work hard to nourish the country is getting worse. They are forced to endure various kinds of injustice and atrocities," Gandhi posted on X.

"In such a situation, it becomes the responsibility of all of us to raise our voices together to get them justice and rights. With this thought in mind, we are starting #WhiteTshirtMovement. I appeal to my youth and working class friends to participate in this movement with great enthusiasm," he added.

Gandhi also shared details on how to join. "To join this campaign and for detailed information related to it, visit this link - https://whitetshirt.in/home/hin or give a missed call on this number – 9999812024," he wrote.

What Is the 'White T-shirt Movement'?

The initiative's website describes the white T-shirt as more than just a garment, symbolising five core principles: compassion, unity, non-violence, equality, and progress for all.

"These values resonate the spirit of India's 8000-year-old civilisation, which is based on harmony and diversity. Today, growing inequalities that are rooted in income, caste and religion demand action beyond ideology," the website explains.

The movement aligns with the spirit of Bharat Jodo, stating that its goals are bridging divides and fostering a cohesive and equitable nation. "The white T-shirt is our symbol - a call for a just and unified India. By wearing it, we honour the spirit of Bharat Jodo, which echoes the goals of the Bharat Jodo Yatra: bridging divides and building a cohesive, equitable nation," the website further notes.