Congress leader Rahul Gandhi will join the concluding leg of the Goy Rakhonn Yatra in Goa on 18 October, intensifying the campaign ahead of the 2027 Assembly elections. He accused the BJP of '15 years of misrule and loot,' alleging theft of land, funds, jobs, MLAs and votes. The yatra emphasizes protecting Goan identity, land, environment and livelihoods.