The Congress party’s U.P. Jodo Yatra from Saharanpur strategically traversed 11 districts with sizable Muslim populations. The move was seen as a targeted outreach to regain lost ground, particularly in areas where Muslims constitute more than 35% of the population. These districts, including Moradabad, Bareilly, Bijnor, and Rampur, collectively account for ten parliamentary seats, making them crucial in the upcoming elections.