Subrata Roy embarks on countrywide Abhaar Yatra

Sahara India chief wants to thank his employees and investors who stood by him during 'difficult' times

Sahara India chairman Subrata Roy, who is out on parole for a period of four weeks earlier this month, has launched an 'Abhaar Yatra' from Hyderabad today.

The purpose of his tour has been to meet and thank the Sahara group employees as well as the investors who stood by him during these difficult times, said a person close to the development.

"His tour schedule is jam-packed," said a company official, who refused to be named.

According to the sources, Roy was expected to visit as many as 19 cities, including Vijayawada, Nagpur and Bhubaneshwar. "One can not change the circumstances entirely, but can alter his attitude towards it," Subrata Roy was quoted by this person as saying at an event held at a large auditorium located in Hitech City.

Roy, who has been in prison since March, 2014 for not refunding the investors money, was granted parole on May 6 to attend his mother's funeral.

Roy told the audience that he has decided to launch his yatra from Hyderabad because of his old connection with the city. "Subrata Roy said his wife had studied in Hyderabad and his elder son was born in this city," said a person.