Rahul Gandhi : Only Congress change the system with the help of the youth

Congress General Secretary Rahul Gandhi encouraged the tens of thousands of supporters on Sunday, at a big Congress rally at Delhi's Ramlila Maidan, defending the UPA government and exhorting the youth to join politics. He also used the opportunity to launch a blistering attack on the opposition for halting the welfare policies of the central government. Rahul Gandhi vowed to fight to modernise the country through reforms that he said would help the poor and provide jobs for the poor. "We need economic reforms because only when businesses operate well will there be progress, and then we can run programmes to benefit the poor," he said. "The world is saying that India is standing up," he said at the rally adding "The youth here will show not just India but also the whole world the way forward." He also slammed the opposition for halting the central policies which are beneficial for the poor. "Our country is fast growing and the entire globe appreciates that. But here the opposition just opposes all our development oriented policies. They are not bothered about the losses of the farmers, workers or the youth. We also were in opposition. When the Kargil war broke out, we stood by the government and extended our whole hearted support to the Vajpeyee Government. We never opposed any move by the government which is helpful for the country and the people. Because, the country is supreme for us" he said. Reiterating the need to change and cleanse the political system Rahul Gandhi said "We have to open the door of the system for all. We will have to listen to the lakhs people are assembled here. They are the future and we should give them a chance to become the leaders of tomorrow. If we want the country to surge ahead, we the Congress party, should open our doors for the youth and common people. Only we can do it. The opposition can only create obstructions". While concluding his address Rahul Gandhi said "I am confident that our country will stand up and the entire world will appreciate us. The youth here will show not just India but also the whole world the way forward. The Congress will help them by giving space in our political journey".

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra in Unchahar, Raebareli (UP) 15th February, 2012

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The people have the biggest strength by way of right to vote and you should use it wisely for bringing in changes in Uttar Pradesh said Priyanka Gandhi Vadra while addressing an election meeting at Unchahar, Raebareli. While campaigning for congress in Raebareli, Priyanka Gandhi urged people to support Congress for bringing back Uttar Pradesh to the track of progress.

Rahul Gandhi in Bisalpur (Pilibhit): Help Congress to form a Government of aam aadmi, 27th Feb., 2012

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Support Congress and help Congress to form a Government of aam aadmi and youth, urged the Congress General Secretary Rahul Gandhi while addressing an election rally in Bisalpur in Philiphit (UP). He also lashed out at parties like BSP and SP for cheating the people by giving blind promises in UP.

Sonia Gandhi in Shimla urges the Himchal people to oust BJP and support Congress

Congress President and UPA Chairperson Sonia Gandhi, while addressing a well attended Congress rally on Tuesday at Shimla - the capital of poll bound Himachal Pradesh- launched a blistering attack on the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) state government and urged the voters to oust the anti-poor BJP govt and bring back a pro-development Congress govt. in the state.

“What BJP did for this state in the past five years? Why the state of affairs is so pathetic here?” asked Sonia Gandhi and added “ Had they paid little more attention towards development, the situation would have been much better here. Because of the scarcity of electricity and water the people here are facing a lot of difficulties”. “The educated youth here are jobless. There are no sufficient teachers in schools and adequate doctors in hospitals. The farmers and other workers also have been facing hardships at present. The life of my sisters here are full of troubles. What happened to the promises made by the BJP? It has shattered your dreams. The duty of a government should ensure welfare of the poor and justice to all sections of the society” argued the Congress President.

Detailing the Congress-led UPA’s measures to tackle corruption Sonia Gandhi said “It was the Congress and UPA which the crucial legislation of Right To Information, which is a powerful tool to fight corruption.  It was the Congress, which made a strong Lokpal Bill to fight corruption and got it passed in the Lok Sabha. But who stopped the passage of the same in the Rajya Sabha? It was the BJP which stalled it”. “They are not serious about corruption and their fight against corruption is just a show off. In fact, they are not against graft but are against the Congress”  added Sonia Gandhi.

Taking on the BJP led state government the UPA Chairperson continued, “The rise in the prices of essential commodities is a serious matter of concern for us and we understand the difficulties of the common man due to this.  The Central Government has been putting in its serious efforts to control the price rise but the state governments also have a similar responsibility to take adequate measures to reduce the burden of the people. When the Congress run state governments increased the limit of gas cylinders from 6 to 9 to benefit my sisters there, why the state government here could not take such a step?”

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Sonia Gandhi in Shimla: BJP never took actions against its corrupt leaders

Congress President and UPA Chairperson Sonia Gandhi, while addressing a well attended Congress rally on Tuesday at Shimla - the capital of poll bound Himachal Pradesh- slammed the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) state government over corruption.

Without taking any names, she flayed the BJP by saying that the saffron party never took action against its leaders accused of corruption. “No other party fought corruption as much as the Congress and UPA. We took stringent legal actions against those who proved corrupt.  I want to ask the BJP, has it taken any action against its leaders who are accused of graft? No; never” argued Sonia Gandhi.

“It was the Congress and UPA which the crucial legislation of Right To Information, which is a powerful tool to fight corruption.  It was the Congress, which made a strong Lokpal Bill to fight corruption and got it passed in the Lok Sabha. But who stopped the passage of the same in the Rajya Sabha? It was the BJP which stalled it. They are not serious about corruption and their fight against corruption is just a show off. In fact, they are not against graft but are against the Congress” she added.

Striking an emotional chord with the women in the region, Sonia Gandhi said “My speech will not be complete without remembering the contributions of my sisters of this beautiful state. I appreciate that the women here do fulfill their responsibilities in a commendable manner.  Aiming for further upliftment of the women in our society, especially my sisters in the hill areas, the Congress government implemented 50% reservation for women in panchayats. We also doubled the salaries of anganwadi workers. We also helped the women to avail bank loan at low interest rates through Self Help Groups”.

Taking on the BJP led state government the UPA Chairperson continued, “The rise in the prices of essential commodities is a serious matter of concern for us and we understand the difficulties of the common man due to this.  The Central Government has been putting in its serious efforts to control the price rise but the state governments also have a similar responsibility to take adequate measures to reduce the burden of the people. When the Congress run state governments increased the limit of gas cylinders from 6 to 9 to benefit my sisters there, why the state government here could not take such a step?”

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Priyanka Gandhi Vadra in Sadar, Raebareli, 16th February 2012

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This election is a challenge to determine your future of the people and the state said Priyanka Gandhi Vadra in Sadar (Raebareli). She was speaking at an election meeting at the Sadar assembly segment of Raebareli, the Parliament constituency of her mother and Congress President Sonia Gandhi.

Priyanka Gandhi remembers Indira Gandhi in Ramganj (Raebareli) 17th February 2012

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“Please remember the fabulous development had taken place under Indira Ji. That time both state and the Centre were ruled by the Congress” reminded Priyanka Gandhi Vadra. She was talking at an election meeting at Raebareli’s Ramganj area. Priyanka Gandhi Vadra urged people to support the Congress and help it to form a Government in Uttar Pradesh.