Sonia Gandhi : A divided team can never succeed and a united team can never fail

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Congress president Sonia Gandhi while addressing the Youth Congress Convention in Delhi on Tuesday said that the UPA government at the Centre was committed to eradicate corruption and hoped that the Opposition will help in passage of anti-graft measures, including Lokpal, during the current session of Parliament.
"Corruption is indeed a plague of public life. We are committed to eradicate it," the Congress President said. She also said that alongwith with the Lokpal Bill, the government is working on a variety of legislations including electoral reforms which will systematically fight corruption. "The political system needs administrative, judicial and electoral reforms, including state funding of elections and fast-tracking of corruption cases. I hope that the Opposition will support us in passing these important measures," said Sonia Gandhi.

Sonia Gandhi on Congress-led UPA’s commitment to eradicate corruption

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The UPA Chairperson asserted that the government has taken a number of measures to empower the citizens. “Our actions have more than showed our resolve. The RTI, which our government brought in, has placed in the hands of the people, in the hands of you all, a powerful weapon against corruption,” she said. The Congress president said the UPA government’s measures like the UID scheme or Aadhar will give all citizens the right to identity. “But we all know the true empowerment can only come from participation,” she said,

Sonia Gandhi: YC should work as a pressure group for implementing Central schemes

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Maintaining that the Congress has always been in the forefront in the fight for freedom and safeguarding the rights of the common people, she said, “In the last seven years, the Congress-led UPA government under the leadership of the Prime Minister Manmohan Singhji has initiated a number of measures that have brought great relief to the aam aadmi while ensuring them their rights. Youth Congress leaders should make sure that schemes of government are widely known and it should work as a “pressure group” to ensure their proper implementation”.

Sonia Gandhi : Congress always fight for freedom and safeguarding the rights of the poor

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She also cautioned the emerging leaders “It has been rightly said and proved that a divided team can never succeed and a united team can never fail”.
“As young India you are being given an opportunity to take part in a great task. Since building takes time, the rewards may not be immediate but it will be deep and satisfying. You have the power to make a beautiful life for yourself and for others” she concluded.

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Appreciating the Youth Congress Sonia Gandhi said “you set an example by barring those convicted of crimes from contesting organisational elections and added “All of you have contested elections in the organization. In all elections some one wins and some one lose. But after elections you are all part of the same team working towards a single common goal, the betterment of the organisation of the Congress. There can be difference of opinions on various issues but these differences can be ironed out through discussions within the organization”.

Congress President Sonia Gandhi stresses the need for attracting more youth to Congress

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She also urged the youth “Your every action will reflect on the organization. You must work with sincerity and honesty. You must listen to the people and help resolve those. You are public servants so fight against all evils of the society like female foeticide and dowry abuses and you should fight discrimination of all size”. She reminded “Congress has a long history of service and sacrifice. Many of leaders have given up their lives for the Nation”. “Politics is not about exhorting power but to work for a better world. As a young Indian you now get an opportunity to be a part of the Nation building. You have the strength to make a place for yourself in your life and for the nation building”.

Congress President Sonia Gandhi on Rajiv Gandhi’s decision to reduce voting age to 18

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Maintaining that the Congress has always been in the forefront in the fight for freedom and safeguarding the rights of the common people, she said, “In the last seven years, the Congress-led UPA government under the leadership of the Prime Minister Manmohan Singhji has initiated a number of measures that have brought great relief to the aam aadmi while ensuring them their rights. Youth Congress leaders should make sure that schemes of government are widely known and it should work as a “pressure group” to ensure their proper implementation”.

Congress President Sonia Gandhi appreciates the democratic elections in YC

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The Congress President informed that the UPA government is all set to introduce the Right to Food Bill in the current session of Parliament by adding “It is our government that has brought in the Mahatma Gandhi NREGA, the Right to Information, the Forest Rights Act and the Right to Education. The Right to Food Bill is to be introduced in the current session of Parliament”.
The UPA Chairperson asserted that the government has taken a number of measures to empower the citizens. “Our actions have more than showed our resolve. The RTI, which our government brought in, has placed in the hands of the people, in the hands of you all, a powerful weapon against corruption,” she said. The Congress president said the UPA government’s measures like the UID scheme or Aadhar will give all citizens the right to identity. “But we all know the true empowerment can only come from participation,” she said,

Congress President Sonia Gandhi congratulates Youth Congress

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Congress president Sonia Gandhi while addressing the Youth Congress Convention in Delhi on Tuesday said that the UPA government at the Centre was committed to eradicate corruption and hoped that the Opposition will help in passage of anti-graft measures, including Lokpal, during the current session of Parliament.
“Corruption is indeed a plague of public life. We are committed to eradicate it,” the Congress President said. She also said that alongwith with the Lokpal Bill, the government is working on a variety of legislations including electoral reforms which will systematically fight corruption. “The political system needs administrative, judicial and electoral reforms, including state funding of elections and fast-tracking of corruption cases. I hope that the Opposition will support us in passing these important measures,” said Sonia Gandhi.

Rahul Gandhi in Maharajganj (UP)

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On the fourth day of his tour to Uttar Pradesh Congress General Secretary Rahul Gandhi lashed out at Mayawati Government for the misuse of the fertilizers and urea sent by the Centre. “We sent fertilizers to Uttar Pradesh for the farmers but they are being black-marketed in Nepal. As a result the farmers in the state do not get the required fertilizers and urea sent by the Union Government,” he said.
He was addressing a well attended rally at Maharajganj near the UP-Nepal border on the last day of his UP tour as part of the Congress campaign for the upcoming assembly polls. Referring the farmers’ issues Congress General Secretary claimed that the Congress Governments realizes not just the strength of the farmers but also the difficulties faced by them. “Congress Governments in states like Delhi, Haryana or Andhra Pradesh have been making policies aiming for the welfare of the farmers. They acquire the lands of farmers by paying adequate compensation. But in Uttar Pradesh, BSP Government grabbed the poor farmers’ land in the Ganga and Yamuna Expressways forcibly. Did not pay proper compensation and sold it to the builders. When the farmers agitated, they were labeled as Naxals,” he argued.
“In Tappal and Bhatta-Parsaul farmers were assaulted by the BSP Government. Police fired at the agitating farmers when they were merely resisting the wrong and forceful land acquisition. When the farmers asked for the adequate compensation for their own land the government authorities called them Naxals. Mayawati Government gave no justice but only bullets to the farmers,” said Rahul Gandhi.

Sonia Gandhi addresses YC convention

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Congress President Sonia Gandhi addressed the Youth Congress convention at Rohini in New Delhi on 29th Nov 2011. Addressing the elected members she said, “ I am happy to be in this historical Youth Congress convention. I expect that you all must have b been benefited with the discussions of the last two days. You must have got a lot of new information and you will try to implement them in your respective areas. I congratulate the Youth Congress for successfully conducting their elections. Would also like to congratulate the Youth Congress Election officers for conducting the election in a fair manner.
You have proved wrong all the apprehensions and have shown that the energy of our youth will definitely take forward the Congress Party.
Our party is the oldest party of this country. In pre independence era the Congress party encouraged the new generation in every part of the country to come forward and provided opportunity to them.
Rajivji believed that our youth will take the country in the forefront of the first row of nations. His decision to provide voting rights at the age of 18 years gave lakhs of youngsters to participate in the democratic process.
Today, Indian youth have registered their presence in the country and abroad in every field. Talented youth should be brought in politics and that's the need of the hour. Your election, your training and your involvement will help in nation building. The process of training which has started is commendable. The very first time you have brought in accountability of the assignment as one's identity. This will help to strengthen the party from the grass root till the top. You all are the foundation of the party and country's hope.
The process of change which has started has given you the elected representatives a very big responsibility. You have to ascertain that the faith which has been shown in you shouldn't go waste. You are responsible towards them who have elected you. And that's why you have to be regularly in touch with them. You have to involve them in your programmes. You have to assign them work and use your imagination in a way that today's voter becomes a sincere worker in the future.

Sonia Gandhi addresses YC Convention

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Congress President Sonia Gandhi addressed the Youth Congress convention at Rohini in New Delhi on 29th Nov 2011. Addressing the elected members she said, “ I am happy to be in this historical Youth Congress convention. I expect that you all must have b been benefited with the discussions of the last two days. You must have got a lot of new information and you will try to implement them in your respective areas. I congratulate the Youth Congress for successfully conducting their elections. Would also like to congratulate the Youth Congress Election officers for conducting the election in a fair manner.
You have proved wrong  all the apprehensions and have shown that the energy of our youth will definitely take forward the Congress Party.
Our party is the oldest party of this country. In pre independence era the Congress party encouraged the new generation in every part of the country to come forward and provided opportunity to them.
Rajivji believed that our youth will take the country in the forefront  of the first row of nations. His decision to provide voting rights at the age of 18 years gave lakhs of youngsters to participate in the democratic process.
Today, Indian youth have registered their presence in the country and abroad in every field. Talented youth should be brought in politics and that's the need of the hour. Your election, your training and your involvement will help in nation building. The process of training which has started is commendable. The very first time you have brought in accountability of the assignment as one's identity. This will help to strengthen the party from the grass root till the top. You all are the foundation of the party and country's hope.
The process of change which has started has given you the elected representatives a very big responsibility.  You have to ascertain that the faith which has been shown in you shouldn't go waste. You are responsible towards them who have elected you. And that's why you have to be regularly in touch with them. You have to involve them in your programmes. You have to assign them work and use your imagination in a way that today's voter becomes a sincere worker in the future.

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ongress President Sonia Gandhi addressed the Youth Congress convention at Rohini in New Delhi on 29th Nov 2011. Addressing the elected members she said, “ I am happy to be in this historical Youth Congress convention. I expect that you all must have b been benefited with the discussions of the last two days. You must have got a lot of new information and you will try to implement them in your respective areas. I congratulate the Youth Congress for successfully conducting their elections. Would also like to congratulate the Youth Congress Election officers for conducting the election in a fair manner.
You have proved wrong all the apprehensions and have shown that the energy of our youth will definitely take forward the Congress Party.
Our party is the oldest party of this country. In pre independence era the Congress party encouraged the new generation in every part of the country to come forward and provided opportunity to them.
Rajivji believed that our youth will take the country in the forefront of the first row of nations. His decision to provide voting rights at the age of 18 years gave opportunity to lakhs of youngsters to participate in the democratic process.
Today, Indian youth have registered their presence in the country and abroad in every field. Talented youth should be brought in politics and that's the need of the hour. Your election, your training and your involvement will help in nation building. The process of training which has started is commendable. The very first time you have brought in accountability of the assignment as one's identity. This will help to strengthen the party from the grass root till the top. You all are the foundation of the party and country's hope.
The process of change which has started has given you the elected representatives a very big responsibility. You have to ascertain that the faith which has been shown in you shouldn't go waste. You are responsible towards them who have elected you. And that's why you have to be regularly in touch with them. You have to involve them in your programmes. You have to assign them work and use your imagination in a way that today's voter becomes a sincere worker in the future.

Bapu challenged, questioned and refined every idea he ever had

Congress General Secretary while addressing the elected representatives of Youth Congress said, “ Bapu challenged, questioned and refined every idea he ever had. He developed leadership in people around him by encouraging them.
A leader in the Indian tradition is not someone who leads people , she is someone who knows how to lead herself.
Gandhiji believed that all human beings have right to political expression. He never sought to control or own the Congress party. Gandhiji not only changed the organization, he changed the people within it.
Today we don't have a Gandhiji. That's why we are using the system of elections and democratization which will enable the Youth Congress to open itself for the youth of this country."

Rahul Gandhi at Khushi Nagar Says that he is angry that UP slips backwards

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90% are being looted. So you should not let such things happen in your state”.
Emphasizing the need for a good government Rahul Gandhi said, “you should bring in a government that works for the entire society – all caste and religion, the poor, dalits, adivasis and the underprivileged. A government that reaches you, listen to you and understand your problems. You can see Congress Governments in Andhra Pradesh, Assam, Haryana or Delhi. We serve the poor in all those states. If a Congress government is formed in UP too, the picture in the state will also change.”
On the fourth day of his tour to Uttar Pradesh Congress General Secretary Rahul Gandhi lashed out at Mayawati Government and teased her by saying that the grass-eati‘elephant’ was converted to a money-eating’ elephant’ by Mayawati. He was addressing a rally at.

Rahul Gandhi at Khushi Nagar “U.P Govt, talks only about 10% of the people

90% are being looted. So you should not let such things happen in your state”.
Emphasizing the need for a good government Rahul Gandhi said, “you should bring in a government that works for the entire society – all caste and religion, the poor, dalits, adivasis and the underprivileged. A government that reaches you, listen to you and understand your problems. You can see Congress Governments in Andhra Pradesh, Assam, Haryana or Delhi. We serve the poor in all those states. If a Congress government is formed in UP too, the picture in the state will also change.”
Boosting the confidence of the people Rahul Gandhi said, “you may be thinking that governments will come and go but nothing is going to happen. But you are wrong. Congress will change the state. We will together bring changes in five years. I can give it in writing. ”

Rahul Gandhi at Khushi Nagar “People from U.P help developing other states”

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Attacking the state government Rahul Gandhi said that in Uttar Pradesh the real problem is the government, not the people. “They do not come to you to know your pain. They do not listen to you. The government represents only 10% of the society and it works only for them and the funds for the rest 90% are being looted. So you should not let such things happen in your state”.

Rahul Gandhi at Khushi Nagar, U.P “Fertilizers for the farmers being black-marketed”

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Expressing his anger over the bad conditions in the state Rahul Gandhi said “I feel angry for the fact that the people of Uttar Pradesh help other countries to develop. The shining metro in Delhi was made by the labours from UP. The roads and buildings in Mumbai were built by them. Who are reaping the benefits of your labour, the respective states. But no jobs are available here in U.P. How can they get jobs without having proper roads, sufficient electricity and water? If your state and you are not developing, you will have to go to other places like Maharashtra, Punjab and Delhi and you have been doing so. We need better development and infrastructure. We need roads, electricity and sufficient water.

Rahul Gandhi at Khushi Nagar, U.P on BSP Govt’s atrocities against the farmers

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“All states, Maharashtra, Haryana, Mumbai, Kerala or Andhra Pradesh, are also surging ahead. The responsibility of the Government is to bring development. But what is happening in Uttar Pradesh? No roads, no electricity or water” he complained. Lamenting over the poor infrastructure in Uttar Pradesh Rahul Gandhi said that the roads in Uttar Pradesh last only 3 months. “The roads are languishing in dilapidated state and are littered with gutters and potholes. Because the funds meant for the roads and other amenities are being diverted to the pockets of ministers and contractors”.

Rahul Gandhi at Khushi Nagar, U.P “Mayawati’s elephant eats money”

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“We sent fertilizers to Uttar Pradesh for the farmers but they are being black-marketed in Nepal. As a result the farmers in the state do not get the required fertilizers and urea sent by the Union Government,” he argued.
Commenting on the misuse of Central funds Rahul Gandhi said, “The money sent through the MGNREGA does not reach the poor. Same is the case with the Janani Suraksha Yojana (JSY). The scheme meant for the benefit of the poor women is also being misused in Uttar Pradesh. Every poor woman is entitled to get Rs 1,400 under this scheme to meet the expenses for the delivery. But in Uttar Pradesh the money meant for the poor women do not reach them. Instead they are forced to bribe the hospital authorities to avail the benefit. This clearly indicates that the money that should have actually reached the poor is not reaching them.”

Rahul Gandhi at Khushi Nagar narrates the pathetic condition of a U.P hospital

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Referring the farmers’ issues Congress General Secretary claimed that the Congress Governments realizes not just the strength of the farmers but also the difficulties faced by them. “Congress Governments have been making policies aiming for the welfare of the farmers. They acquire the lands of farmers by paying adequate compensation. When rich people sell their lands, they get proper price for the land. But in U.P if poor farmers sell their land to the Government and ask for adequate compensation, Government assaults them. BSP Government grabbed the poor farmers’ land in the Gorakhpur-Noida region forcibly. Did not pay proper compensation and sold it to the builders. When the farmers agitated, they were labeled as Naxals. Police fired at the agitating farmers when they were merely resisting the wrong and forceful land acquisition”.

Rahul Gandhi at Khushi Nagar, U.P on Mayawati’s negative stand on MGNREGA

He went on to say “I also travel by Helicopter, but I go to people too. When you go to people, mingle with them, talk to them, share meals with the, stay with them, drink water from their well, get sick then only you will be able to realize their problems. Leaders should come out of Helicopters and should go to the masses.”
Expressing his concern over the pathetic conditions of the hospitals in U.P “I went to a hospital in UP where some painting and renovation works were going on. I went inside. There were no doctors, patients or nurses. Dogs were scampering inside. I asked them what is going on. They said that Mayawati is on a tour to this area and she will be visiting the hospital and therefore the renovation. As she was expected to take the road route so the roads were being repaired and the hospital building was being painted,” he said.
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Rahul Gandhi at Khushi Nagar, U.P on Congress-led UPA’s MGNREGA

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Appreciating the efforts of the Congress-led UPA Government at the centre Rahul Gandhi said “Our Government came to you, listened to you to realize your problems. You told us that you are not able to fetch a job in your villages, but the rich people do get it. We therefore designed the biggest employment generation scheme MGNREGA for the benefit of the poor. Through the MGNREGA policy every poor person is assured of a minimum of 100 days jobs in a year with a daily wage of Rs 120, thus Rs 12,000 per year is guaranteed. All the states welcomed this policy and implemented it at their places. You go to Andhra Pradesh or any other places, you can experience that. In all these states the funds meant for the scheme reach to the people. You can find the details from the internet. Ask anybody in Andhra Pradesh or Kerala about the most beneficial scheme of the Central Government. Without any doubt most will say it is MGNREGA. All other states like Andhra Pradesh, Assam, Rajasthan, Haryana or Delhi all are benefitted by this scheme”. Taking a dig at Mayawati he continued “But your Chief Minister says that MGNREGA is not beneficial. Mayawati has said that publically also during a rally in 2007 at Lucknow. She will say that the scheme is of no use for you because she doesn’t come to you and realize your pain. If she goes to the poor they will tell her about the benefit of the scheme. But she stays in Lucknow and travels by Helicopter.”

Rahul Gandhi at Khushi Nagar, U.P on BJP’s ‘India Shining’ slogan

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On the fourth day of his tour to Uttar Pradesh Congress General Secretary Rahul Gandhi lashed out at Mayawati Government and teased her by saying that the grass-eating ‘elephant’ was converted to a money-eating’ elephant’ by Mayawati. He was addressing a rally at.
Addressing a huge gathering at Pradesh Padrauna in Uttar Pradesh on the last day of his five-day tour to the state as part of the Congress campaign for the upcoming assembly polls he did not spare BJP too. He said that BJP failed to note the problems of the people and claimed that India was shining. “They designed the ‘India Shining’ slogan behind closed doors and their leaders did not go to people, could not understand the poor state of affairs in the villages and thought that India was shining. But the people of India gave them a befitting reply by voting Congress-led UPA to power”. He underlined that the Congress is committed to work for the poor, dalits, adivasis and underprivileged.

Rahul Gandhi: Whenever there is a change, initially people make fun of it but finally they acceept

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Congress General Secretary Rahul Gandhi today inaugurated the Youth Congress Convention in Rohini, Delhi. While addressing a massive rally of newly-elected office-bearers of the Youth Congress Rahul Gandhi urged the youth of the country to work together and cleanse the political system in the country.
“Corruption is most rampant in the political parties in our country. So this political system is to be cleansed and changed. Only the youth of the country can do so. So be ready, work together, change the system” said the Congress General Secretary in-charge of the Youth Congress and NSUI. The two day convention called “Buniyaad’ is the first of its kind in the history of the Youth Congress and is being attended by 8,000-odd elected members from across the country.
"All other parties follow the process of nomination. But the Youth Congress reflects voices that are democratically elected. Not Rahuljee or any other senior leaders selected you, you are here on the basis of your own merit, strength and capacity. Wherever I travel, I see how you are helping change the attitude" said Rahul Gandhi amidst great applauds. “India's youth must help usher in change", he added.
The Congress General Secretary appreciated the efforts to strengthen democracy in the Youth Congress. “During my initial interactions with the friends of Youth Congress, they complained that their voices go unheard in the organization”. “So we started the process of democratization in the Youth Congress (YC). We started it from Punjab and have now implemented in most of other states. Whenever there is a change initially people make fun of it, then they watch and finally they change themselves”, he claimed.
Boosting the confidence of the Youth Congress workers Rahul Gandhi added “If you have faith and confidence in yourself, nobody can stop you from reaching the top. If you continue to work hard for YC and the Congress you can reach miles ahead.”
Rahul Gandhi also appraised the YC members regarding the democratic elections in the outfit. “We ensured that the elections in the Youth Congress are free and fair. We adopted a method similar to the method adopted by the Election Commission of India. Even opposition parties admit that election in the YC is free and fair.”
Reiterating the need of involvement of the youth in politics the Congress General Secretary added “Previously the doors of the politics were closed for the youth. Members came to politics through nominations and recommendations and not on merit. Such leaders were not able to perform satisfactorily and they lacked contact with the masses.” and asked the emerging leaders to work for the cause of common man. “You are not like that. So go to the people, take out people’s issues, talk to them and mingle with them. Poverty is a serious matter of concern. India cannot be shinning till the day there is no poor person in the country. So fight for the poor, fight for aam aadmi”, he urged.
Rahul Gandhi also underlined the role of senior leaders and said “The youth cannot work alone. Do not think that you are the bonded labourers of the party. Seniors are there to guide you and work with you. We need to blend experience with the youth”.
Pouring more positive energy into the young members Rahul Gandhi added “I want to tell the youth that our system is open for all. Our election is free and fair. So please join Youth Congress and fight for the progress of the country”.
Exuding confidence among the cadres he went on saying “We have full faith in you. So get ready to fight against corruption. Go to villages and try to know their issues. change the system by fighting for the poor”.
Taking a dig at other parties he commented “In other parties, senior leaders command and junior leaders obey. But in the Congress all members come to the party on their ability and strength. Not one of you has come from the sky through a parachute. You know what I mean by that”.
“So, all of you have come on your own strength. Now let us work together and change the country” concluded Rahul Gandhi.
The convention will also be addressed by Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and Congress President Sonia Gandhi during the valedictory session on Tuesday.

Rahul Gandhi thanks Priyanka Gandhi Vadra

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Congress General Secretary Rahul Gandhi said that he has decided to work for Amethi even from his childhood days. Rahul Gandhi also thanked Priyanka Gandhi who is campaigning for him. He promised Amethi that he will continue to work for Amethi and he would ensure development.

Rahul Gandhi ridicules BJP’s slogan

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Congress General Secretary Rahul Gandhi said that for development the involvement of the poor people also should be ensured. Rahul Gandhi also ridiculed the slogan India is Shining by BJP. Congress is for the upliftment of poor and common people of the Country he said. This is the difference between Congress and BJP added Rahul Gandhi.

Women of Uttar Pradesh are against Mayawati: Congress (I)

Congress (I) has said Mayawati not only betrayed dalits and poor but also women of the Uttar Pradesh who feel cheated as well as insulted. At the time of last Assembly elections Mayawati had assured crime against women would be severely dealt with. Women voted for Mayawati on this assurance but Mayawati did not fulfill her promise.  Instead she busied herself in amassing wealth by corrupt means while befooling the public she kept on giving statements that crime and corruption will not be tolerated. But she did not do anything on the ground. As a result life of women and girls particularly those belonging to dalit, OBCs and minorities has turned completely unsafe.  Even Mayawati’s ministers and legislators have been involved in rape cases.  So much so policemen have been committing rape even on minor girls. To add insult to injury Mayawati has been holding public meetings to distribute relief cheques to victims of rape cases, said Congress (I).  

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Rahul Gandhi recalls childhood memories

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Congress General Secretary Rahul Gndhi recalled his childhood memories of traveling around North India with father Rajiv Gandhi. There were no proper roads and other infracture said Rahul Gandhi. He also recalled his visits to the houses of the poor people in Amethi. From that day onwards I vowed to work for the development of Amethi.

Congress (I) - The only alternative

Congress (I) has said it is dismaying that Uttar Pradesh, once a prosperous state, is now reeling under corruption, crime, extortions, abductions and rapes. Caste-based and class-based politics adopted by BJP, SP and BSP governments was only meant to grab political power but not to serve the people. The government of one party was followed by another party.  None cared for the development of the state.  No attempts were to take the state forward on the path of progress and prosperity. All those non-Congress governments failed to address the issues of the people. This trend will continue indefinitely unless such short-sighted and corrupt political parties are rejected in the coming Assembly polls in early 2012.  It is Congress (I) which has been working tirelessly for the development of Uttar Pradesh – a state which has given most of the Prime Ministers to the country under Congress (I) leadership.  In the circumstances proven and time tested Congress (I) Party is the only viable and effective alternative for the people of Uttar Pradesh.

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Rahul Gandhi: “If a leader wouldn’t eat ‘roti’ at a poor’s house, he can’t see his helplessness”

With thundering-cum-emotive speech to the huge gathering at the Phulpur poll rally in Uttar Pradesh, the Congress general secretary Rahul Gandhi spoke for the poor of the state and what a leader should do.

“If a leader does not go to the poor, the backward, the common people, he cannot understand their problem. When leader wouldn’t eat with the poor, wouldn’t eat chapatti at his house, wouldn’t see his helplessness, till then he can’t understand the problem of the poor,” said Rahul.

The Youth Congress icon added, “Until a leader does not drink the dirty water from a poor’s house, until his stomach pains, until he falls ill, he cannot understand anything about poverty. And till the time a leader understands the condition of the poor, he does not go to the poor’s house; he cannot get angry (like he gets often).”

The young Congress MP from Amethi has put forward many a questions to be answered both by the political class especially the ones who really want to do good for the nation. There are others who need to correct their conduct.

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Rahul Gandhi in Dumariyaganj, Uttar Pradesh, Part-1

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On the fourth day of his tour to Uttar Pradesh Congress General Secretary Rahul Gandhi took a dig at BJP by questioning the ‘India Shining’ slogan during the 2004 Parliament elections. Addressing a huge gathering at Dumariyaganj in Uttar Pradesh as a part of his campaign in the state for the upcoming assembly elections he said that the BJP failed to note the problems of the people and claimed that India was shining.
“They brought the ‘India Shining’ slogan because their leaders do not go to people, do not mingle with them and do not share their meals. As a result they could not understand the poor state of affairs in the villages and thought that India was shining. Some senior leaders without trying to ascertain the actual situation; sitting inside TV studios and declared that India is shining. But that is not the truth. What is shining then? It was their houses, their vehicles that were shining but the poor people continued to struggle,” he added.
He categorically stated that that India cannot be shinning till the day there is no poor person in the country. He underlined that the Congress is committed to work for the poor, dalits, adivasis and underprivileged by stating the Congress slogan – a government of aam aadmi, a government for development.

Rahul Gandhi in Balrampur, Uttar Pradesh final part_3

Rahul Gandhi in Balrampur, Uttar Pradesh final part_3

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On the second day of his UP tour Congress General Secretary Rahul Gandhi took on the Mayawati- led BSP Government in the state. Addressing a Congress workers’ meet at Nanpara, Rahul Gandhi argued that the UP Government has been looting the Central welfare funds meant for the poor.
Questioning Mayawati’s ambiguous stand vis-à-vis MGNREGA Rahul Gandhi wondered, “UP Chief Minister has been saying that MGNREGA is not a useful scheme for the state. But yesterday, she claimed that she never said that MGNREGA is of no use. However, in October 2007 Mayawati during a rally in Lucknow had said that state of Uttar Pradesh will not be benefitted from the scheme. You can check the newspaper records for that. In my opinion Mayawati is wrong. Every poor person in this country will benefit from this employment guarantee scheme. ”

Rahul Gandhi in Balrampur, Uttar Pradesh final part_2

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On the second day of his UP tour Congress General Secretary Rahul Gandhi took on the Mayawati- led BSP Government in the state. Addressing a Congress workers’ meet at Nanpara, Rahul Gandhi argued that the UP Government has been looting the Central welfare funds meant for the poor.
Underlining the significance of the MGNREGA scheme Rahul Gandhi said, “By the MGNREGA policy every poor person is assured of a minimum of 100 days jobs in a year with a daily wage of Rs120. Ask anybody in Andhra Pradesh or Kerala about the most beneficial scheme of the Central Government. Without any doubts most will say it is MGNREGA. It is not just a claim. The records are available on the internet anybody can check the fact about the benefits of the policy.”

Rahul Gandhi in Balrampur, Uttar Pradesh final part_1

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On the second day of his UP tour Congress General Secretary Rahul Gandhi took on the Mayawati- led BSP Government in the state. Addressing a Congress workers’ meet at Nanpara, Rahul Gandhi argued that the UP Government has been looting the Central welfare funds meant for the poor.
Referring the UPA Government policies Congress General Secretary said that the Congress-led Union Government is framing policies for the benefit of poor. Implementing schemes like MGNREGA, Janani Suraksha Yojana, Sarva Siksha Abhiyan, Right to Education etc for the betterment of everybody still the people of UP are denied of the benefits.

Rahul Gandhi in Pachperwa, Balrampur, U.P.

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On the third day of his tour to Uttar Pradesh Congress General Secretary Rahul Gandhi reiterated that he will continue with the bait of going to the people to know their problems. He was addressing a rally at Pachperwa in Balrampur, Uttar Pradesh as a part of the Congress campaign for the upcoming assembly polls.
"Every time whenever I mingle with the poor, visit their houses and share meals with them, some senior leaders while sitting inside TV studios mock at me. They call such things a drama of Rahul Gandhi," he told a gathering. "If mixing with the people to understand their problems and issues is a drama, I will continue with this drama throughout my life. I will go to their houses. I will eat their food. I will drink water from their well. I may fall sick; no problem. But I will not stop this" said Rahul Gandhi amidst loud applauds.
Appreciating the performance of the Congress Governments Congress General Secretary said, “The UPA Government at the centre has been working for the benefits of the common man, poor, dalit, adivasis and underprivileged. All the Congress led Governments at various places like Andhra Pradesh, Kerala and Delhi continue with efforts of serving the common man. We made policies like MGNREGA, Sarva Siksha Abhiyan and Janani Suraksha Yojana for the benefits of the poor in the country”. He then added “By the MGNREGA policy every poor person is assured of a minimum of 100 days jobs in a year with a daily wage of Rs120. We sanctioned amounts under this scheme to Uttar Pradesh also. Day before yesterday only we sanctioned a huge fund for the state. We sanctioned Rs. 3000/- crore funds for Bundelkhand too. But the amount does not reach you” and urged “In Uttar Pradesh also you should bring in a Government which listens to you.”
Rahul Gandhi also expressed his concern over the pathetic conditions in the hospitals in the state. “I went to a hospital in UP where some painting and renovation works were going on. I went inside. There were no doctors, patients or nurses. Dogs were scampering inside. I asked them what is going on. They said that Mayawati is on a tour to this area and she will be visiting the hospital and therefore the renovation. As she was expected to take the road route so the roads were being repaired and the hospital building was being painted,” he said. He advised Mayawati to go to the people and listen to their grievances.

Rahul Gandhi at Nanpara, U.P says that Congress always worked for the poor

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On the second day of his UP tour Congress General Secretary Rahul Gandhi took on the Mayawati- led BSP Government in the state. Addressing a Congress workers’ meet at Nanpara, Rahul Gandhi argued that the UP Government has been looting the Central welfare funds meant for the poor.
Referring the UPA Government policies Congress General Secretary said that the Congress-led Union Government is framing policies for the benefit of poor. Implementing schemes like MGNREGA, Janani Suraksha Yojana, Sarva Siksha Abhiyan, Right to Education etc for the betterment of everybody still the people of UP are denied of the benefits.

Rahul Gandhi at Nanpara, U.P talks about the misuse of Janani Suraksha Yojana

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On the second day of his UP tour Congress General Secretary Rahul Gandhi took on the Mayawati- led BSP Government in the state. Addressing a Congress workers’ meet at Nanpara, Rahul Gandhi argued that the UP Government has been looting the Central welfare funds meant for the poor.
Adding further he said, “last time we had sanctioned Rs 5,000 crore under MGNREGA to the UP Government and yesterday we again sanctioned Rs 12,000 crore. But the sad part is that this amount does not reach the common man in the state. When I asked the people of UP they said that the MGNREGA policy is good but the benefits do not reach them. This is quite sad as this money does not belong to the central government or the state Government or the ministers it is your money. Still you are denied of it.”

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Rahul Gandhi at Nanpara, U.P challenges Mayawati’s stand on MGNREGA

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On the second day of his UP tour Congress General Secretary Rahul Gandhi took on the Mayawati- led BSP Government in the state. Addressing a Congress workers’ meet at Nanpara, Rahul Gandhi argued that the UP Government has been looting the Central welfare funds meant for the poor.
Questioning Mayawati’s ambiguous stand vis-à-vis MGNREGA Rahul Gandhi wondered, “UP Chief Minister has been saying that MGNREGA is not a useful scheme for the state. But yesterday, she claimed that she never said that MGNREGA is of no use. However, in October 2007 Mayawati during a rally in Lucknow had said that state of Uttar Pradesh will not be benefitted from the scheme. You can check the newspaper records for that. In my opinion Mayawati is wrong. Every poor person in this country will benefit from this employment guarantee scheme. ”

Congress alleges that Mayawati misuses Central funds

There is just no end to the war of words between the Congress and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mayawati over Rahul Gandhi’s remarks regarding the prevailing state of affairs in India’s most populous state.

The Congress is furious at the comments of Mayawati that instead of indulging in “vote bank politics” and expressing his anger against the state government, Mr. Gandhi should vent his ire at the Central government.

The Congress spokesperson Rashid Alvi criticized the ruling state government and said, “Mayawati has misused funds in constructing parks and erecting statutes including her own, which is unheard of in our country.”

The systematic campaign of Mayawati against the Congress is a sign that she is concerned at the prospect of the Congress hurting chances of Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) in the Assembly election.

More of this heated exchange is bound to take place in the days to come. Though nobody’s going to win with the words, they certainly contribute in creating the atmosphere for such political battles.

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Rahul Gandhi at Nanpara “Mayawati said that MGNREGA is of no use in U.P”

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On the second day of his UP tour Congress General Secretary Rahul Gandhi took on the Mayawati- led BSP Government in the state. Addressing a Congress workers’ meet at Nanpara, Rahul Gandhi argued that the UP Government has been looting the Central welfare funds meant for the poor.
Underlining the significance of the MGNREGA scheme Rahul Gandhi said, “By the MGNREGA policy every poor person is assured of a minimum of 100 days jobs in a year with a daily wage of Rs120. Ask anybody in Andhra Pradesh or Kerala about the most beneficial scheme of the Central Government. Without any doubts most will say it is MGNREGA. It is not just a claim. The records are available on the internet anybody can check the fact about the benefits of the policy.”

Rahul Gandhi at Gaind Ghar Ground ,Bahraich (U.P) Part-2

Addressing a Congress workers’ meet at Gaind Ghar Ground, Bahraich on the second day of his UP tour AICC General Secretary Rahul Gandhi lashed out at the Mayawati Government. He said that the BSP Government has been misusing all the welfare schemes brought in by the Central Government meant for the poor.
Speaking to the Congress workers assembled in large numbers Rahul Gandhi said, “my family has a good relationship with Behrauch. It was from here Rajiv Gandhi made the historic announcement to reduce the age limit to vote from 21 to 18.” He also said that he learnt the habit of going to the villages and meeting the people from his grand mother and former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi.
Referring the UPA Government policies Congress General Secretary added, “While campaigning for the Parliament elections in 2004 Congress has promised to form a government that would work for the common man. We had promised a government that works for the poor, dalits and adivasis. With the implementation of schemes like MGNREGA, Janani Suraksha Yojana, Sarva Siksha Abhiyan and Right to Education all aiming the benefit of the poor we have indeed delivered.” Underlining the significance of the MGNREGA scheme, Rahul Gandhi said, “by the MGNREGA policy poor persons are assured of a minimum of 100 days jobs in a year with a daily wage of Rs120. Ask anybody in Andhra Pradesh or Kerala about the most beneficial scheme of the Central Government. Without any doubts most will say it is MGNREGA.”

Expressing concerns over the misuse of MGNREGA funds by the BSP Government Rahul Gandhi commented, “we do sanction funds under this scheme to the UP Government as well. Whatever amount the Uttar Pradesh Government demanded from the Centre we sanctioned it. Whether it is Rs 10 or Rs 10 lakh we sent it. But actually what is happening? Your Chief Minister says that MGNREGA is of no use. When all other states are admitting that MGNREGA is the most useful policy and many poor people make the job cards and enjoy the benefit of the scheme, BSP Government says that the scheme is of no use. I remember in October 2007 too Chief Minister Mayawati during a rally had repeated that the MGNREGA is not beneficial. In fact the funds sent by the Centre pocketed by the ministers."

Rahul Gandhi at Gaind Ghar Ground ,Bahraich (U.P) Part-2

Addressing a Congress workers’ meet at Gaind Ghar Ground, Bahraich on the second day of his UP tour AICC General Secretary Rahul Gandhi lashed out at the Mayawati Government. He said that the BSP Government has been misusing all the welfare schemes brought in by the Central Government meant for the poor.
Speaking to the Congress workers assembled in large numbers Rahul Gandhi said, “my family has a good relationship with Behrauch. It was from here Rajiv Gandhi made the historic announcement to reduce the age limit to vote from 21 to 18.” He also said that he learnt the habit of going to the villages and meeting the people from his grand mother and former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi.
Referring the UPA Government policies Congress General Secretary added, “While campaigning for the Parliament elections in 2004 Congress has promised to form a government that would work for the common man. We had promised a government that works for the poor, dalits and adivasis. With the implementation of schemes like MGNREGA, Janani Suraksha Yojana, Sarva Siksha Abhiyan and Right to Education all aiming the benefit of the poor we have indeed delivered.” Underlining the significance of the MGNREGA scheme, Rahul Gandhi said, “by the MGNREGA policy poor persons are assured of a minimum of 100 days jobs in a year with a daily wage of Rs120. Ask anybody in Andhra Pradesh or Kerala about the most beneficial scheme of the Central Government. Without any doubts most will say it is MGNREGA.”

Expressing concerns over the misuse of MGNREGA funds by the BSP Government Rahul Gandhi commented, “we do sanction funds under this scheme to the UP Government as well. Whatever amount the Uttar Pradesh Government demanded from the Centre we sanctioned it. Whether it is Rs 10 or Rs 10 lakh we sent it. But actually what is happening? Your Chief Minister says that MGNREGA is of no use. When all other states are admitting that MGNREGA is the most useful policy and many poor people make the job cards and enjoy the benefit of the scheme, BSP Government says that the scheme is of no use. I remember in October 2007 too Chief Minister Mayawati during a rally had repeated that the MGNREGA is not beneficial. In fact the funds sent by the Centre pocketed by the ministers."

Rahul Gandhi at Gaind Ghar Ground ,Bahraich (U.P) Part-2

Addressing a Congress workers’ meet at Gaind Ghar Ground, Bahraich on the second day of his UP tour AICC General Secretary Rahul Gandhi lashed out at the Mayawati Government. He said that the BSP Government has been misusing all the welfare schemes brought in by the Central Government meant for the poor.
Speaking to the Congress workers assembled in large numbers Rahul Gandhi said, “my family has a good relationship with Behrauch. It was from here Rajiv Gandhi made the historic announcement to reduce the age limit to vote from 21 to 18.” He also said that he learnt the habit of going to the villages and meeting the people from his grand mother and former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi.
Referring the UPA Government policies Congress General Secretary added, “While campaigning for the Parliament elections in 2004 Congress has promised to form a government that would work for the common man. We had promised a government that works for the poor, dalits and adivasis. With the implementation of schemes like MGNREGA, Janani Suraksha Yojana, Sarva Siksha Abhiyan and Right to Education all aiming the benefit of the poor we have indeed delivered.” Underlining the significance of the MGNREGA scheme, Rahul Gandhi said, “by the MGNREGA policy poor persons are assured of a minimum of 100 days jobs in a year with a daily wage of Rs120. Ask anybody in Andhra Pradesh or Kerala about the most beneficial scheme of the Central Government. Without any doubts most will say it is MGNREGA.”

Expressing concerns over the misuse of MGNREGA funds by the BSP Government Rahul Gandhi commented, “we do sanction funds under this scheme to the UP Government as well. Whatever amount the Uttar Pradesh Government demanded from the Centre we sanctioned it. Whether it is Rs 10 or Rs 10 lakh we sent it. But actually what is happening? Your Chief Minister says that MGNREGA is of no use. When all other states are admitting that MGNREGA is the most useful policy and many poor people make the job cards and enjoy the benefit of the scheme, BSP Government says that the scheme is of no use. I remember in October 2007 too Chief Minister Mayawati during a rally had repeated that the MGNREGA is not beneficial. In fact the funds sent by the Centre pocketed by the ministers."

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Rahul Gandhi in Barabanki, Uttar Pradesh Part-2

Regarding the relief package for the Weavers, Rahul Gandhi said “some of the delegates of the Bunkars came to me and said that if the scheme is implemented through the state run Society, the money will not reach them. So we changed the policy and made such a scheme that the money would directly reach the Bunkar’s bank account. We also introduced a credit card for them. Further Rs. 3000 cr worth interest is waived off.” Referring the inefficient state Government, Congress General Secretary said “the Central Government is forced to deposit the amount directly to the individual account because of the inability of the state Government. UPA Government is ready to do more work for the poor, but U.P Government will not help those schemes to reach you. Unless you do not change the state Government, you cannot change your future. If the Government of Uttar Pradesh is changed, the entire U.P will change, the entire picture of U.P will be different.”
“Today India has got enough funds. The problem is that it is not reaching the common man. Now we are introducing a UID card” said Rahul Gandhi elaborating the benefits of the UID card scheme. “Now people have different cards issued by different authorities. Through the UID card scheme, every citizen will have a single card like your ration card, NREGA job card etc. Every person will be having a unique card with a unique number which will include all the details of the person. So when the Centre sends any amount it will directly go to his bank account. “
“For the past 20 years, the funds meant for the development of the state do not reach you. The money is being pocketed by the ministers, bureaucrats and politicians. We want the money meant for you should reach you directly. Our Government will ensure the same. And a Congress Government will be a Government for the poor and will work for the common man’s cause and will not be working for any particular caste or religion” he added. Rahul Gandhi also assured “we will bring back the glory in Uttar Pradesh. We will bring the state back on track”.
“Today if U.P wants to bring any progress in the fields of IT, it is not able to do. Bangalore has become the IT hub now. If U.P wants to progress in the field of Industry, it is not able to do so because Tamil Nadu has become the prime centre for the industry. Uttar Pradesh is going backwards. If you and your state are not developing, you will have to go to other places like Maharashtra, Punjab and Delhi and you have been doing so. We need better development and infrastructure. We need roads, electricity and sufficient water. We will do it for you” assured Rahul Gandhi. “In the next ten years, we will bring U.P to the forefront of development. The country is looking towards Andhra Pradesh, Delhi and Maharashtra but is not looking towards Uttar Pradesh. We should change this. SP and BSP did a lot of talks but you know what they did in the past 20 years. They will continue their anti-poor policies if they get power again” warned Rahul Gandhi. “You go to Kerala, Assam or Delhi and experience the developments there. We will together change Uttar Pradesh. I am sure that the Congress will win the next elections. We will work together, fight together for a better Uttar Pradesh” said Rahul Gandhi concluding his speech.

Rahul Gandhi in barabanki, uttar Pradesh Part-1

AICC General Secretary Rahul Gandhi began his five-day tour of Uttar Pradesh on Tuesday from Barabanki. He reached Lucknow Airport in the morning and went directly to Barabanki. He lashed out at the BSP Government in Uttar Pradesh and said that the Welfare funds sent by the UPA Government at the centre are not reaching the poor man. Rahul Gandhi also underlined the importance of the UID card, the relief packages for the weavers and MGNREGA.
“The state of Uttar Pradesh has a good family relation with my family. I came to Barabanki during the last elections, and you elected a Congress candidate from here. I am thankful for the same. Some people say that all other parties are strong but Congress is not having adequate funds. But the real strong party is the one which works honestly. The strength is not acquired through money but through the people” said the Congress General Secretary. He further added “the Governments of BJP, BSP and SP were anti-poor. They did nothing for the benefit of the poor people. But Congress is a party which is committed to work for the poor. Congress wants to install a pro-poor, pro-people Government in Uttar Pradesh. Congress cannot win the elections if the Congress workers do not work in full strength as the sincere cadres of the party is the strength of Congress. And I am confident that they will work hard for the success of the party.”
Regarding various welfare schemes implemented by the Congress-led UPA Government at the centre, Rahul Gandhi said “From 2004, The UPA is in power at the centre. UPA Government keeps sending money to all the states and it sends huge amount for the state of Uttar Pradesh too for its development. We are ready to send more. But it doesn’t reach you.” We made good schemes like MGNREGA and sanctioned huge amounts to ensure jobs to all. But is it reaching you? Where is the fund going? He asked adding “It goes to middlemen, ministers, politicians and bureaucrats. Your Chief Minister says that there is no need for MGNREGA. You go to any place across the country. Everyone says about the benefits of MGNREGA. But your Chief Minister does not need that. Ministers and contractors are being benefitted in Uttar Pradesh.”
Referring JSY scheme Rahul Gandhi said “you must have heard about Janansi Suraksha Yojana (JSY). But the scheme meant for the benefit of the poor women is also being misused in Uttar Pradesh. The money meant for the poor women do not reach them. There are reported cases that there are women who deliver baby every week! The money which actually should have reached the poor women is not reaching them. Same is the case with the loan waiver schemes for the farmers. It is your future and the future of the common man. The Chief Minister, bureaucrats or ministers do not lose any, but it is the common man who is the real loser.”

Rahul Gandhi thanks Priyanka Gandhi Vadra

Congress General Secretary Rahul Gandhi said that he has decided to work for Amethi even from his childhood days. Rahul Gandhi also thanked Priyanka Gandhi who is campaigning for him. He promised Amethi that he will continue to work for Amethi and he would ensure development.

Rahul Gandhi to carry forward Rajiv Gandhi’s efforts

When Rajiv Gandhi was the M.P from Amethi, he did all sincere efforts for Amethi, said Rahul Gandhi. Congress General Secretary said that he too wanted to do the same for Amethi. Amethi and Raebareli are the main focus for him and Rahul Gandhi assured full cooperation and efforts for the progress of these two.

Rahul Gandhi ridicules BJP’s slogan

Congress General Secretary Rahul Gandhi said that for development the involvement of the poor people also should be ensured. Rahul Gandhi also ridiculed the slogan India is Shining by BJP. Congress is for the upliftment of poor and common people of the Country he said. This is the difference between Congress and BJP added Rahul Gandhi.

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Rahul Gandhi recalls childhood memories

Congress General Secretary Rahul Gndhi recalled his childhood memories of traveling around North India with father Rajiv Gandhi. There were no proper roads and other infracture said Rahul Gandhi. He also recalled his visits to the houses of the poor people in Amethi. From that day onwards I vowed to work for the development of Amethi.

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Rahul Gandhi intervenes to implement relief package for U.P weavers

Congress General Secretary Rahul Gandhi once again expressed his feeling towards the common man by intervening to highlight the plight of weavers in Uttar Pradesh. He had written a letter to the minister requesting him to implement the already sanctioned Rs. 3000 crore package for the weavers and the Union Cabinet has agreed to announce a relief package for weavers in Varanasi that may include waiver of debt for both co-operative societies and individual weavers and a credit card for weavers.
The mission to find a solution to weavers’ problems started long back when Rahul Gandhi received a letter from Abdussalam, a former MLA from Mubarakpur on 18th December 2010, narrating the pathetic conditions of the weavers in the area. On 23rd February 2011, Rahul Gandhi with representatives of weavers’ community met the Prime Minister and apprised him regarding the problems being faced by them. Within a week, the Union Government, in its budget in February 28, 2011 announced the relief package for the bunkars. During his visit to Uttar Pradesh Congress General Secretary had again taken up this issue when he met the weavers in the months of July and November 2011.

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Rahul Gandhi intervenes to implement relief package for U.P weavers

Congress General Secretary Rahul Gandhi once again expressed his feeling towards the common man by intervening to highlight the plight of weavers in Uttar Pradesh. He had written a letter to the minister requesting him to implement the already sanctioned Rs. 3000 crore package for the weavers and the Union Cabinet has agreed to announce a relief package for weavers in Varanasi that may include waiver of debt for both co-operative societies and individual weavers and a credit card for weavers.
The mission to find a solution to weavers’ problems started long back when Rahul Gandhi received a letter from Abdussalam, a former MLA from Mubarakpur on 18th December 2010, narrating the pathetic conditions of the weavers in the area. On 23rd February 2011, Rahul Gandhi with representatives of weavers’ community met the Prime Minister and apprised him regarding the problems being faced by them. Within a week, the Union Government, in its budget in February 28, 2011 announced the relief package for the bunkars. During his visit to Uttar Pradesh Congress General Secretary had again taken up this issue when he met the weavers in the months of July and November 2011.

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Indira Gandhi remembered on her 94th birth anniversary

The nation remembered former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi on her 94th birth anniversary on Saturday. President Pratibha Patil and Vice President Hamid Ansari, Congress President UPA Chairperson Sonia Gandhi and Congress General Secretary Rahul Gandhi paid rich tributes to the leader at her memorial Shakti Sthal in New Delhi on the banks of Yamuna.
Indira Gandhi, born on November 19, 1917 was the first woman Prime Minister of India. Her father Jawaharlal Nehru was a pivotal figure in the Indian independence movement and the first Prime Minister of independent India. After Nehru's death in 1964, she became a Rajya Sabha member and was inducted in Lal Bahadur Shastri's cabinet as Minister of Information and Broadcasting.
She held three consecutive terms as Prime Minister from 1966 to 1977. Indira Gandhi was assassinated on October 31, 1984.

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Rahul Gandhi lists out developments in Amethi

Rahul Gandhi said that he has done a lot of development in Amethi. Congress General Secretary also said that he wants to work like Rajiv Gandhi who did a lot of works for Amethi. Rahul Gandhi promised that he will work for further progress of Amethi in the coming years. He thanked people of Amethi for the support extended.

Rahul Gandhi asks BJP “Which part of India is shining?”

Congress General Secretary Rahul Gandhi questioned the India is shining slogan of BJP. He ridiculed the BJP and its slogan. Rahul Gandhi asked which part of India is shining? But people of India told them that India is not shining. Rahul Gandhi said that NDA government never bothered about common man and only Congress is concerned about the poor people.

Rahul Gandhi about the strength of villages

Rahul Gandhi, Congress General Secretary said that his priority is to eradicate poverty. He believes in the strength of the poor and underprivileged said Rahul Gandhi. The strength of the country is in the villages he added. For the development we should include all the people including the poor and farmers asserted Rahul Gandhi.

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra “People need development”

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra during an election campaign at Uttar Pradesh said that the people of the state want development. Congress leader said that people don’t want to indulge in any unwanted discussions and they want all the leaders talk about development and progress. Congress is committed to work for the people said Priyanka Gandhi.

MGNREGA is a landmark scheme : Rahul Gandhi

Congress General Secretary Rahul Gandhi said that MGNREGA is the landmark policy of the UPA Government. The scheme is the most revolutionary said Rahul Gandhi. It helped all sections of people including poor, dalit and adivasis. MGNREGA ensured job guarantee said Rahul Gandhi.

India is progressing fast says Rahul Gandhi

Congress General Secretary Rahul Gandhi said that our country is progressing fast. The progress is mainly because of the policies of UPA Government said Rahul Gandhi. Our country showed the world that we too can develop. All the world are now keenly watching us. India could achieve the growth with the cooperation from all the people including poor people, farmers and others. Because of them only we could achieve independence too added Rahul Gandhi.

I am committed for Amethi’s development: Rahul Gandhi

When Rajiv Gandhi was the M.P from Amethi, he did all sincere efforts for Amethi, said Rahul Gandhi. Congress General Secretary said that he too wanted to do the same for Amethi. Amethi and Raebareli are the main focus for him and Rahul Gandhi assured full cooperation and efforts for the progress of these two.

Sonia Gandhi on Indian democracy

Congress president Sonia Gandhi addressed the 10th Indira Gandhi Conference. We are discussing about social democracy when the social democracy as such is under stress said Sonia Gandhi. Democracy was a dream which is now a reality, she added. Democracy opened up more opportunities for further development both in social and economic sector, Sonia Gandhi added.

Development should reach villages says Rahul Gandhi

Congress General Secretary Rahul Gandhi said that he sees two sides of India. One is of elite and the other is of poor and underprivileged. The development will come only all the sections are developed. The development should happen in both urbal and rural areas said Rahul Gandhi. His aim for the balanced development said Rahul Gandhi. The strength of the country is the villages, added Rahul Gandhi.

Amethi is my priority assures Rahul Gandhi

Congress General Secretary Rahul Gandhi promised that he would work for development of Amethi. Your future is my priority said Rahul Gandhi. Rahul Gandhi also assured that Amethi’s progress will be his prioriy ever. For the next twenty years I will work for Amethi promised Rahul Gandhi. He also thanked Priyanka Gandhi Vadra.

Rahul Gandhi to strengthen democracy within Congress

Congress General Secretary Rahul Gandhi said that all the party workers should get training. There are a number of youth and poor and many of them can become leaders too. But they need training said Rahul Gandhi. Anyone can fight elections so that participation for all can be ensured. We want to democratize Congress in all parts of the Country said Rahul Gandhi.

Rahul Gandhi: Loot in Janani Suraksha Yojna under Mayaraj

Rahul Gandhi: Loot in Janani Suraksha Yojna under Mayaraj: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mayawati always says that she is the apostle of woman and Dalits. But if we go through the present records of ...

Loot in Janani Suraksha Yojna under Mayaraj

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mayawati always says that she is the apostle of woman and Dalits. But if we go through the present records of Uttar Pradesh we can realize that she has failed on both the fronts. Under Maya regime, the crime against women and atrocities against Dalits have piled up. The recent report from the National Crime Record Bureau clearly indicates the increase in crime rates, rape and atrocities in U.P. 

Launching the Congress campaign for the upcoming assembly elections in the state, Congress General Secretary Rahul Gandhi had slammed Mayawati for the rampant corruption in the state as well as the atrocities against women, dalits and farmers.  “Under the Janani Suraksha Yojna, Rs 1,400 is given to a mother for having an institutional delivery. This curiously resulted in several thousand women in Uttar Pradesh having a child every week. Looking closely at the records one finds women with the same names having 52 children within a year,” said Rahul Gandhi.

The details gathered under the RTI prove that Rahul Gandhi was right when he pointed out the misuse of the Janani Suraksha Yoijana (JSY) under the BSP rule. Some glaring cases are:

·         Neelam (26), resident of Tarwa Mahant village of Shravasti, was shown as having delivered babies on three days in a row i.e. October 27, 28 and 29, 2010. She was also shown to have delivered a baby on May 18, 2010. Two times, the name of her husband was mentioned as Rajendra and twice as Dinesh. On spot verification, only one Neelam, wife of Rajendra, was found, who delivered a baby on October 27, 2010

·         Jyoti, wife of Chetram, resident of Jamunahi village in Ikauna block of Shravasti, delivered a baby on February 22, 2011. Three ASHA workers, namely Ram Kumari, Madhvi and Preeti Singh, claimed Rs 2,000 each for the delivery

·         Ameerun Nisha, resident of Bargadhai village, Inhauna block of district Shravasti, delivered a baby twice in 15 days. Rs 2,000 was drawn in her name first on January 18, 2011 and then again on January 31, 2011

·         Razia Bano, resident of Shipura village in Shivpura block of Balrampur district, first delivered a baby on May 5, 2010 and then delivered a second baby on June 12, 2010

·         In Sitapur, 60-year-old Noor Jahan, wife of Kallu Khan, resident of Shivthan village of Mishrikh block, is shown as 21-year-old woman who delivered a baby on August 13, 2010. Noor Jahan had actually delivered a baby 17 years back

This is not a concocted story but the glimpses of some naked and blatant truths of corruption under the present Mayawati Government. The JSY which is framed with the objective of reducing maternal and neo-natal mortality by promoting institutional delivery among the poor pregnant women, we can see how the scheme is being misused. Mayawati, who herself claims to be messiah to protect women rights, closes her eyes towards this insensitive corruption and open loot in the state thus prevent this scheme from reaching to the poor and deserving poor women. Not only the JSY funds are being mismanaged, the crore of Mahatma Gandhi NREGA funds are also not being misused by Mayawati in Uttar Pradesh.

In an attempt to target the Mayawati government over corruption in the National Rural Health Mission at the grassroots level, the Congress has been verifying the lists of beneficiaries of the Janani Surksha Yojna it had obtained by filing RTI applications earlier this year. To begin with, work has begun in 131 Assembly constituencies in central UP. Trained volunteers have spread out in selected villages to identify JSY beneficiaries who do not exist, or who were never paid the cash incentive although funds were withdrawn in their name. The volunteers will draw up lists of BPL and SC/ST women who were denied benefits of the scheme.

While Rahul Gandhi spoke of the glaring information gathered from the official record of a woman delivering a baby once a week and 52 times a year in Uttar Pradesh according to the official record of the Janani Suraksha Yojana (JSY), Youth Congress men in the state are also preparing an exhibition of glaring cases of corruption in the scheme at their state office in Lucknow. The exhibition, based on an audit conducted in 12 blocks, is expected to start on Tuesday and will then be taken to district offices of the Youth Congress as well. It will display cases of corruption and major anomalies found in the official record made available in response to the RTI application which state Congress President Rita Bahuguna Joshi had filed in Lucknow on April 27 in the presence of Rahul Gandhi.

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Rahul Gandhi to carry forward Rajiv Gandhi’s efforts

Congress General Secretary Rahul Gandhi said that his father Rajiv Gandhi took a leading role to promote the youth. Rahul Gandhi also sought more support to carry forward his father’s efforts. Rajiv Gandhi brought a lot of changes in the society by promoting the youth and introducing the new technologies said Rahul Gandhi.

“Youth Congress is democratic” Rahul Gandhi

All the workers of the Youth Congress can participate in the election said Congress General Secretary Rahul Gandhi. Every member in the party has the right to elect their leader and also to fight for leadership democratically said Rahul Gandhi. The party is very democratic and everyone has their own democratic rights said Rahul Gandhi.

Rahul Gandhi questions U.P. Government

Congress General Secretary Rahul Gandhi said that the U.P. Government has been cheating poor farmers in the state. He said that the Government of Uttar Pradesh is not doing anything for the people. Rahul Gandhi said that his mission is to strengthen the Congress party in the state of Uttar Pradesh. On the political alliance Rahul Gandhi said that he will not go for any alliance who works against the interest of the people of U.P. Rahul Gandhi asserted that he would not compromise with anybody who works against the interest of Uttar Pradesh.

Phulphur rally: Rahul depicts the plight of the poor in UP

The Congress General Secretary Rahul Gandhi has come up with strong words highlighting the pitiable state of the poor in India’s heartland state Uttar Pradesh, that need to ponder over.

In his speech to the grand gathering at Phulpur rally that hit the campaign trail for the upcoming Uttar Pradesh Assembly election, Rahul Gandhi depicted the plight of people that were supposed to be benefited under various social welfare schemes run by the Centre.

The Gandhi scion alleged the ruling Mayawati government in the state has totally failed to implement the schemes for the poor and needy. Rather, her government has indulged in immense malpractice and misuse of the funds meant for noble cause.

 “Crores of rupees were sent to the state which disappeared. The money was not used in implementing the MGNREGA. It was used in making calendars and postcards by the BSP workers for their own political needs. Instead of employing laborers, machines were used,” said Rahul.

With a thumbing start to the much awaited electoral campaign, Rahul Gandhi has revealed the face of the state government in UP and that the poor there have suffered a lot under the Mayawati’s rule.

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Poor people of U.P support Congress: Rahul Gandhi

Congress General Secretary Rahul Gandhi said that the poor of people knows Congress party. While addressing a gathering in Varanasi said that Congress is not weak in the state. Rahul Gandhi said that his mission is to strengthen the Congress party in the state of Uttar Pradesh. On the political alliance Rahul Gandhi said that he will not go for any alliance who works against the interest of the people of U.P. Rahul Gandhi asserted that he would not compromise with anybody who works against the interest of Uttar Pradesh.

Our fight is for the future of U.P : Rahul Gandhi

Congress General Secretary Rahul Gandhi said that all the people should fight together against the Government atrocities. He further said that this fight is for the good future of Uttar Pradesh. Rahul Gandhi said that the Government of Uttar Pradesh is not doing anything for the people. Rahul Gandhi said that his mission is to strengthen the Congress party in the state of Uttar Pradesh. On the political alliance Rahul Gandhi said that he will not go for any alliance who works against the interest of the people of U.P. Rahul Gandhi asserted that he would not compromise with anybody who works against the interest of Uttar Pradesh.