Rahul Gandhi in Tirwa, Kannauj ( U.P ) Part 1

Addressing a Congress workers’ rally at Tirwa, Kannauj on the final day of his second phase campaigning in Uttar Pradesh All India Congress Committee (AICC) General Secretary Rahul Gandhi said that the state can be developed only if we will have a government of aam aadmi. Rahul Gandhi promised that a Congress Government in the state assembly will guide the state to the top position again.
Criticising the performance of non-Congress governments in UP during the past 22 years he said, “in UP non-Congress parties have been talking about caste and religion at the cost of welfare of welfare of poor. They cheated state in the name of god. They made god a commodity and sold him in the market. They are least bothered about future of the state and its people.”

Rahul Gandhi in Tirwa, Kannauj ( U.P ) Part 2

Congress General Secretary reminded that during the campaign for Lok Sabha elections in 2004 Congress had made only single promise – a government that would work for the common man. “Political parties brought out ‘India Shining’ slogan. They scripted it while sitting inside their big bungalows without noting that the shine was visible at those leaders’ houses or from their helicopters. But in villages the reality was quite different. So while other parties made a number of hollow promises we promised a government that works for the aam aadmi, poor, dalits and adivasis. So the people gave them a befitting reply by electing an aam aadmi government of the Congress. Since 2004 we have a government at the Centre,” he said taking a swipe at BJP and NDA.

Rahul Gandhi in Tirwa, Kannauj ( U.P ) Part 3

Reiterating the significance of MGNREGA Rahul Gandhi said that we found that no jobs are available in the villages. People are forced to migrate to big cities. “Rich are getting jobs but the poor in the villages got no jobs. So we introduced MGNREGA to guarantee jobs for all. Through MGNREGA, the biggest employment generation scheme poor are assured of a minimum of 100 days jobs in a year and a daily wage of Rs 120. When calculated it adds up to Rs 12,000 per year. People in Andhra Pradesh, Haryana, Rajasthan or Kerala will vouch for the benefits of the scheme,” said Rahuol Gandhi.

Rahul Gandhi in Tirwa, Kannauj ( U.P ) Part 4

Charging Mayawati for her calling MGNREGA useless Rahul Gandhi remarked, “While all other states are acknowledging that MGNREGA is the most useful policy UP CM says MGNREGA is of no use. She is right in a way. The poor in the state are not getting its benefits. As Mayawati, her party leaders and ministers have usurped the benefits and pocketed the funds. Mayawati’s elephant in Lucknow has consumed all the funds sent by the Centre under various schemes. Normally elephants eat leaves and grass but the magic elephant of Mayawati in Lucknow eats currency notes.”
Taking a jab at the rampant corruption during Mayawati’s regime he said, “while talking to a media person he asked why the people in UP keep their hands inside their pockets while walking? He told that the people do so because otherwise the elephant will eat the money from the pockets as well.”

Rahul Gandhi in Tirwa, Kannauj ( U.P ) Part 5

Rahul Gandhi asserted that the money does not belong to the Delhi Government, nor does it belong to the Uttar Pradesh Government. This money is earned from the development that you have brought to this nation. When people from Uttar Pradesh go to Maharashtra, Haryana, Delhi and Punjab and work for development at those respective places, the Central Government gets the money. So this money is not of BSP or SP. But in UP the money is being gobbled up by the Mayawati’s elephant. This money is meant for development, for schools, hospitals and roads but is being looted. The loss is yours. Your future is being snatched away from you,” he reminded.

Rahul Gandhi in Tirwa, Kannauj ( U.P ) Part 6

Reiterating Congress’ commitment towards the cause of farmers’ Rahul Gandhi said, “UPA is committed towards the welfare of the farmers. The intention behind the Central government to waive off loan worth Rs 60,000 crore was to serve the common man. We opened the doors of the banks for the farmers. When we decided to waive-off farmers’ loan and brought in MGNREGA and other welfare schemes, the opposition parties asked us from where will the Government arrange money for this? If we do anything for the rich and elite they keep silent but if we draft policies for the aam aadmi they raise a number of questions.”

Rahul Gandhi in Tirwa, Kannauj ( U.P ) Part 7

Rahul Gandhi also supported the UPA Government plan for allowing FDI in retail sector. “I interacted with locals who are engaged in the cultivation of potato. They showed that the potatoes go waste and being eaten up by rodents, as they are unable to sell it for the right price. That is why we thought about helping farmers and so brought out the proposal for FDI in retail. The UPA Government wants to allow FDI in retail sector with an intention to help the farmers. But the opposition parties have blocked it,” he added.

Rahul Gandhi in Tirwa, Kannauj ( U.P ) Part 8

“Your people go to Mumbai, Delhi, Haryana or Punjab and play a crucial role to develop those places. You made the big buildings in Mumbai. You built the shining Metro in Delhi. Your people go as far as Ladak for work. I asked people of UP I met in Ladak. They said that they had no option as there were no jobs available in UP. Your people in Maharashtra, Haryana or Delhi also will say the same thing. There is no basic infrastructure in UP. The roads here last only for three months. The money meant for the welfare is being looted here,” argued Rahul Gandhi.

Rahul Gandhi in Tirwa, Kannauj ( U.P ) Part 9

Elaborating on the reasons behind the progress of Congress ruled states he said it is because of the implementation of policies with long-term vision. “You can see that states like Andhra Pradesh, Kerala, Delhi and Rajasthan all are surging ahead. But here your leaders think only about today they don’t see the future. That is the reason behind the poor state of affairs in UP,” he alleged.

Rahul Gandhi in Tirwa Kannauj ( U.P ) Part 10

Recalling the contributions of his late father and former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi reminded, “in 1980 Rajiv Gandhi introduced computers in our country. Some people laughed at him then. Today we are reaping the benefits. Likewise it was about 20 years back mobile phones were introduced and you know how beneficial it has proved for the people. I was only 12 years when my father told me about computers and mobiles. He had told me then that these things are going to change the future of our country and after twenty years we all know he was right. So the policies with long-term vision are the main factor for development.”
Rahul Gandhi asserted that Congress is committed to work for the poor. “We want to serve the poor. There is no shortage of funds. Our country is fast developing. We send the money for you under various schemes. But those funds do not reach you as the elephant in Lucknow eats it up,” he lamented.

Rahul Gandhi in Tirwa Kannauj ( U.P ) Part 11

“Who will change this? asked Rahul Gandhi and continued, “the youth will change it. You changed Andhra, Maharashtra, Haryana and Delhi. Now let us change UP too.”
“The governments during the past 22 years divided you in the name of caste and religion. Whereas we want computers, modern education, English and jobs,” he said.
“Certainly UP will change. No one can stop you because you have the strength to bring changes here. Rahul Gandhi will not do anything, but the people of UP will create wonders by bringing positive changes in UP. I will be with you always,” promised Rahul Gandhi encouraging the gathering.

Rahul Gandhi in Tirwa Kannauj ( U.P ) Part 12

“Certainly UP will change. No one can stop you because you have the strength to bring changes here. Rahul Gandhi will not do anything, but the people of UP will create wonders by bringing positive changes in UP. I will be with you always,” promised Rahul Gandhi encouraging the gathering.
He reminded that Congress has always delivered upon its promises. “We promised an aam aadmi Government. We formed it. We had promised MGNREGA, waiving off loan of poor farmers, Sarva Siksha Abhiyan and JSY. We implemented all those.”

Rahul Gandhi in Tirwa Kannauj ( U.P ) Part 13

He then urged the people to think about development, progress, future and jobs in the state. “Please think about changing your state. The moment you will have a government that thinks about the development, the situation will change. If Congress comes to power the development will be visible in five years and within 10 years the face of your state will be changed completely.”
“The change is going to come soon,” he claimed. “We changed Andhra in 10 years. You can see the development there. Likewise, if get a chance we will change UP too,” assured Rahul Gandhi.

Rahul Gandhi in Kannauj ( U.P ) Part 11

http://pressbrief.in/
http://gandhirahul.info/
Encouraging the Congress workers Rahul Gandhi concluded, “Wherever Congress is in power, you can see development there. We changed Delhi, Andhra Pradesh and Haryana. We do not talk about caste or religion but think only about development. We give only one promise, a Government of aam aadmi and we will deliver it”.

Rahul Gandhi in Kannauj ( U.P ) Part 10

http://pressbrief.in/
http://gandhirahul.info/
He then urged the people “now please think about development, progress, future and jobs in the state. Please think about changing your state. The moment you will have a government who thinks about the development, who works for aam aadmi, the situation will change. If Congress comes to power the development will be visible in five years and within 10 years the face of your state will be changed completely.”

Rahul Gandhi in Kannauj ( U.P ) Part 9

http://pressbrief.in/
http://gandhirahul.info/
Expressing his concern over the deteriorating conditions in the state Rahul Gandhi said, “The people from Uttar Pradesh are forced to go to other places for jobs. You built the shining Metro in Delhi. You made big buildings in Maharashtra and other places. Why they are forced to go to such far places? Why cannot they get a job here in their own state?
“You gave 22 years for others to rule you. You trusted BJP. But nothing happened but cheated you in the name of God. Then you trusted SP. Nothing happened. And now BSP. They talk only about particular castes only and not about the people as a whole. No roads, electricity, water, justice or jobs and so no development. Rampant corruption is all around” said Rahul Gandhi.

Rahul Gandhi in Kannauj ( U.P ) Part 8

http://pressbrief.in/
http://gandhirahul.info/
Rahul Gandhi highlighted that Congress is committed to work for the poor. “We want to serve the poor. There is no shortage of funds. Our country is fast developing. We send the money for you under various schemes. But those funds do not reach you as the elephant in Lucknow eats it up,” he lamented.
He declared that Congress did deliver what it had promised. “We promised an aam aadmi Government. We formed it. We had promised MGNREGA, waiving off loan of poor farmers, Sarva Siksha Abhiyan and JSY. We implemented all those.”

Rahul Gandhi in Kannauj ( U.P ) Part 7

http://pressbrief.in/
http://gandhirahul.info/
Regarding the Central package for the drought-hit Bundelkhand Rahul Gandhi said “Mayawati did not bother when the entire area of Bundelkhand was affected by severe drought. She did not found it proper to visit Bundelkhand too” Referring the news paper reports regarding the misuse of Bundelkhand funds he said “I read it in today’s news paper that a minister purchased tractors using the funds sent by the Centre under Bundelkhand package. We had sent Rs. 3000 cr for the poor people of Bundelkhand. But that went to the minister’s pocket. Same is the case with MGNREGA or any other welfare funds sent to Uttar Pradesh. The fund sent by the health ministry (NRHM) was eaten by a minister and he is now facing investigation” alleged the Congress General Secretary.

Rahul Gandhi in Kannauj ( U.P ) Part 6

http://pressbrief.in/
http://gandhirahul.info/
Rahul Gandhi claimed that all states ruled by the Congress surge ahead and added that all those states have been implementing the Central Government schemes properly. “We send money to Uttar Pradesh too, but it is being looted by the BSP leaders and ministers” he said.
Rahul Gandhi said that the UPA Government realizes the strength of the farmers as well as their difficulties. “UPA is committed towards the welfare of the farmers. The intention behind the Central government Rs 60,000 crore loan waive-off policy was to serve the common man”. He then added “When we made these policies opposition asked us from where we will have money. When we sanction funds for elite people they do not have any issues. But if we do anything good for the poor people they raise questions”. Rahul Gandhi also supported the UPA Government much controversial plan for allowing FDI in retail sector. “The UPA Government wants to allow FDI in retail sector with an intention to help the farmers. But Mayawatiji stalled it” he added. Rahul Gandhi also said that UPA and Congress are committed for the upliftment and welfare of the minorities and so the Centre implemented the Sachar Committee report. “But U.P did not get the benefit” he concerned.

Rahul Gandhi in Kannauj ( U.P ) Part 5

http://pressbrief.in/
http://gandhirahul.info/
“We found that there no jobs available in the villages and the people are forced to migrate to big cities” said Rahul Gandhi underlining the significance of the MGNREGA scheme and added “through MGNREGA, the biggest employment generation scheme, poor are assured of a minimum of 100 days jobs in a year with a daily wage of Rs 120. People in Andhra Pradesh, Haryana, Rajasthan or Kerala will vouch for the benefits of the scheme”.
While questioning Mayawati Rahul Gandhi said “Your Chief Minister of UP says that MGNREGA is of no use. While all other states are acknowledging that MGNREGA is the most useful policy UP Chief Minister says that the scheme is of no use. The reality is that the funds sent by the Centre under various schemes are being eaten up by Mayawati’s elephant in Lucknow. Normally elephants eat leaves and grass but the magic elephant of Mayawati in Lucknow eats currency".