Rahul Gandhi in Nagaon Assam: BJP follows the divide and rule policy of the British

Nagaon: Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi addressed a mammoth election rally at Nagaon in Assam as part of his Lok Sabha polls campaign for the ongoing general elections. "Congress always unites people but BJP indulges in dividing them like what British had done. BJP's friends threaten people from Bihar and UP in Maharashtra. Its cadres beat up women in Karnataka. We talk about love and brotherhood. We even respect our enemies and we never abuse anyone. Just listen to the speeches BJP leaders. It is full of hatred and anger. BJP never acknowledges the good works of their opponents. Congress leaders talk with respect even about their enemies", said the Congress leader.

Rahul Gandhi at Silchar, Assam lashes out at BJP, says it instigates violence

Silchar: Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi addressed a mega election rally at Assam's Silchar on Wednesday and launched a scathing attack on BJP and NDA for instigating violence across the country. "When NDA was in power, they forgot our poor, farmers and downtrodden. In Maharashtra, they threaten labourers from UP and Bihar. Gujarat riots took place under it. We witnessed riots at Muzaffarnagar. Wherever they go, they instigate violence; make people fight each other" said the Congress leader.

Sonia Gandhi in Lakhimpur, Assam: We are confident enough to win this election

Congress President Sonia Gandhi visited Lakhimpur, Assam to address an election rally. While speaking to the masses she said Congress will win this election and rule out the communal forces.

Sonia Gandhi at Assam: Opposition still trying to divide the people

Congress President Sonia Gandhi visited Lakhimpur, Assam to address an election rally. While addressing the huge crowd she lashed out opposition by saying, they always divide the people on base of class and culture and still trying to do so.

Rahul Gandhi at Congress rally in Wardha (Maharashtra) takes on BJP, part 02

Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi launched the campaign in Maharashtra for the upcoming Lok Sabha polls from Wardha on Friday. While addressing the big gathering the Congress slammed the BJP and reiterated that its campaign balloon will burst this time too like in 2004 and 2009. "The poor people of India had deflated the India shining Balloon of NDA twice, in 2004 and 2009. This time they have flown a new, heavier balloon, the Gujarat model; and people of India will deflate this balloon of 'Gujarat model' as well. India is going to have yet another Congress government that works for the poor and downtrodden", said Rahul Gandhi.

Rahul Gandhi at Congress rally in Wardha (Maharashtra) takes on BJP, part 01

Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi launched the campaign in Maharashtra for the upcoming Lok Sabha polls from Wardha on Friday. While addressing the big gathering the Congress slammed the BJP and reiterated that its campaign balloon will burst this time too like in 2004 and 2009. "The poor people of India had deflated the India shining Balloon of NDA twice, in 2004 and 2009. This time they have flown a new, heavier balloon, the Gujarat model; and people of India will deflate this balloon of 'Gujarat model' as well. India is going to have yet another Congress government that works for the poor and downtrodden", said Rahul Gandhi.

Rahul Gandhi at Dibrugarh (Assam) lashes out BJP

Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi addressed a massive rally at Dibrugarh in Assam. While speaking on the occasion on Thursday , he lashed out BJP by saying one model of state is not enough for the whole country and other states. "BJP comes up with another balloon called Gujarat model. Gujarat model may be good for Gujarat. Gujarat developed because of the efforts of the people there -- the women, the laborers developed it. The white revolution was possible due to the women in Gujarat, not of Modi government," Rahul Gandhi said.

Rahul Gandhi tells in Assam: BJP balloon will be burst by the poor this time too

“We can defeat hatred only through love. One can never remove darkness using darkness; we need light to free from darkness. Similarly, only with love and brotherhood one can win over hatred” said Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi while addressing a huge election rally at Biswanath Chariali in Sonitpur, Assam on Thursday. “That is what you showed in Assam. You have peace not because of the Congress party, but it is due to the efforts of its people. You defeated violence with love and it is a good lesson for others to learn” he added.

Rahul Gandhi campaigns at Sonitpur in Assam, slams Gujarat model, part 02

Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi while addressing a huge election rally at Biswanath Chariali in Sonitpur, Assam on Thursday slammed the Gujarat model and said that BJP’s politics is based on anger. “People talk a lot about Gujarat model, nowadays. BJP says that Gujarat model must be replicated in all other states. I want to make them understand that Assam does not need Gujarat model, it needs Assam model” and added “Every place has its own relevance; every state has its own knowledge. Every state has its own culture, heritage and history. Gujarat model may be good for Gujarat. Gujarat developed because of the efforts of the people there – the women, the labourers developed it. The white revolution was possible due to the women in Gujarat, not of Modi government”, he said.

Rahul Gandhi campaigns at Sonitpur in Assam, slams Gujarat model, part 01

Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi while addressing a huge election rally at Biswanath Chariali in Sonitpur, Assam on Thursday slammed the Gujarat model and said that BJP’s politics is based on anger. “People talk a lot about Gujarat model, nowadays. BJP says that Gujarat model must be replicated in all other states. I want to make them understand that Assam does not need Gujarat model, it needs Assam model” and added “Every place has its own relevance; every state has its own knowledge. Every state has its own culture, heritage and history. Gujarat model may be good for Gujarat. Gujarat developed because of the efforts of the people there – the women, the labourers developed it. The white revolution was possible due to the women in Gujarat, not of Modi government”, he said.

Rahul Gandhi in Assam, interacts with women, Part 02

Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi who was on a two-day visit to Assam reiterated his party's call for strengthen women participation in all sectors of the country. He was addressing a group of 600 women from different walks of life before concluding his two-day visit to Assam. "We always try to give some top posts like President, Prime Minister, chief minister, MP and MLA to women. We also want them to get top powerful positions in all sectors. We hope women will come forward in all sectors and be powerful," said Rahul Gandhi.

Rahul Gandhi in Assam, interacts with women, Part 01

Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi who was on a two-day visit to Assam reiterated his party's call for strengthen women participation in all sectors of the country. He was addressing a group of 600 women from different walks of life before concluding his two-day visit to Assam. "We always try to give some top posts like President, Prime Minister, chief minister, MP and MLA to women. We also want them to get top powerful positions in all sectors. We hope women will come forward in all sectors and be powerful," said Rahul Gandhi.

Rahul Gandhi in Assam stresses for women empowerment

Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi who was on a two-day visit to Assam reiterated his party's call for strengthen women participation in all sectors of the country. He was addressing a group of 600 women from different walks of life before concluding his two-day visit to Assam. "We always try to give some top posts like President, Prime Minister, chief minister, MP and MLA to women. We also want them to get top powerful positions in all sectors. We hope women will come forward in all sectors and be powerful," said Rahul Gandhi.

Rahul Gandhi at Guwahati holds interactive session with NE students

Guwahati: Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi, who is on a two-day visit to Assam, interacted with students from North East on Tuesday at Don Bosco University in Guwahati. "I see each one of you have a lot of will and will have immense potential”, he said. The Congress vice-president also sought to assure the people of North- East migrating to other parts of the country for livelihood. Referring to the recent death of Arunachal Pradesh student Nido Taniam in Delhi over a trivial issue, Rahul Gandhi said “ignorance is the cause of what happened to Nido in Delhi.”

Rahul Gandhi kick-starts Congress campaign in Assam; addresses a huge rally at Guwahati

Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi addressed a huge party rally in Guwahati as part of his campaign in Assam for the upcoming Lok Sabha polls In a jibe at Bharatiya Janata Party and its prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi, the Congress leader commented, “Nowadays, some leaders come to you and promise you that they would change the state and the world. But the fact is that it is the people who bring in changes. Leaders do not change the world, it is the people who change the world”. "What has been done in 70 years, BJP claims it can do in it in three months. This is a mockery of the people as what has happened in the last seven decades is because of the people”, he added.

Rahul Gandhi in Assam, interacts with Tribal groups in Guwahati

Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi, on the first day of his Assam visit, interacted with tribal leaders at Guwahati on Tuesday. The Congress leader further told tribal leaders that he wants to "include you all in our choice for candidates" for the Lok Sabha polls. "Not only your MLA but you can also choose you candidate for Lok Sabha polls," Rahul Gandhi said.

Rahul Gandhi can take up bigger roles

Congress General Secretary Rahul Gandhi is leader with clear conviction and great vision. He always argued that for development democracy should reach the grass root. While campaigning for the recent Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections also his main focus was development and he underlined the importance of youth for a better developed India.

Sonia Gandhi in Assam: Support Congress to defeat divisive politics

Congress President and UPA Chairperson Sonia Gandhi urged the people of Assam to use the strength of votes so that opportunistic people and negative politics will not dominate the affairs in the state. “During elections, these people and parties come to the people with different arguments, claims and promises. But the people should realize their real intentions and should use the power of vote to defeat these divisive ideologies” said Sonia Gandhi while addressing a public rally in Assam.

Sonia Gandhi attends the first anniversary function of the Assam Government

Congress President and UPA Chairperson Sonia Gandhi attended the first anniversary celebrations of the third term of the Congress government in Assam. She congratulated Tarun Gagoi government in the state for the overall development and prosperity in the state.
Sonia Gandhi said that today is a day of celebration for the Congress party. 'But at the same time we realise the huge responsibility the people of Assam has reposed in us and we renew our pledge to serve them better to take them on the path of peace, development and prosperity,’ she reminded.
“I am very happy to be here in Assam and this occasion is more memorable as we celebrate the first anniversary of the third successive Congress-led government under the leadership of Taru Gagoi in the state. This proves that the people continue to trust us. We also realize that we have now the increased responsibility to serve people with more dedication and commitment,” added the Congress President.

Sonia Gandhi visits Assam to attend state government’s first anniversary finction

Sonia Gandhi continued, 'We are aware of the situation at the time we had formed our first government in the state eleven years back. Assam was in a state of chaos and disarray. Insurgency was at its height, the treasury was empty, government employees were not paid salaries, development was at an all-time low, industries and industrialists were fleeing. There were no proper roads, adequate electricity and it was rampant anarchy across the state. The people were scared to move out of their houses after the evening”.
Explaining about the efforts of the Congress government, the UPA Chairperson said “Soon after the Congress Government took charge of the state, it took immediate measures to solve these problems. I feel very happy today to see the changed face of Assam. We could achieve this because of the combined efforts of the Congress-led government and the people in the state. I use this occasion to congratulate Tarun Gagoi, his colleagues, Congress workers and leaders and the people in Assam in particular for this remarkable achievement”.