Rahul Gandhi at CII conclave; stresses for inclusive growth, improved connectivity

Congress Vice-President Rahul Gandhi while addressing the Confederation of Indian Industries (CII) annual conclave at New Delhi on Thursday stressed for the need for inclusive growth and improved connectivity. “The biggest danger is excluding people -  excluding the poor, middle class, tribals, dalits, women and minorities. Whenever he have not embraced the excluded – the women, tribals, poor, we always have fallen backwards” said Rahul Gandhi.

In his first interaction with India Inc Rahul Gandhi shared his vision with top business leaders of the country during an hour-long interaction emphasising on the need for bringing about structural changes to empower common people and providing basic infrastructure in all respects.

Striking chord with the Industrial giants Rahul Gandhi said “I have come here because I have belief in you. I believe that this country cannot move forward without you.  I have come here because I want to forge a partnership with you – a long term partnership to take this country forward.  Let us work together to build a brave empowered new India”.

The Congress Vice President underlined that the Congress is the only party which believes in inclusive growth and added that the country has witnessed faster economic growth under the UPA government at the centre because it had greatly lowered tensions among communities and fostered harmony. “Anger, hatred and prejudice do not contribute to growth. Do not underestimate the benefits of harmony” further said Rahul Gandhi.  

“When you play the politics of alienating communities, you stop the movement of people and ideas. When that happens we all suffer. Businesses suffer and the seeds of disharmony are sown and the dreams of our people are severely disrupted and cautioned that this damage takes a very long time to reverse” argued the young Congress leader.

Rahul Gandhi went on to say “What India is thirsting for now is a visionary partnership – a partnership that incentivises the view to provide economic gains for the poor and millions of aspiring middle class.  It is only once this partnership is forged, that will generate the momentum to transform this country”.  “Congress party is the only political institution capable of forging this partnership. It is the only party which is inclusive by design and its core-value is promoting harmony. We are committed to creating an open political architecture that is accessible to every Indian”, he added.

While concluding his address, Rahul Gandhi said that India cannot move forward without partnership; without working together. ”The poor are one component of our country. Business is another component. The middle class is the third component. We have to work with all these components. .. it cannot be done without you”.

Rahul Gandhi’s first interaction with India Inc was heartfelt, honest and self-critiquing and echoed his progressive vision for a better transformed India.

I and my family belong to Kashmir says Rahul Gandhi

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi while addressing a public function in Jammu & Kashmir said that he and his family too belong to Kashmir. Striking an emotional chord with the people he said that he has a special bond with the state of J&K.

Rahul Gandhi in Punjab wants more youth to join politics; praises UPA policies

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi is addressing a massive Congress rally at at Punjab University ground. He expressed happiness for the fact when many other countries are struggling, India is surging ahead. Rahul Gandhi said that country needs more youth participation in the process of development.

Rahul Gandhi in Punjab exhorts youth to participation in the process of development

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi is addressing a Congress rally at Punjab. He expressed happiness for the fact when many other countries are struggling, India is surging ahead. Rahul Gandhi said that country needs more youth participation in the process of development.

Rahul Gandhi in Punjab exhorts women to join politics for development

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi addresses a Congress rally in Punjab. He expressed happiness for the fact when many other countries are struggling, India is surging ahead. Rahul Gandhi said that country needs more youth participation in the process of development. Rahul Gandhi also underlined that women empowerment is essential for development.

Rahul Gandhi in Punjab concerns over growing problems of drug addiction

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi is addressing a big Congress rally at Punjab University ground. He expressed happiness for the fact when many other countries are struggling, India is surging ahead. Rahul Gandhi said that country needs more youth participation in the process of development. Rahul Gandhi also said that in Punjab 7% of the people are having problems of drug addiction.

Rahul Gandhi in Punjab: Expresses his happiness that India is moving forward

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi is addressing a Congress rally at Punjab University grounds. He expressed happiness for the fact when many other countries are struggling, India is surging ahead.

Rahul Gandhi in Ladak (J&K) addresses a public meeting

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi is attending apublic rally at Ladak. He recalled the affectionate relatiship Nehru Ji, Indira Ji and Rajiv Ji had with people of Kashmir.

Rahul Gandhi explains Centre's efforts to improve Kargil's connectivity

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi is attending apublic rally at Ladak. He recalled the affectionate relatiship Nehru Ji, Indira Ji and Rajiv Ji had with people of Kashmir. Rahul Gandhi also explained Congress-led UPA's initiatives to improve connectivity in Kargil, Ladak and other regions.

Rahul Gandhi assures more measures to ensure connectivity in Kashmir

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi is attending apublic rally at Ladak. He recalled the affectionate relatiship Nehru Ji, Indira Ji and Rajiv Ji had with people of Kashmir. Rahul Gandhi also explained Congress-led UPA's initiatives to improve connectivity both by road and air in Kargil, Ladak and other regions.

Rahul Gandhi: We need to build a structured system to handle complexities

Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi while says that India is a society with a lot of complexities and we are all very good to deal with it. Personalities like Sam Pitroda also was present.

Rahul Gandhi: Indians are very good in dealing with complexities

Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi says that India is a society with a lot of complexities and we are all very good to deal with it.

Rahul Gandhi--a progressive leader with modern vision

Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi while attending an interactive session said that India is a society with a lot of complexities and we are all very good to deal with it. Personalities like Sam Pitroda also attended it.

Rahul Gandhi recalls: Rajiv Gandhi started the NH projects in Amethi

Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi, who is on a one-day visit to Amethi, laid the foundation stone for three national highway projects in his parliament constituency. While addressing a public meeting after the function, the Congress MP, striking an emotional chord with the people of his constituency, said that Amethi is his home and it is his family. I remember those days when I used to come here alongwith my father. There were only one or two pucca roads; rest were just kachcha. But today, you can see that there are a number of proper roads across Amethi. Rajiv Gandhi has started the national highway project with NH 56, passing through Jagdishpur Industrial estate. We also have built two national highways during my earlier term in the Lok Sabha - namely 232 connecting Raebareli to Sultanpur and 231- Raebareli-Salon-Pratapgarh.

Rahul Gandhi gets a rousing welcome in Amethi

Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi received a rousing welcome when he visited Amethi, his parliament constituency. He visited Amethi for the first time after taking over as the Congress Vice President.

Congress has a young Vice President in Rahul Gandhi

The entire Congress across the country is now tremendously happy as the young leader Rahul Gandhi was appointed as Congress Vice President. Rahul Gandhi , after taking over as the Vice President of the party made a memorable speech at the Chintan Shivir at Jaipur.

Oust the Left Front Govt in Tripura: Rahul Gandhi urges the people

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Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday urged the people to oust the Left Front government in Tripura and elect a opro-people Congress government in the state. While addressing a big Congress rally in Agartala, Rahul Gandhi alleged that the 20 years misrule by the CPM led government did nothing for the development in Tripura.

Rahul Gandhi in Tripura takes on Left front Govt.

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Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi while addressing an election rally in Tripura’s Sonamura on Monday urged the people to vote out the present Left Front government. Rahul Gandhi said, “In all other states in the country there is a government and the people. But in the Left Front-ruled Tripura, the CPM stands between the government and the common people. So, it is high time you use your valuable vote to remove the organisation standing between you and the government.”

Rahul Gandhi at Chintan Shivir tells partymen about the challenges ahead

The newly appointed Congress Vice President, Rahul Gandhi, said while addressing his partyment on the last day of the Congress’ chintan shivir at Jaipur said that there are many challenges ahead. "Voices of a billion say they want a bigger say in politics. People are angry because they feel alienated by the political class. We want aam adami to participate in the politics of the country," said Rahul.

Addressing the concern of women in the country, Rahul Gandhi said, "The voice of women is being trampled upon by people with arbitrary powers in their life. It does not matter how much wisdom you have, if you have no position, then you are nothing. This is the tragedy of India."

In his first address after being appointed vice president of Congress, Rahul spoke of the anger of the youth saying they feel alienated from the political class and demanded a complete transformation of the system to give them a role in the political space. Addressing the AICC session, he made an emotional speech in which he said "I invite all of you to stand up and take on this fight," he said to a thunderous applause and a standing ovation from nearly thousand delegates at the AICC, that included his mother and Congress President Sonia Gandhi, Prime Minister Mamnohan Singh, union ministers and top Congress leaders.

After the speech, Rahul hugged his mother and later the Prime Minister, while other senior leaders greeted him with some of them giving him a warm embrace. Echoing the concerns expressed by his mother to the conclave on Friday in which she underscored the need to respond to the "more aspirational and more impatient" youth and urban middle classes, Rahul Gandhi asked, "Why are the youth angry?”. “They are angry because they are alienated from the political class. They watch from the sidelines as the powerful drive in lal battis (cars with red beacon). We need to meet their urgent demands of jobs," he said.

Rahul said only a handful of people control the political space and power is highly centralised. "We don't empower people at the bottom. People feel they are outside of the system. That happens because we don't respect knowledge. We respect only positions. If you don't have position, you mean nothing. "Why people are angry. Because they are alienated from the system,. Their voices are trampled upon. All our systems - justice, education, political, administration - are designed to keep people with knowledge out. Mediocrity dominates discussions," he said in his 40-minute speech that was repeatedly cheered by party leaders.

Rahul Gandhi's address at AICC session jaipur 20th January 2013

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Congress General Secretary Rahul Gandhi while delivering his first speech at Congress’ chintan shivir at the Jaipur on the concluding day said that the people of this country are his life and he will fight for them. “The people of India are my life and I will fight for the people of India and for this party. I will fight with everything I have. I invite all of you to stand up and take on this fight” said Rahul Gandhi amidst loud applauds. This is a huge honour for me. Over the past 8 years and in the past 8 years the party has taught a lot to me. The party has reposed tremendous faith in me and I want to thank all of you from bottom of my heart for all the help and directions they have given me. There are people from south India who want me to speak in English. There are people of north India who want me to speak in Hindi. As a tradition I will first speak in English and then in Hindi. In 1947 India was liberated, not by arms, but by unleashing the voice of our people. Other countries fought violently; they fought with weapons; they fought with death; India fought with non-violence and with voice. Everybody told us that it can not be done. They told us if we want to get rid of British you have to use violence. But the Congress party said no and also said that we are not going to use violence. We will use non-violence and we defeated the biggest empire of that time and sent them home.