Congress President Sonia Gandhi while speaking at the
opening session of Congress’ chintan shivir at Jaipur sent out a strong message
to party leaders asking them to understand the new emerging India, which is
younger and less tolerant of the corruption it faces daily.
In the wake of the brutal gangrape of a 23-year-old woman
aboard a moving bus in the capital and the continuing cases of violence against
women, the UPA chairperson said, “With the greatest anguish I have to say that
discrimination against the girl child continues.”
“Discrimination against the girl child, atrocities against
women are a blot on our collective conscience. Gender issues are fundamental;
the entire party must bring this to the heart of political activity and change
mindsets”.
“Ostentatious display of wealth leads to the
question where is this wealth coming from,” she said.
Sonia Gandhi also exhorted Congress leaders to come together
setting aside personal ambitions and egos, so that the party thrives. “Our
people are fed up with the corruption they face. We must understand this.
Today’s India is better informed and equipped. The technology has led them to
ask more of their leaders,” further said the Congress President.
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