Rahul Gandhi addresses public rally in Kozhikode, Kerala

Congress Vice-President Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday wished the Narendra Modi government a "happy birthday" on finishing its first year in power without forgetting his month-old jibe at the Centre. "On behalf of the Congress party, I would like to officially wish the suit-boot ki sarkar a very happy birthday," the 44-year-old leader said at a rally in Kerala's Kozhikode district organised to take on the Modi government on its much-hyped anniversary.

Delhi polls: Rahul Gandhi addresses Congress election rally at Shastri Park, takes on Modi govt

Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi addressed a mammoth election rally in poll-bound Delhi on Thursday at Seelampur’s Shastri Park. “BJP wants to divide Hindus/Muslims,wants the poor to fight, that is what their strategy is, so that a few corporates can benefit” said the Congress leader. Wherever there are elections, they have communal clashes. Did you see the AAP MLA in Trilokpuri or BJP. You only saw Congress, added Rahul Gandhi. “Congress is going to forma government in Delhi. We will address the issues of people living in slums, contract labours, will give right to shelter” he assured.

Rahul Gandhi kick-starts Delhi poll campaign with a road show, attacks PM

Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi kick-started hi s party’s campaign for the upcoming assembly polls in Delhi with an impressive road show at Kalkaji in South Delhi. He attacked Prime Minister Narendra Modi and said Modi has been doing PR since the govt formation by NDA in centre. “When will he stop talking and do the real work as promised,” said Rahul Gandhi. The Congress leader also promised electricity and water at the lowest possible rates for the people in Delhi. “We have three promises. We will provide electricity and water on the lowest rate, will make contract workers permanent, and give right to shelter to the people of Delhi,” he told reporters.

Sonia Gandhi at Anantnag: Congress worked for Jammu Kashmir development without any bias

Congress President Sonia Gandhi struck an emotional chord with the people of Jammu and Kashmir by praising them for taking part in the ongoing assembly polls with enthusiasm. While addressing a Congress poll rally in Anantnag , Sonia Gandhi on Wednesday said it was her party that had worked for the development of the state without any bias. "It is easy to showcase dreams, but the Congress party actually worked for the development of everyone without any kind of bias and keeping the ground realities in mind," Sonia Gandhi said. "When Ghulam Nabi Azad was Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir, the state witnessed an earthquake, the relief work was faster than what is being done after floods. Why is the relief work after floods slow?" asked Sonia Gandhi.

Rahul Gandhi at Manika in Jharkhand attacks Modi's acche din promise

Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi attacked Prime Minister Narendra Modi while addressing a rally at Manika in poll-bound Jharkhand. "There is no dearth of funds and resources in Jharkhand and the question is who is benefitting out of this, people of Jharkhand or industrialist from outside the state, " he said. He accused the Central govt of changing all the schemes laws the Congress had launched for the poor and said that BJP gives money very easily to the rich people. "Industrialist get thousands of crore loan by SBI in two minutes. We don't want such a govt, " Rahul Gandhi said.

Sonia Gandhi addresses rally at Bandipora, J&K: Congress does not believe in divisive politics

Congress President Sonia Gandhi kick-started her campaign for the upcoming assembly polls in Jammu and Kashmir addressed a mammoth election rally at Bandipora in the state. She accused the BJP of playing politics over providing relief to flood victims of Jammu and Kashmir and also said the ruling party at the Centre promised the sky but did not follow it up with action.Striking an emotional chord with the people in the state, the Congress President said, "The Congress has a century-long relationship with Kashmir. This relationship brings me to Kashmir time and again."

Rahul Gandhi in Chandauli (UP): BJP wants only Adani to dream big

After a spectacular road show in Varanasi, Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi launched yet another attack on BJP and its prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi while speaking at an impressive election rally at Chandauli in Uttar Pradesh on Saturday. "We want people to have big dreams but BJP wants only Adani to dream big. We want to empower you but BJP suppresses your strength. BJP takes your money and hands it over to 2-3 industrialists" said the Congress leader. "The most important contribution of this land is that you gave us an ideology -- that of Lord Buddha. He had taught us to treat everyone equally and take all along. He had understood this ideology 3000 years back; he had travelled across India spreading the message of unity and peace. He taught us that every individual must have a space in our country. This has been the ideology of Congress too" he said further striking a chord with the huge crowd.

Rahul Gandhi visits Kolkata slams BJP for practicing the politics of hatred and anger

Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi visited Kolkata, West Bengal to address a public rally. While addressing to huge crowd he attacked BJP, "Congress wants to build a partnership between industrialists and poor. We don't want to practice the politics of hatred and anger, unlike BJP," said Rahul Gandhi.

Rahul Gandhi visits Jaunpur, UP, says the policy of BJP is divisive

Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi visited Jaunpur, Uttar Pradesh to address a public rally. While addressing to the masses he said it's a fight of two ideologies, one divides the people on basis of caste, community, religion and region on the other hand Congress believes in unity and takes everyone forward on the path of development and growth.

Rahul Gandhi at Allahabad (UP): BJP is filled with anger; its leaders abuse others

Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi addressed a huge election rally at Allahabad in Uttar Pradesh on Monday. "You have been listening to Congress leaders' speeches. We never abuse any one; never use wrong words; don't show anger. But just hear out our opposition leaders. Their hearts are filled with anger. They abuse, spread wrong facts, level baseless allegations. Development will be possible only if we work with love. We work for unity and brotherhood. That is what Gandhi Ji, Nehru Ji and Patel Ji had taught us. We treat everyone equally; respect all religions without any discrimination" said the Congress leader.

Rahul Gandhi in Uttarakhand slams Modi model and BJP’s politics of anger

Rahul Gandhi at Kashipur: Modi runs government only for Adani
Kashipur: “Modi govt works for only Adani” said Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi while speaking at a big election rally at Kashipur in Uttarakhand on Tuesday.
“What is happening under Gujarat model? About 45000 acres of land were given for at mere Rs 300 crore to a single industrialist – Adani- by Modi govt. We only get a toffee for Rs. 1, but Modi handed over lands at Rs. 1 per mtr to just one businessman. Adani, later, sold these lands at Rs. 800 per meter and earned huge profit. When Modi took over as CM, the turnover of Adani was just Rs 3000 cr but today it is Rs. 40000 crore. You get benefit only if your name is Adani, in Gujarat”.
“Modi govt gave contract worth Rs. 26000 cr to Adani. One in two children is malnourished in Gujarat. Anyone who earns more than Rs. 11 is rich there. 40 lac people do not get drinking water. They ignore dalits, SC/ ST. Modi govt works for only Adani” he added.
“Recently I heard someone was telling that ‘BJP leaders do not call Advani as Advani ji but refer Adani as Adani Ji’. After Modi came to the leadership, BJP sidelined Advani ji and Jaswant ji. One man decides everything there. Now Modi wants people to make him a watchman of this country. We saw what this chowkeedar did in Gujarat; gave away 45000 acres of land to one businessman and now Adani sponsoring the entire BJP and Modi campaign. We send huge funds under MNREGA etc and Modi hands over these to Adani” lamented the Congress leader.
“We need to empower people. We want to give them rights. We want to work with love. We can develop only if we realise the strength of our people” he asserted.
In a dig at RSS, the Congress Vice President said, “Golwalker had said we made a mistake by allowing women to vote. But Congress believes that our biggest achievement was to grant women the voting rights. Women are the pillars of development. They run their homes as well as the nation. But they do not get the respect they deserve. They need no power; what they need is our respects. The women live in fear and are scared to travel during night. We must address these issues”.
“We will open 2000 dedicated women police stations for the women and 35% of the police force will be women. We will pass bill to give 33% reservation for women. We will ensure women representation in Lok Sabha, Vidhan Sabha and in the Congress party. Country can never develop without women. We can never become a super power without empowering our women” said Rahul Gandhi striking a chord with the women.
“We will not send police after the women and will not tap your phones like we witnessed in Gujarat. We will respect you” he said further in another jibe at snoop gate row in Gujarat.
Text of the speech by Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi at Kashipur, Udhamsingh Nagar, Uttarakhand

Priyanka Gandhi in Amethi (UP) takes indirect dig at Smriti Irani

Amethi: Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, daughter of Congress President Sonia Gandhi while speaking at an election meeting at Amethi in Uttar Pradesh, the Lok Sabha constituency of her brother and party vice-president Rahul Gandhi took on BJP. Priyanka then took an indirect dig at Smriti Irani, the BJP candidate in Amethi and said, "Criticising others is easy. I want to ask the candidate who contested from Chandni Chowk (Lok Sabha constituency in Delhi), whether she went there again after the polls. All those contesting against Rahul are here just to contest against Rahul Gandhi. They do not have any concern for the people here. But our hearts are always here. I and my family are here because of our concern for you".

Priyanka Gandhi slams Modi again, this time for his Shehzada jibe

Priyanka Gandhi in Amethi hits back at Modi for his Shehzada jibe on Rahul Gandhi
Amethi: Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, daughter of Congress President and UPA Chairperson Sonia Gandhi, took yet another dig at BJP’s prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi over his ‘shehzada’ remark about Rahul Gandhi. Priyanka is campaigning in Amethi, the Lok Sabha constituency of her brother and Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi.
“When Rajiv Gandhi had initiated landmark programmes like computer revolution, he had to face a lot of criticism from the very same people who are now lampooning Rahul Gandhi. Top leaders of a party (BJP) make fun of Rahul (Gandhi). At times they call him specimen, at times they compare him to a comedian, at times they call him shehzada...you dream of becoming the PM, then why behave childishly” said the Congress campaigner.
“They must tell people what are their specific plans for employment generation, development and women empowerment. Half of BJP’s manifesto is just a copy of Congress’. There are no specific programmes or schemes in it” asserted Priyanka Gandhi.
“The people, must therefore, decide what type of government they need and what sort of politics they are looking for. India has a rich tradition and culture and several Congress leaders sacrificed their lives to protect those values. All people – Hindu, Muslim, Sikh, Christians – all live in harmony here. Be vigilant enough against those divisive, destructive and negative forces, which spread hatred and anger among the people and make people, fight each other. When their leaders come to you then you must ask them to talk only about development. Ask them about their plans for your welfare. If you remain vigilant, politicians will be more careful” he underlined.
“It is the people who possess the power. The voting right is your biggest strength. You must never forget this and should never waste this chance. It is your love that brings leaders like me to stand in front of you. It is the people who create leaders. The first and foremost quality a leader must have is respect towards people. They must be open to realise the pains of the people. No leader has the right to mislead you” explained the star campaigner for the Congress party in Amethi.
“So think wisely before casting your votes. You must vote not for Rahul Gandhi, for Amethi but for the nation. Your votes must be to strengthen our country to protect its cultural ethos and values. Amethi has always been a model for others. So you must show path to others what kind of politics the country requires. You must tell others that we need a clean politics, which aims development, understands people’s issues and put in honest efforts to find solutions for their grievances” she argued.
“I am here to convey this to you, on behalf of Rahul Gandhi as he is busy campaigning across the country. So go to vote on 7th (May) in the same way as you have assembled here today, think about my words, and take a decision to strengthen the hands of Rahul Gandhi and the Congress, so that our country will go from strength to strength” concluded Priyanka Gandhi..
Text of the speech by Priyanka Gandhi Vadra in Amethi on 29th April, 2014

Priyanka Gandhi in Amethi (UP) slams Modi for his Shehzada jibe on Rahul Gandhi

Amethi: Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, daughter of Congress President and UPA Chairperson Sonia Gandhi, took yet another dig at BJP's prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi over his 'shehzada' remark about Rahul Gandhi. Priyanka is campaigning in Amethi, the Lok Sabha constituency of her brother and Congress Vice Presidnet Rahul Gandhi. "When Rajiv Gandhi had initiated landmark programmes like computer revolution, he had to face a lot of criticism from the very same people who are now lampooning Rahul Gandhi. Top leaders of a party (BJP) make fun of Rahul (Gandhi). At times they call him specimen, at times they compare him to a comedian, at times they call him shehzada...you dream of becoming the PM, then why behave childishly" said the Congress campaigner.

Rahul Gandhi in Bathinda, Punjab: UPA will be formed after the elections; slams Modi

Bhatinda: Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi launched yet another scathing attack on BJP and its prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi while speaking at an election rally at Bhatinda in Punjab, on Monday. "We are going to form a government at the Centre this time too" he said. Slamming Modi's double-stance on corruption, Rahul Gandhi lamented, "Modi roams around and talks big of corruption but he does not see the large scale graft in Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Punjab and Gujarat. He has joined hands with former Karnataka Chief Minister Yeddyurappa, who had gone to jail for corruption charges".

Rahul Gandhi at Dahod, Gujarat: Modi talks as if he is the God

Dahod: Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi launched yet another scathing attack on BJP's prime ministerial candidate and Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi. "Just listen to Congress leader's speeches. We never say 'I ' but 'we'. But Modi ji keeps on saying 'mein, mein, mein...'. "I will do it, I will do that, I developed Gujarat, I will develop India.." Tomorrow he also may say that he will transform the entire globe and entire universe. He talks as if he has entire knowledge; as if he is just like God" said Rahul Gandhi.

Rahul Gandhi: UPA 3 will be formed again after the elections

Rahul Gandhi in Punjab: Modi wants only Adani to dream big, ignores the poor
Bhatinda: Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi launched yet another scathing attack on BJP and its prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi while speaking at an election rally at Bhatinda in Punjab, on Monday.
“Congress is not against helping industries. We need to extend all our possible assistance and support to businessmen but it is wrong to give all facilities just to one businessman. For BJP, development means, progress of 2-3 industrialists... Congress wants all poor also to dream big. We want to uplift the weak and downtrodden. But Modi wants only Adani to have big dreams” said the Congress leader. “In Punjab, money meant for people’s welfare, goes to some selected businessmen. But Congress wants development to reach every person” he added.
Slamming Modi’s double-stance on corruption, Rahul Gandhi lamented, “Modi roams around and talks big of corruption but he does not see the large scale graft in Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Punjab and Gujarat. He has joined hands with former Karnataka Chief Minister Yeddyurappa, who had gone to jail for corruption charges”.
Taking on NDA alluy SAD, the Congress Vice President said, “A delegation of Sikh farmers, working in Gujarat had come to me. They told me with tears in their eyes that Modi government called them ‘outsiders’ in Gujarat. They have been working hard in Gujarat since independence but today they face threat of eviction from the Gujarat government. The SAD, which runs a government in Punjab with BJP, does not utter a word against it”.
“We see posters of Modi and BJP on women empowerment. But BJP cadres beat up women in Karnataka. About 20000 women are missing in Chhattisgarh. Modi government in Gujarat has sent its entire police forces after a woman and tap her phone calls” said Rahul Gandhi in an direct attack on Modi.
“Just listen to the speeches of Modi and other BJP leaders. You will not see even a single word of appreciation about others. Their speeches are filled with anger and hatred. But please also hear the speeches of Congress leaders. We never abuse anyone. We talk with respect even about our enemies” he said further with a comment, ”Modi does not believe in people’s power. On the other hand Congress has faith in its people and their strength”. “Congress is going to form a government this time too after the elections. You will soon witness yet another tremendous growth” asserted the Congress leader.
“BJP and Punjab government blames Pakistan for the growing drug menace in the state. Pakistan may have some role. But what does the state government do? It also has a responsibility to fight this dangerous evil. Please allow Congress to form a government here. We will not run away from our responsibility by blaming Pakistan or America. If we get a chance to form a government in Punjab, the first thing we would do will be to fight this drug menace. We will eradicate this menace once we form a government here. Full stop”, concluded Rahul Gandhi.
Full text of the speech by Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi at PCPCL Sports Stadium Ground, Bathinda, Punjab

Rahul Gandhi at Amreli, Gujarat slams BJP as it works for handful of people

Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi visited Amreli, Gujarat to address public rally. While speaking to the mammoth rally he slammed BJP and its PM candidate Narendra Modi. "They have sidelined senior leaders of BJP, first it was Advani ji, now Adaniji has taken its place. 45,000 acre of land is given to Mr. Adani ji mere 1 rupee per meter," said Rahul Gandhi.

Priyanka Gandhi at Raebareli: BJP's leaders are running away like scared rats

"They are running away scared rats. Let them do whatever they want to. I'm not scared of them. ," Priyanka Gandhi Vadra said in Raebareli where she is campaigning for her mother and Congress President Sonia Gandhi. She further said, "I know that opposition will come out with baseless allegations before elections, but I will continue to fight against their destructive and shameless politics."

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra visits Raebareli slams Narendra Modi for his 56 inch chest remark

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra daughter of Congress President and UPA chairperson Sonia Gandhi and sister of Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi visited Raebareli her mother Lok Sabha constituency to address a public rally. While addressing to masses she slammed BJP's Prime Ministerial candidate, Narendra Modi by saying we don't need a 56 inch chest to run the country but we need a kind heart. The daughter of UPA chairperson also said that Raebareli has developed massively in last ten years. The conditions of roads and electricity polls are good. Solar water pump and solar lights have planted in many villages. Congress has always made it's our policies with a vision and foresight.