Attack on Dalit family in Haryana: Rahul Gandhi meets family members; assures all possible help

Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi lashed out at the media for calling his visit to victim's family in Faridabad's Sunped village a photo-opportunity. "It is insulting to hear that this is a photo opportunity. It is an insult to victim's family and I will continue to visit them. I have told family members that I will help them to best possible extent. The family wants a CBI inquiry. They are poor and that's why this atrocity against them. I've spoken to the family members and all they want to know is what is there fault," said Rahul Gandhi.

Rahul Gandhi speaks at Congress election rally at Kalanwali, Haryana

Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi slammed Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the ceasefire violations on Sunday while addressing a big election rally at Kalanwali, (Sirsa) in Haryana as part of his ongoing campaign for the upcoming assembly polls in the state and said that the onslaught from Pakistan restarted a day after the Prime Minister assured the country that things were back to normalcy. He also attacked Modi over incursions on the India-China border, alleging that the Prime Minister did not raise the issue with the Chinese President Xi Jinping.

Sonia Gandhi speaks at Congress election rally at Tosham, Bhiwani in Haryana

Congress President Sonia Gandhi addressed a mammoth election rally at Tosham in Bhiwani, Haryana as part of her campaign for the upcoming assembly elections in the state. “Ensure each and every vote for Congress to secure the future of Haryana. Our govt will be pro-poor, pro-farmers will work for safety and security for women” she assured. “I bow to this land of freedom fighters of Pandit Neki Ram ji, Fateh Chand ji and Babu Gupta ji” she said.“We never give hollow promises. Whatever we say, we do. Haryana is the land of farmers. They have done a lot for development; it is the land of brave soldiers who fight to protect our nation. NDA govt and BJP shed crocodile tears. All their policies are anti-poor. Modi govt in a move to help American Pharma companies, increased prices of essential medicines, said Sonia Gandhi and charged, “NDA govt is trying to weaken MNREGA”.

Rahul Gandhi speaks at Congress rally in Rewari, Haryana

Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi addresses Congress rally at Rewari , in Haryana as part of his campaign for the upcoming assembly elections in the state. Haryana will go to the polls on oct 15. The Congress leader said the Hooda government had given 3.8 lakh poor families 100 square yard plot, besides free medicines to poor. He touched upon the development works initiated by the Congress government in Sirsa region during the past ten years including setting up of a nuclear power plant at Fatehabad, Sirsa-Agroha-Fatehabad rail line, a hosiery cluster, two colleges and a skill development centre, among others.

We are proud of our ‘Haryanavi’ wrestlers who win gold medals for us: Rahul Gandhi at Haryana

Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi visited Jhirka, Haryana to address a public rally. He lashed out opposition by saying, opposition blamed Congress for corruption but there was time when opposition party was ‘selling’ jobs to recruit teachers. “We are proud of this state, the farmers of this state and the soldiers of this state who protect our country. We are proud of our wrestlers who perform and win medals for us. There should be new slogan ‘Jai Jawan, Jai Kisan and Jai Pehalwaan (wrestler),” said Rahul Gandhi.

Rahul Gandhi in Panipat attacks BJP's double-standards towards corruption

Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi addressed a party election rally at Panipat in Haryana where he launched a scathing attack on the BJP over its "double-standards" towards corruption . Rahul then targeted the BJP for trying to divide the people on religious lines. He alleged that BJP's "divisive" policy was responsible for spoiling the country's secular fabric, while stressing that Congress' ideology was to unite the people, irrespective of caste, creed and religion. "They make you fight each other, pit Hindus against Muslims," he said, and referred to the attacks carried out by BJP ally Shiv Sena on migrant workers from UP and Bihar in Mumbai. "We take everybody along... This is our politics. We do not play politics of hatred," he added.

Rahul Gandhi at Sirsa, Haryana

Rahul Gandhi at Sirsa, Haryana: NDA talks about Gujarat model but we don’t need it for Haryana
Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi started his Haryana campaign for the upcoming Lok Sabha election. He visited Sirsa, Haryana to address a massive election rally. While addressing a public Rahul Gandhi slammed BJP's Gujarat model propaganda by saying Haryana doesn’t need any Gujarat model, Haryana model is sufficient enough.
“NDA talks about Gujarat model but we don’t need it for Haryana. Haryana model is sufficient enough for this state,” Rahul Gandhi said.
“Haryana leads in wheat production, in milk and also in sports. You have enough resources you don’t need any Gujarat model,” Congress Vice President asserted.
“BJP beats drums against corruption but shares stage with tainted Yeddurappa who had spent time in jail for corruption, now they have brought him again in their party,” he noted.
“Mining mafia is ruling the Chhattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh but BJP does not see it. There are three convicted cabinet ministers in Gujarat who were jailed with graft charges. But they don’t see corruption in Gujarat too,” Rahul Gandhi argued aggressively.
“Congress has always fought corruption. We have implemented RTI to combat corruption. Only few days are left for elections, but BJP has not yet put its Manifesto on public domain," lame,ted the Congress leader.
Rahul Gandhi also said whenever election approaches NDA comes with a new balloon like India Shining. "People of India heard the slogan of India shining and pressed the button and balloon was burst", he said.
“We will give you two more rights Right to Shelter and Right to Health if we are voted back to power. Youth asked for universities, colleges and education loan to get the admission in these universities,” Rahul Gandhi promised.
Earlier today Rahul Gandhi also addressed a rally in Panipat, Haryana.
Full text of speech of Rahul Gandhi at Sirsa, Haryana

Rahul Gandhi at Sirsa, Haryana to address Congress election rally

Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi started his Haryana campaign for this upcoming Lok Sabha election. He visited Sirsa, Haryana to address a massive election rally. While addressing to the public Rahul Gandhi slammed BJP by saying Haryana doesn't need any Gujarat model, Haryana is sufficient enough.

Sonia Gandhi addresses Congress rally at Mewat at Haryana, attacks BJP

Mewat: Congress President and UPA Chairperson Sonia Gandhi launched her election campaign in Haryana for the upcoming Lok Sabha polls by addressing a mega party rally at Mewat. “This is election time and we are all standing at a crucial phase today where one must decide on our country’s future. We must decide whether we want to take our country forward by strengthening our democracy by adhering to our ideology of love, brotherhood or do we need an ideology that divides the nation and its people. Our country has never faced such a serious challenge ever before and so we all must take decision after proper thinking” said Sonia Gandhi.

Sonia Gandhi slams BJP in Haryana: People who spread divisive ideology can never build a nation

Sonia Gandhi at Haryana: BJP sees only PM post, tries to fool people with false propaganda

Mewat: Congress President and UPA Chairperson Sonia Gandhi launched her election campaign in Haryana for the upcoming Lok Sabha polls by addressing a mega party rally at Mewat. “This is election time and we are all standing at a crucial phase today where one must decide on our country’s future. We must decide whether we want to take our country forward by strengthening our democracy by adhering to our ideology of love, brotherhood or do we need an ideology that divides the nation and its people. Our country has never faced such a serious challenge ever before and so we all must take decision after proper thinking” said Sonia Gandhi.
“The BJP has again come out with tall promises and by shedding crocodile tears. They have sent up huge campaign balloons and have been talking very big things. They have been trying to cover their real face with false propagandas. BJP sees just one thing, the PM’s chair and they try to fool people with wrong facts” said the Congress President.
Only those who have a noble heart and courage to sacrifice can build a nation. People whose minds are filled with hatred can never do it. How nation building can be possible by those who divide the country and its people?, she asked and asserted, “The history of Congress and the works done by us are before the people. No one can ignore the works done by the Congress before and after independence”.
Highlighting the achievements by the central government, Sonia Gandhi continued, “The UPA government at the Centre has implemented several programmes and policies for the welfare of the people, than any other previous non-Congress governments. We gave the people right to job, right to education, right to information and right to food. These policies made people more confident and have transformed their lives”.
“Our manifesto has promised some new initiatives including right to health and right to shelter which would be highly beneficial for the poor and downtrodden. We want to maintain our economic growth by increasing our production so that the aspirations of our youth can be fulfilled. We also intend to ensure social security for the workers in the unorganised sectors and also envisage a pension scheme for widows, old aged and disabled persons” informed the Congress President.
“For Congress, this election is not just for development and progress. For us, this is a battle to protect the values of our constitution which was given to us by our great freedom fighters and legendary leaders. Our constitution not only underlines the principle of unity in diversity but also teaches to respect everyone. We will fight for unity in this election. We will fight for a country where no one fights against each other but will live in harmony” she underlined and added, “We must fight for an India where everyone has equal rights without any discrimination of caste, language, region or religion. We will fight for an India which is secular and every citizen will feel that they are just Indians. We will fight for such a country which will never belong just to a handful of people but we want a nation where every citizen has equal place and rights”.
“I request all of you not to fall in traps of the people who spread false propagandas and ensure each and every single vote for the Congress party”, concluded Sonia Gandhi.
Full text of the speech by Congress President Sonia Gandhi at Mewat, Haryana

Rahul Gandhi interacts with Haryana farmers, says Congress wants to empower farmers

Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi held an an interactive session in Haryana with local framers. He spoke on the rights and the opportunities that farmers need to be provided with in the country. "What I have learnt here from you (farmers) is that I can never learn from bureaucrats.. We are trying to empower the common man, specially the farmers.. We will ensure that every citizen in this country has a right to health" said the Congress leader.

Rahul Gandhi interacts with Haryana farmers, says BJP thinks one man can run the country

Rahul Gandhi interacts with Haryana farmers, says BJP thinks one man can run the country
Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi held an an interactive session in Haryana with local framers. He spoke on the rights and the opportunities that farmers need to be provided with in the country.
“What I have learnt here from you (farmers) is that I can never learn from bureaucrats.. We are trying to empower the common man, specially the farmers.. We will ensure that every citizen in this country has a right to health” said the Congress leader.
“You will should have an option, your sons should have an option if they want to do farming or not. You should have the same option that others have through service and manufacturing” he added..
“We want to empower farmers so that they have an option of other occupations as well. Our politics is about giving you an option and not about giving you an order. That is BJP's work” said Rahul Gandhi in a direct attack at BJP. “ Look at any party, they all talk about corruption. They only give speeches about corruption” he added.
The Congress Vice President also said that the Congress would ensure dedicated freight corridor and manufacturing corridor for farmers. “India is run by Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha. Everyone gets to vote once in five years. Those people who sit in the Vidhan sabha. Who elects them? Who selects them? You will think they are selected by you all. but that is not true. About 200-300 people select these representatives. Hooda ji, me: we do that. Why don't you people get to be a part of it?” continued the Congress leader.
“Congress doesn't play politics of caste and religion” asserted Rahul Gandhi. “There should be a day soon when we call for a meeting and I will be seeing fifty per cent women and fifty per cent men here” said the Congress Vice President striking a chord with the women.
Rahul Gandhi also took a dig at BJP’s prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi and said, “You know what is the difference between BJP and us. We approach everyone for an opinion. BJP thinks one man can run the country, they think power should be centralized, but we think power must be given to people”.

Sonia Gandhi meets rape victim's family in Haryana

Congress President and UPA Chairperson Sonia Gandhi on Tuesday visited the family of a Dalit girl who burned herself to death after being gangraped in Haryana's Jind district. Sonia Gandhi assured the victim's family that the culprits won't go unpunished. "I strongly condemn this horrifying act and the guilty should get stringent punishment. Asking about her comments on recent diktat by the Khap Panchayats in Haryana that the children should be married early, Sonia Gandhi said "We have democratic systems here. We have a judiciary. The law is in the hands of the judiciary and nobody else".