Sonia Gandhi on Indo-Pak tension: Dialogue must be based on principles of civilised behavior

Congress President Sonia Gandhi while speaking at the opening session of Congress’ chintan shivir at Jaipur emphasised on peaceful ties with neighbouring countries. Sonia Gandhi said that the relations should be based on “principles of civilised behaviour”. Her statements come in the wake of the brutal killing of two Indian Army soldiers near the Line of Control by Pakistani troops on 8 January.

“Let us be very clear, our dialogue must be based on principles of civilised behavior. We will never compromise. India’s foreign policy has always had a vision for its unique position in world affairs. This will be enhanced when we strengthen democracy”, said the Congress President.

Sonia Gandhi said the party must strike a fine balance between allies, policies. “In some states the party has not been able to consolidate political support. This is an issue that will have to be looked at”, she said. “We have to strike a fine balance between respecting alliances and ensuring rejuvenation of the party”, she added.”In some cases, historic legislation by UPA has not been translated into political support; I hope that will be discussed”.

She also said, “The last nine years have been a period of tremendous economic growth, social change and technological innovation. We should look at our strengths, our weaknesses and the threats we face. We have to recognise the new India. The younger generation is more demanding and less tolerant.”

For both Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi, development and welfare are the main issues

For Congress President Sonia Gandhi and her son Rahul Gandhi, the important concern has been the welfare of the entire section of the people. They always believed that a country cannot develop if everyone in our society, including the poor, downtrodden, tribals and underprivileged are not taking part in the process of development. In all her campaigns and public addresses both Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi underline this important aspect of development.

Truly, Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi set a new example of true leaders. They always went to the people, directly interacted with them, understood their grievances and tried their level best to solve those. Yes, at a time when leaders are indulged in only promising, Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi prove just opposite. They do not believe in mere promising but showed the country that they deliver. The MNREGA, Direct cash subsidy, RTE, RTI and the proposed Food Security Bill and Land Acquisition Bills are examples for their commitment and concern for the poor.

Ask BJP where the Central funds gone? Sonia Gandhi urges the people in Uttarakhand

The Congress President and UPA Chairperson Sonia Gandhi while addressing a election rally in the poll bound Uttarakhand said that the present BJP Government in the state has not been utilizing the Central funds sent for the benefit of the people in the required manner. 

Accusing the state government of not properly utilising central funds, the Congress President said, "The UPA government under the leadership of Prime Minister Manmohan Singh had given thousands crores of rupees for development of Uttarkahand. Whether this money was properly utilised, you must ask the BJP." Sonia Gandhi claimed that the BJP government is giving away jobs meant for SCs/STs to its "own people" and those belonging backward classes are leading a miserable life in the state.

The Congress President said the Congress has given due attention to Uttarakhand and the UPA government has sanctioned several prestigious institutes like IIMs, AIIMS, NITs for the state.

"Congress does not believe in false promises. We fulfil all promises. I assure you we will stick to our promises. So please vote for Congress," Sonia Gandhi said. Sonia Gandhi urged people to elect a Congress Government and also asked to vote out BJP Government.

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Sonia Gandhi terms SAD-BJP alliance as opportunistic

The Congress President and UPA Chairperson Sonia Gandhi while kick-starting the Congress campaign in the poll bound Punjab termed the present ruling alliance of BJP and SAD as “purely opportunistic”. She alleged that they were together just to stick to power. “Instead of looking into their own failures, the government was attempting to shift the blame on the Centre, which had always been liberal and generous with sanctioning development grants” said Sonia Gandhi.

Referring to the aata-daal scheme of the State government, Sonia Gandhi said that it was 100 per cent financed by the Centre. “This government cannot do a single thing on its own as it had no money and for every activity, including development projects, they are totally dependent on the Government of India funding” added the Congress President.

Referring to Kapurthala's historic importance, Sonia Gandhi said it had a long history spanning over 1100 years. She recalled that Guru Nanak had prayed for 14 years, got enlightenment to lead and guide the entire humanity at the place where now stands Gurdwara Beri Sahib near the rally site.

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