UPA-2 anniversary: Sonia Gandhi says the achievement of UPA is unique

Congress President and UPA Chairperson Sonia Gandhi while speaking to allies at a dinner to mark the completion of three years of UPA-II on Tuesday acknowledged that the UPA can secure another mandate only on the basis of the works done by it and not promises.

"I know these are difficult times but this is no reason to feel depressed. We faced a lot of challenges in the last year inside and outside the Parliament,” said Sonia Gandhi added.

Sonia Gandhi continued, “The achievement of UPA 2 is unique. MNREGA became more effective in UPA 2 while there was expansion of health insurance. It also helped the people in the unorganised sectors. The farming sector also became much more organized. Loans to farmers have been increased,” the UPA chairperson said.

“We are determined to remove the difficulties of women and the economically weaker section. We are united to progress economically,” Sonia Gandhi said.

Sonia Gandhi at UPA-2 anniversary function: We are focussed on progressive politics

Congress President and UPA Chairperson Sonia Gandhi while speaking to allies at a dinner to mark the completion of three years of UPA-II on Tuesday acknowledged that the UPA can secure another mandate only on the basis of the works done by it and not promises.

"We are also committed to protect our secular values, she said adding that it is vowed to remove the problems of women and weaker sections of society.

“We could introduce a new social concept and could give a new direction,” she said while starting her address. "UPA-II worked for the all sections of the society. Our Prime Minister explained our achievements in detail and so I will mention only about some of the points" added Sonia Gandhi.

Attacking the opposition as aggressive and irresponsible Sonia Gandhi said, “The opposition has been making very aggressive and irresponsible statements against us. But we were committed to our social service. We are focussed on progressive politics. We have always maintained etiquette and we know that we have a mandate to fulfill and we will do that. We have been trying to fulfill the expectations of the people who had reposed their faith on us,"

Sonia Gandhi praises Congress-led Assam government

Congress President Sonia Gandhi on Saturday has praised the performance of the Assam government led by the Congress and the Chief Minister, Tarun Gogoi.

Sonia Gandhiwho attended the function to mark the first anniversary celebration of the third consecutive term of the Congress government in the state, met the state's Congress leadership also.

The Congress President said that when Gogoi assumed power, Assam was in shambles, and credited the incumbent government for the turnaround. "Eleven years back, when Tarun Gogoi formed the government, the state treasury was empty, there was not enough money to pay the salaries of government employees, development work was halted, there were no schemes, roads were broken, and power cuts were a normal thing. Also, people were scared to step out of their houses after sunset," Sonia Gandhi.

Sonia Gandhi added that militancy in the state had come down and that whatever groups were involved in violent activities would soon give up violence. The Congress leader also said that the state had taken major steps to improve education facilities in the province.

"Assam is the first state in the country which has given a computer to every student in high schools. There are many institutes for higher studies that have opened of late. These ensure that young men and women will lead a successful life and have a bright future," said Sonia Gandhi.

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Sonia Gandhi: People will judge us on our deeds, not on promises

Congress President and UPA Chairperson Sonia Gandhi while speaking at a dinner to mark the completion of three years of UPA-II on Tuesday acknowledged that the UPA can secure another mandate only on the basis of the works done by it and not promises.

She said the Centre is funding the states much more than ever before. “The Centre is financing the states in a record manner so that bigger goals can be achieved,” Sonia Gandhi said.

"We have always shown our determination and collective goal. These days, there is a notion that there are several challenges for India's development. Definitely it is a tough period for all the countries and we are not an exception. But there is no scope for disappointment," she said. "We are together in ensuring the positive economic growth rate of the country," she added.
She said since UPA took charge of the government, India has been advancing on the growth map in a sustained manner because of which it has been able to provide money for projects of social and rural development. "Because of this the Centre has been able to give that kind of financial assistance to the state government which was never seen earlier," Sonia Gandhi said. She also stressed that the government has to sustain the momentum of this development.
"We are aware that only two years are left when we will be seeking a new mandate from the people. We are fully aware that the result of that will not depend on our promises but on the nature of work done by us," she said.

“We should continue our committed works to ensure the happiness and progress of the entire people in the country” concluded the Congress President.

Sonia Gandhi attends the first anniversary function of the Assam Government

Congress President and UPA Chairperson Sonia Gandhi attended the first anniversary celebrations of the third term of the Congress government in Assam. She congratulated Tarun Gagoi government in the state for the overall development and prosperity in the state.
Sonia Gandhi said that today is a day of celebration for the Congress party. 'But at the same time we realise the huge responsibility the people of Assam has reposed in us and we renew our pledge to serve them better to take them on the path of peace, development and prosperity,’ she reminded.
“I am very happy to be here in Assam and this occasion is more memorable as we celebrate the first anniversary of the third successive Congress-led government under the leadership of Taru Gagoi in the state. This proves that the people continue to trust us. We also realize that we have now the increased responsibility to serve people with more dedication and commitment,” added the Congress President.

Sonia Gandhi expresses her concern over the loot of Central funds in UP

Congress President and UPA Chairperson Sonia Gandhi had addressed a big election rally in Moradabad - also called Peetal Nagri – during her recent campaign for Congress in the lat UP assembly elections in Uttar Pradesh.

Sonia Gandhi referred to the various welfare scheme of the Congress led UPA Government at the Centre and said, “Despite all the problems, UPA Government has done a number of welfare schemes and policies for the people. We implemented Mahatma Gandhi NREGA policy to address the issue of unemployment in the villages by which every poor is guaranteed for a minimum of 100 days’ job every year”.

“The Congress led UPA government at the centre framed policies like Jawahar Lal Nehru National Urban Renewal Mission to ensure house, water and roads, National Rural Health Mission to provide adequate health facilities for the poor, Sarva Siksha Abhiyan to ensure that every children in the age group of 6 to 14 get proper education, Mid-day meal scheme to ensure food to every children in the schools, Pradhanmantri Gram Sadak Yojana, opened up new Universities and implemented Rajiv Gandhi Electrification Scheme to provide electricity at every place,” added the Congress President.

Sonia Gandhi continued by saying that the Centre made a number of schemes for the development of U.P and sent thousands of crores of rupees to the state under various schemes. “The Congress led Government at the Centre sent more than one lakh crore rupees to Uttar Pradesh.  But it is a matter of great concern that the people of Uttar Pradesh could not avail the benefits. All these funds were swindled out in corruption and scams. There are reports of corruption in MNREGA and NRHM schemes,” concerned the Congress President.

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Sonia Gandhi visits Assam to attend state government’s first anniversary finctionSonia Gandhi visits Assam to attend state government’s first anniversary finction

Sonia Gandhi continued, 'We are aware of the situation at the time we had formed our first government in the state eleven years back. Assam was in a state of chaos and disarray. Insurgency was at its height, the treasury was empty, government employees were not paid salaries, development was at an all-time low, industries and industrialists were fleeing. There were no proper roads, adequate electricity and it was rampant anarchy across the state. The people were scared to move out of their houses after the evening”.
Explaining about the efforts of the Congress government, the UPA Chairperson said “Soon after the Congress Government took charge of the state, it took immediate measures to solve these problems. I feel very happy today to see the changed face of Assam. We could achieve this because of the combined efforts of the Congress-led government and the people in the state. I use this occasion to congratulate Tarun Gagoi, his colleagues, Congress workers and leaders and the people in Assam in particular for this remarkable achievement”.