Sonia Gandhi at Chintan Shivir calls for unity among Congress workers

In the Congress’ ‘Chinthan Shivir’ held in Jaipur, the Congress President Sonia Gandhi has sincerely attempted to introspect on many affairs. Sonia Gandhi tried to explore the inherent weaknesses and the core strength to caution and at the same time encourage the party cadres.

Sonia Gandhi warned the workers that they should take note of the fact that the party has floundered many opportunities. She said it was due to inability of the Congress party to function as disciplined and united team.

She admitted the need to balance the allies and Congress party. She felt that the traditional strongholds (in Congress votes) have been taken over by others. She has proposed a solution to get back what has been lost at the same time stressing the importance of having allies and asked the delegates to..

Touching upon gender issue like atrocities on women, discrimination against girl child, sexual harassment, women trafficking and female foeticide, Sonia Gandhi said women’s security is on top of the party’s agenda.

Sonia Gandhi also issued a warning to Congress workers that the middle class is fed up with corruption they face. She realized that middle class is growing and educated. Therefore they are better equipped to expect from the Government.

Sonia Gandhi added that for the Congress party, inclusiveness was not a political ploy to win elections. She claimed that the Congress is the only party combining economy with social harmony and justice. Sonia Gandhi stressed, “Development through economic growth and social justice are two sides of one coin”.

Sonia Gandhi has delivered a well prepared speech with five commandments which shows clarity of thoughts. It is really good to see that she has desisted from attacking the rival of the Congress party, BJP. Instead she has addressed the issues confronting her party and the Nation, a good sign for positive approach.