Sonia Gandhi: Look at us by all means, and point out our mistakes; but do look at others also

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New Delhi: Congress president and UPA Chairperson Sonia Gandhi said on Saturday that the issue related to Adarsh society scam will be resolved soon. Her statement came just a day after Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi disagreed with Maharashtra government rejecting the Adarsh scam report. "Adarsh issue has been discussed within the party and will be resolved. Corruption and inflation remain the key issues for us," said Sonia Gandhi.

Sonia Gandhi: Media should also look at corruption in states ruled by opposition parties

New Delhi: Congress president and UPA Chairperson Sonia Gandhi said on Saturday that the issue related to Adarsh society scam will be resolved soon. Her statement came just a day after Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi disagreed with Maharashtra government rejecting the Adarsh scam report. "Adarsh issue has been discussed within the party and will be resolved. Corruption and inflation remain the key issues for us," said Sonia Gandhi.

Rahul Gandhi: India will be benefited from the framework and not with huge talks

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Congress Vice President Sh. Rahul Gandhi held a meeting with state ministers to discuss the formation of Lokayukt and the framework to combat the corruption in the Nation. “Let's stop talking, let's start working. We want to take the stipulations in the national level Lokpal to the state level Lokpal as well.” Rahul Gandhi added while conducting the press conference. “Government must reconsider I don't agree with this, they should reconsider”, Rahul Gandhi said on Maharashtra government rejecting Adarsh society scam report. Party Vice President said that he and the other ministers discussed corruption, Lokpal and price rise during the meeting with the chief ministers of the state. “I only see parties talking of corruption, but no systematic action.” Rahul Gandhi ended the press conference with this.

Rahul Gandhi: Let's stop talking and do the needful to stop the corruption

Congress Vice President Sh. Rahul Gandhi held a meeting with state ministers to discuss the formation of Lokayukt and the framework to combat the corruption in the Nation. "Let's stop talking, let's start working. We want to take the stipulations in the national level Lokpal to the state level Lokpal as well." Rahul Gandhi added while conducting the press conference. "Government must reconsider I don't agree with this, they should reconsider", Rahul Gandhi said on Maharashtra government rejecting Adarsh society scam report. Party Vice President said that he and the other ministers discussed corruption, Lokpal and price rise during the meeting with the chief ministers of the state. "I only see parties talking of corruption, but no systematic action." Rahul Gandhi ended the press conference with this.

Rahul Gandhi holds consultations with minorities on party's manifesto

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Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi held a meeting to do direct interactions with the communities to incorporate their views and suggestions in party’s manifesto for the next Lok Sabha polls. Rahul Gandhi held consultations with representatives from various minority communities, including Muslims, as part of its exercise to include demands and aspirations of sections of people in its 2014 election manifesto. “It is narrow elite, which constitutes the political establishment and each party is run by a narrower group," he had said, promising to open the system.

Rahul Gandhi meets delegates of minority communities on manifesto

Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi held a meeting to do direct interactions with the communities to incorporate their views and suggestions in party's manifesto for the next Lok Sabha polls. Rahul Gandhi held consultations with representatives from various minority communities, including Muslims, as part of its exercise to include demands and aspirations of sections of people in its 2014 election manifesto. "It is narrow elite, which constitutes the political establishment and each party is run by a narrower group," he had said, promising to open the system.

Rahul Gandhi visited Muzaffarnagar relief camp

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Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi visited Muzaffarnagar district to empathize and console the riot victims. He said Children are dying, need to improve situation in relief camps as the condition of the relief camps is very poor. “Akhilesh Yadav is a young CM, he needs to focus on these relief camps.” He added while addressing the media. He also added people want to live in peace and communal forces are behind these riots

Rahul Gandhi: Govt. should focus more on relief camps

Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi visited Muzaffarnagar district to empathize and console the riot victims. He said Children are dying, need to improve situation in relief camps as the condition of the relief camps is very poor. "Akhilesh Yadav is a young CM, he needs to focus on these relief camps." He added while addressing the media. He also added people want to live in peace and communal forces are behind these riots.

Rahul Gandhi's interaction at valedictory session of 86th AGM, FICCI

Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi, while addressing the valedictory session of 86th AGM of FCCI on Saturday, termed corruption as the biggest issue that was bleeding people and lauded the UPA Government's achievement of passing the land mark Lokpal Bill to fight it. He also answered some questions from the audience.

Rahul Gandhi speaks at valedictory session of 86th AGM, FCCI

Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi, while addressing the valedictory session of 86th AGM of FCCI on Saturday, termed corruption as the biggest issue that was bleeding people and lauded the UPA Government's achievement of passing the land mark Lokpal Bill to fight it. "India cannot afford to hold back business because of slow decision-making" said the Congress vice-president and continued, "Many projects are stuck because of good reasons but some are held back because of no good reason at all."

Rahul Gandhi addresses 86th AGM of FICCI

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Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi, while addressing the valedictory session of 86th AGM of FCCI on Saturday, termed corruption as the biggest issue that was bleeding people and lauded the UPA Government’s achievement of passing the land mark Lokpal Bill to fight it. "The biggest issue today is corruption. It is bleeding the nation dry. Amendment to Prevention of Corruption Act and Grievance Redressal Bill will be massive steps against graft,” said Rahul Gandhi. “The United Progressive Alliance (UPA) government has faced a lot of criticism; but it has done more to combat corruption than any other government", he added. “We must fight corruption with all our strength and determination”, asserted the Congress leader.

Rahul Gandhi addresses Lok Sabha, urges all parties to pass Lokpal Bill

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Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi while taking part in the debate on Lokpal Bill asked why the ongoing Parliament's Winter Session could not be extended to ensure that the pending anti-corruption bills also could be passed. “Prevention of Corruption Bill, 2013 Amendment, The right to Citizens to time bound delivery of goods and services and redressal of grievance Bill, 2011, Public procurement Bill 2012, Bill to address foreign bribery as required under Article 16, Judicial Standards and Accountability Bill 2010, The whistle blowers protection Bill, 2011; these are those Bills which we can pass. If necessary Madam Speaker, can we not extend the session of Parliament to complete the passage of these bills and provide this country with a frame work to fight corruption” urged the Congress Member of Parliament from Amethi.

Rahul Gandhi: More anti-corruption bills are in pipeline

Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday said that there were more anti-corruption bills in the pipeline. Speaking to the media after the passage of Lokpal and Lokayukta Bill, 2011, in the Lok Sabha, which provides for formation of an anti-graft ombudsman, Rahul Gandhi said more legal teeth was needed to curb corruption. "We need more bills and we have the framework. The Congress has bills in the pipeline that need to be passed," Gandhi said. "We've had big success with the Lokpal bill, we had the RTI (Right to Information) earlier," he added. The Lokpal bill was passed by the Lok Sabha Wednesday and by the Rajya Sabha on Tuesday.

Rahul Gandhi addresses Lok Sabha, urges all parties to pass Lokpal Bill

Rahul Gandhi wants to extend Parl. Session to pass the pending anti-corruption Bills too
Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi while taking part in the debate on Lokpal Bill urged all political parties to support the Bill and ensure its smooth passage. He also asked why the ongoing Parliament's Winter Session could not be extended to ensure that the pending anti-corruption bills also could be passed.

“Prevention of Corruption Bill, 2013 Amendment, The right to Citizens to time bound delivery of goods and services and redressal of grievance Bill, 2011, Public procurement Bill 2012, Bill to address foreign bribery as required under Article 16, Judicial Standards and Accountability Bill 2010,  The whistle blowers protection Bill, 2011; these are those Bills which we can pass. If necessary Madam Speaker, can we not extend the session of Parliament to complete the passage of these bills and provide this country with a frame work to fight corruption” urged the Congress Member of Parliament from Amethi.

“The Lokpal bill was first introduced by late Prime Minister Indira Gandhi in 1968. We have the chance to make history by enacting the Lokpal Bill. I appeal to all parties to come together and pass the Lokpal and Lokayukta Bill unanimously” said Rahul Gandhi beginning his brief address and added, “The Right to Information Act, 2009 was UPA’s first and most important assault on corruption in this country. The establishment of Lokpal is necessary to strengthen the fight against corruption and to ensure accountability of public officials to the people”.



“But the Lokpal Bill alone is not adequate to fight corruption. We need a comprehensive anti-corruption code in this country. The UPA Government has developed a powerful anti-corruption frame work consisting of eight new Central laws. Even after the passage of the Lokpal Bill, four of these bills are pending in Lok Sabha and two in the Rajya Sabha”, further said the Congress Vice President.

“I believe it is our responsibility to complete our unfinished work in our fight against corruption. I believe it is the responsibility of the 15th Lok Sabha to consider and enact all six pending anti-corruption bills before its term expires,” said Rahul Gandhi amidst applauds from the Congress members.

The bill was passed in the Rajya Sabha yesterday. Veteran social activist Anna Hazare who is on an indefinite fast demanding a strong Lokpal Bill had thanked Rahul Gandhi for his commitment towards passage of the Lokpal Bill in Parliament.

Full text of Sh. Rahul Gandhi’s address in Lok Sabha on Lokpal Bill

Rahul Gandhi in Lok Sabha wants extension of the session to pass the pending anti-graft bills too

Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi while taking part in the debate on Lokpal Bill asked why the ongoing Parliament's Winter Session could not be extended to ensure that the pending anti-corruption bills also could be passed. “Prevention of Corruption Bill, 2013 Amendment, The right to Citizens to time bound delivery of goods and services and redressal of grievance Bill, 2011, Public procurement Bill 2012, Bill to address foreign bribery as required under Article 16, Judicial Standards and Accountability Bill 2010, The whistle blowers protection Bill, 2011; these are those Bills which we can pass. If necessary Madam Speaker, can we not extend the session of Parliament to complete the passage of these bills and provide this country with a frame work to fight corruption” urged the Congress Member of Parliament from Amethi.

Sonia Gandhi in Raebareli launches several development schemes

Congress President and UPA Chairperson Sonia Gandhi visited Raebareli, her parliament constituency on Monday and gifted a number of development schemes to the people of her Lok Sabha constituency. The Congress Member of Parliament launched several road projects, new bank branches, FM radio station, a railway line and also inaugurated a reverse osmosis (RO) plant in the constituency.Sonia Gandhi, who landed at the Fursatganj airport on Monday morning, laid foundation of over 50 roads under Pradhan Mantri Gramin Sadak Yojna in Raebareli, connecting various villages of the district. The Congress President also inaugurated a water treatment plant that will cater to 110 villages in the region, and dedicated an FM radio station at Akashwani premises on Amawan Road. FM Rainbow, available at a frequency of 102.8 mhz, will cater to the information and entertainment needs of the people.

Sonia Gandhi at the launch of first ever all-women-bank - the Bharatiya Mahila Bank

Prime minister Dr. Manmohan Singh inaugurated the nation's first all-women bank -- the Bharatiya Mahila Bank (BMB)- in Mumbai on Tuesday in the presence of Congress president and UPA Chairperson Sonia Gandhi, on the birth anniversary of former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi. Sonia Gandhi said that this was an appropriate tribute to the memory of Indira Gandhi on her birth anniversary. The Congress President also distributed the bank-kits to the first five account holders of the new bank.

Sonia Gandhi launches Rajiv Gandhi Jeevandayee Arogya Yojana

Nagpur: Congress President and UPA Chairperson Sonia Gandhi underlined that Congress-led UPA Government is committed for the welfare of common man. She was addressing a function after launching Rajiv Gandhi Jeevandayee Arogya Yojana (RGJAY) - a health insurance scheme for poor families in Maharashtra.Sonia Gandhi said that the Congress-led UPA government was committed to provide better healthcare facilities to aam aadmi, particularly the poor, rural women and children. The Congress-led Government in Maharashtra was doing a yeoman service for people, who will greatly benefit from the health plan, said the Congress President. Sonia Gandhi praised the state government for extending the project, which was launched on a pilot basis last year in eight districts, to the remaining 27 districts.

Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi Pay tribute to Sis Ram Ola

Congress President and UPA Chairperson Sonia Gandhi and party Vice President Rahul Gandhi paid floral tribute to senior Congress Leader and Union minister Sis Ram Ola who breathed his last on Sunday.

Rahul Gandhi: Lokpal bill is important for India; all parties must set aside differences to pass it

New Delhi: Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi on Saturday, while addressing the media persons, emphasized that his party is committed to pass the Lokpal Bill in the Parliament. He also urged the parties -- both allies and the opposition- to support the legislature in Parliament. "We would like opposition and other parties to ensure the Bill is passed. This is a matter of national importance. We would like all parties to put aside their concerns and do this job," Rahul Gandhi said at the press conference, flanked by union ministers P Chidambaram and Kapil Sibal.

Rahul Gandhi: Congress is committed for Lokpal Bill, urges all parties support to pass it

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New Delhi: Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi on Saturday, while addressing the media persons, emphasized that his party is committed to pass the Lokpal Bill in the Parliament. He also urged the parties – both allies and the opposition- to support the legislature in Parliament. "We would like opposition and other parties to ensure the Bill is passed. This is a matter of national importance. We would like all parties to put aside their concerns and do this job," Rahul Gandhi said at the press conference, flanked by union ministers P Chidambaram and Kapil Sibal.

Rahul Gandhi at Congress manifesto meeting

Congress Vice President Sh. Rahul Gandhi holds a meeting with SC/ST representatives to discuss Congress Manifesto. "We started this process to open to these close doors gradually. There are two closed rooms in Indian politics, one is policies and other one is ticket. We want to open these two rooms in 21st century. This is the reason I have come here and discussing this with you. It's not a mere paper but it's a commitment for us when our party forms a government. Whatever we write on our manifesto, we will accomplish that." Rahul Gandhi. "The Congress has to completely transform itself and it has to give voice to our biggest supporters. It cannot continue to operate the way it does. It means developing, and promoting leadership among these communities and making them run, there is no other way around. Everything else is history. You are seeing right now the first step of that process. In the youth Congress we have been doing this for years. We understand how it is does very well. We have all the system to do it. We are going to implement and you are going to see the difference." Rahul Gandhi said.

Rahul Gandhi: Holds a meeting with SC/ST representatives on Congress Manifesto

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Congress Vice President Sh. Rahul Gandhi holds a meeting with SC/ST representatives to discuss Congress Manifesto. “We started this process to open to these close doors gradually. There are two closed rooms in Indian politics, one is policies and other one is ticket. We want to open these two rooms in 21st century. This is the reason I have come here and discussing this with you. It’s not a mere paper but it’s a commitment for us when our party forms a government. Whatever we write on our manifesto, we will accomplish that.” Rahul Gandhi. “The Congress has to completely transform itself and it has to give voice to our biggest supporters. It cannot continue to operate the way it does. It means developing, and promoting leadership among these communities and making them run, there is no other way around. Everything else is history. You are seeing right now the first step of that process. In the youth Congress we have been doing this for years. We understand how it is does very well. We have all the system to do it. We are going to implement and you are going to see the difference.” Rahul Gandhi said.

Rahul Gandhi on Section 377: I agree more with High Court

Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi said about the recent Supreme Court on Section 377 and gay sex rights said "I think I would agree more with the High Court, these matters should be left to individuals, their choices". "This country is known for its freedom of expression, these are individual choices", he added. "It is a matter of personal freedom, it should be upheld" further said Rahul Gandhi.

Rahul Gandhi on SC verdict on gay rights: I agree more with High Court

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Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi said about the recent Supreme Court on Section 377 and gay sex rights said “I think I would agree more with the High Court, these matters should be left to individuals, their choices”. “This country is known for its freedom of expression, these are individual choices”, he added. “It is a matter of personal freedom, it should be upheld” further said Rahul Gandhi.

Sonia Gandh, Rahul Gandhi talk to media after the assembly poll results

Congress President and UPA Chairperson Sonia Gandhi talks to media after the assembly poll results came out on Sunday. We will do an introspection what went wrong and will take necessary corrective measures, said Sonia Gandhi. Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi talks to media persons after the results of assembly poll results. I will put in my efforts to transform the organization so that it regain the confidence of the people, he said.

Rahul Gandhi addresses media after the assembly poll results

Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi talks to media persons after the results of assembly poll results. I will put in my efforts to transform the organization so that it regain the confidence of the people, he said.

Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi interact with media after assembly poll results

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Congress President and UPA Chairperson Sonia Gandhi along with Rahul Gandhi talk to media after the assembly poll results came out on Sunday. We will do an introspection what went wrong and will take necessary corrective measures, said Sonia Gandhi. We will put in my efforts to transform the organization so that it regain the confidence of the people, he said.

Assembly polls results: Sonia Gandhi talks to media

Congress President and UPA Chairperson Sonia Gandhi talks to media after the assembly poll results came out on Sunday. We will do an introspection what went wrong and will take necessary corrective measures, said Sonia Gandhi.

Priyanka Gandhi helps road accident victim in Raebareli

Rae Bareli: Priyanka Vadra, the daughter of UPA chairperson Sonia Gandhi, who reached Raebareli, Sonia Gandhi's Parliamentary constituency, asked her securitymen to take an injured person lying on the road to hospital. The man had sustained injury in a road accident near Maharajganj in Raebareli, and as the vehicle of Priyanka Gandhi Vadra passed the spot, she stopped her vehicle, and directed her securitymen to transport the injured man immediately to hospital. The injured man was lying on the road for 15 minutes, unattended. "Isey lekar jao yaar, Koi isey lekar jaao...Jaldi le kar jao", shouted Priyanka Gandhi at her security guards. The man was driving a motorbike when he was hit by a runaway Tata Magic vehicle.

Sonia Gandhi in Lok Sabha expresses condolence on the death of Nelson Mandela

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Congress President and UPA Chairperson Sonia Gandhi, while expressing her deep-felt condolences on the sad demise of anti-apartheid icon and former South African President Nelson Mandela, said “Today I join the millions of Indians in mourning his loss. We feel bereft as those we have lost a beloved father. We will be forever grateful that such a one as he walked this earth of ours”. “On behalf of my party and on my own behalf, I express my deep-felt condolences to Madeba’s family and to the people of South Africa” added Sonia Gandhi.

Rahul Gandhi gifts new rail line, trains to Amethi

Congress Vice President and Amethi MP Rahul Gandhi visited inaugurated two trains and laid foundation of a new railway line in Salon area at his Parliamentary constituency Amethi. Rahul Gandhi laid the foundation of Uchahar-Salon-Amethi rail line and inaugurated Lucknow-Pratapgarh and Lucknow-Sultanpur trains at a function at Salon.

Sonia Gandhi's message after inaugurating AIR Rainbow FM station in Raebareli

Congress President and UPA Chairperson Sonia Gandhi inaugurated AIR Rainbow FM station in Raebareli, her parliamentary constituency. After the inauguration of FM station at Puranpur village under Amawav block, she also gave a congratulatory message to the people. "I am very happy to inform that All India Radio will now start broadcasting of its most popular Rainbow FM programmes from Raebareli too. This will not only give an opportunity for the youth, women, children and senior citizens in Raebareli to share their thoughts and feelings but also provide them with a chance to express their potential and talent. This also will enhance the social, cultural and economic sectors in the region. I am also told that this station will be strengthened further to cater more distance. I take this opportunity to extend my heartiest congratulations and all the very best on this historic achievement", said Sonia Gandhi in her message.

Sonia Gandhi inaugurates Air Rainbow FM station in Raebareli

Congress President and UPA Chairperson Sonia Gandhi inaugurated AIR Rainbow FM station in Raebareli, her parliamentary constituency. "I am very happy to inform that All India Radio will now start broadcasting of its most popular Rainbow FM programmes from Raebareli too. This will not only give an opportunity for the youth, women, children and senior citizens in Raebareli to share their thoughts and feelings but also provide them with a chance to express their potential and talent" she said in the congratulatory message. " This also will enhance the social, cultural and economic sectors in the region. I am also told that this station will be strengthened further to cater more distance. I take this opportunity to extend my heartiest congratulations and all the very best on this historic achievement", she further said in her message.

Sonia Gandhi inaugurates Air Rainbow FM station in Raebareli

Sonia Gandhi in Raebareli inaugurates a RO plant

 Congress President and UPA Chairperson Sonia Gandhi inaugurated AIR Rainbow FM station in Raebareli, her parliamentary constituency. The FM rainbow available at 102.8 mhz would provide information and entertainment to people of the constituency. After the inauguration of FM station at Puranpur village under Amawav block, she also gave a congratulatory message to the people.