Rahul Gandhi visits Amethi; attends meeting of SHG workers

Congress Vice President and Amethi MP Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday visited his Parliamentary constituency Amethi and attended a meeting of the Self Help Group workers. He has been constantly visiting Amethi and monitoring the progress of development works in the region. Recently, he had visited Amethi with his sister Priyanka Gandhi Vadra also and had interacted with Congress leaders and works.

Priyanka Gandhi to concentrate on re-organising Congress units in Amethi

Congress star campaigner Priyanka Gandhi will now focus on re-organising Congress units in Amethi, the parliament constituency of her brother and Congress Vice-President Rahul Gandhi. Earlier she had done the same in Raebareli, the parliamentary constituency of her mother and Congress president Sonia Gandhi.

Priyanka Gandhi had implemented an innovative method in Raebareli and tasted success. In Amethi too, the selection process for the post of 17 block presidents of the party in Amethi has begun, with the distribution of application forms for interviews,  in a pattern similar to the one used in Raebareli.

Those involved in the process said 575 applications have been received. The interview process, the first round of which would be conducted by five teams, would begin from July 21 at block headquarters. The team of interviewers comprises party candidates who contested the last assembly election, AICC and PCC members and senior party leaders from the area. These teams have been asked to complete the interview process in two days and submit their reports as soon as possible.

The teams will form a panel of five candidates from each block who would later be interviewed by Priyanka Gandhi. Out of 575 applications received so far, only one is a sitting office-bearer. All those who occupy any post have been told they would be promoted based on the work they have done.

The applicants have been asked to provide details like results of the last assembly and Lok Sabha elections from their respective booths, number of villages in their area, whether they held any posts in the cadre in the past, and their basic personal details among other things.

The members conducting the interview would mark their comments on each application, based on which a panel of names would be decided for the final interview by Priyanka Gandhi. Each block committee would comprise 20 members, apart from the president, who, too, would be selected from these applications.

Rahul Gandhi to visit Amethi along with Priyanka Gandhi

Congress Vice-president Rahul Gandhi and his sister Priyanka Gandhi Vadra are scheduled to visit Amethi, the parliamentary constituency of Rahul Gandhi on July 23.

Both the leaders will be there in the constituency for two days. Rahul Gandhi will hold a review meeting with party office-bearers and also visit villages in his constituency.

Rahul Gandhi has been visiting Amethi frequently. During his earlier visit the Congress vice president had interacted with party workers and district leaders in the region.

Rahul Gandhi, when visited last time, took a follow up on power supply in his constituency, and enquired about the difficulties being faced by the people in getting employment under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Gurantee Act (MGNREGA) scheme and purchasing wheat. The Congress MP had held discussions on these issues during his each visit.

Rahul Gandhi in Amethi at the funeral of IAF officer killed in U’Khand

Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi visited Amethi, his parliament constituency, to attend the funeral of IAF officer Akhilesh Kumar Singh who died in the recent chopper crash in Uttarakhand.. He also met the family members of Singh.

Rahul Gandhi in Amethi attends funeral of IAF officer AK Singh killed in Uttarakhand chopper crash

Amethi: Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi on Saturday reached Amethi, his parliament constituency, and attended the funeral of IAF officer Akhilesh Kumar Singh who died in Tuesday's chopper crash in Uttarakhand.. He also met the family members of Singh.

The Congress MP arrived at Fursatganj airport in the afternoon and went directly to Pure Nago village under Deeh area to meet the family of the junior warrant officer. Rahul Gandhi met Akhilesh's father Vikramjit Singh and wife Anju Singh and assured all possible help to the bereaved family.

When pointed out that the deceased officer was keen on providing quality education to his young kids, Rahul Gandhi said he would do everything to ensure it. Rahul Gandhi also told the family to talk to him directly in case of any problem. He also attended the cremation in the village later.

The body of the martyr was brought to his native village on Saturday forenoon. An Indian Air Force helicopter crashed on June 25 during a rescue mission in Uttarakhand. All 20 people, including its five crew members, were killed in the mishap. Two of the IAF personnel belonged to Uttar Pradesh.

Rahul Gandhi attends funeral of IAF officer AK Singh in Amethi

Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi attends funeral of IAF officer AK Singh in Amethi. Singh passed away in chopper crash in flood hit Uttarakhand while undertaking relief operations. Rahul Gandhi reached Fursatganj airport in the afternoon and went directly to Singh's house. Lots of people had assembled at the martyr's house and his body was cremated with full state hounours. Rahul Gandhi also interacted with the relatives of AK Singh.

Sonia Gandhi assured AMU of finding a solution to its minority status issue.

Congress President and UPA Chairperson Sonia Gandhi promised to put in best possible efforts to resolve the issue of AMU's minority status. She also assured the officials of an appropriate action regarding the improvement in university's infrastructure.

Sonia Gandhi called Aligarh Muslim University an epitome of India's concept of Unity in Diversity

Congress President and UPA Chairperson Sonia Gandhi said that Aligarh Muslim University has supported India's nationalist and secular ideals and has become an example Unity in Diversity. She also appreciated AMU's efforts in providing modern education while still upholding the principles of its founders.

Sonia Gandhi's telephonic address at Aligarh Muslim University

Congress President and UPA Chairperson Sonia Gandhi at Aligarh Muslim University, for over a century, has made its name as a strong pillar of nationalist and secular education by being a steadfast inculcator of modern education and has kept alive the principles of its founder by following the path shown by him. The greatest asset of Indian republic is unity in diversity and its 'ganga-jamuni tehzeeb'. AMU is the eptome of this 'tehzeeb'. This university's commitment regarding 'unity in diversity' is not just an act of tokenism but a truth evolving from the experience of its founders. It is proof of the fact that unity in diversity is not just a hollow slogan but a pledge and those principles that are associated with the foundation of this university and get reflected in its teaching, outlook as well as its day to day life.

Rahul Gandhi at Indira Gandhi National Aviation Academy function

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Congress General Secretary Rahul Gandhi announced that the venue of the proposed world-class civil aviation university will be in Fursatganj which falls in his own constituency Amethi, Uttar Pradesh.
Addressing a public function at Fursatganj in Rae Bareli, Uttar Pradesh, Rahul Gandhi proposed that Rajiv Gandhi National Aviation University would be built at Fursatganj with an aim to give better training facilities to the pilots. The M.P from Amethi also announced the expansion of Fursatganj airport, so that farmers' produce can be exported. The announcement was made at a function to mark the 25th anniversary of Indira Gandhi National Aviation Academy - Indira Gandhi Rashtriy Udaan Academy (IGRUA) - a premier academy of pilot training in India.

Rahul Gandhi in Kannauj ( U.P ) Part 11

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Encouraging the Congress workers Rahul Gandhi concluded, “Wherever Congress is in power, you can see development there. We changed Delhi, Andhra Pradesh and Haryana. We do not talk about caste or religion but think only about development. We give only one promise, a Government of aam aadmi and we will deliver it”.

Rahul Gandhi in Kannauj ( U.P ) Part 10

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He then urged the people “now please think about development, progress, future and jobs in the state. Please think about changing your state. The moment you will have a government who thinks about the development, who works for aam aadmi, the situation will change. If Congress comes to power the development will be visible in five years and within 10 years the face of your state will be changed completely.”

Rahul Gandhi in Kannauj ( U.P ) Part 9

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Expressing his concern over the deteriorating conditions in the state Rahul Gandhi said, “The people from Uttar Pradesh are forced to go to other places for jobs. You built the shining Metro in Delhi. You made big buildings in Maharashtra and other places. Why they are forced to go to such far places? Why cannot they get a job here in their own state?
“You gave 22 years for others to rule you. You trusted BJP. But nothing happened but cheated you in the name of God. Then you trusted SP. Nothing happened. And now BSP. They talk only about particular castes only and not about the people as a whole. No roads, electricity, water, justice or jobs and so no development. Rampant corruption is all around” said Rahul Gandhi.

Rahul Gandhi in Kannauj ( U.P ) Part 8

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Rahul Gandhi highlighted that Congress is committed to work for the poor. “We want to serve the poor. There is no shortage of funds. Our country is fast developing. We send the money for you under various schemes. But those funds do not reach you as the elephant in Lucknow eats it up,” he lamented.
He declared that Congress did deliver what it had promised. “We promised an aam aadmi Government. We formed it. We had promised MGNREGA, waiving off loan of poor farmers, Sarva Siksha Abhiyan and JSY. We implemented all those.”

Rahul Gandhi in Kannauj ( U.P ) Part 7

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Regarding the Central package for the drought-hit Bundelkhand Rahul Gandhi said “Mayawati did not bother when the entire area of Bundelkhand was affected by severe drought. She did not found it proper to visit Bundelkhand too” Referring the news paper reports regarding the misuse of Bundelkhand funds he said “I read it in today’s news paper that a minister purchased tractors using the funds sent by the Centre under Bundelkhand package. We had sent Rs. 3000 cr for the poor people of Bundelkhand. But that went to the minister’s pocket. Same is the case with MGNREGA or any other welfare funds sent to Uttar Pradesh. The fund sent by the health ministry (NRHM) was eaten by a minister and he is now facing investigation” alleged the Congress General Secretary.

Rahul Gandhi in Kannauj ( U.P ) Part 6

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Rahul Gandhi claimed that all states ruled by the Congress surge ahead and added that all those states have been implementing the Central Government schemes properly. “We send money to Uttar Pradesh too, but it is being looted by the BSP leaders and ministers” he said.
Rahul Gandhi said that the UPA Government realizes the strength of the farmers as well as their difficulties. “UPA is committed towards the welfare of the farmers. The intention behind the Central government Rs 60,000 crore loan waive-off policy was to serve the common man”. He then added “When we made these policies opposition asked us from where we will have money. When we sanction funds for elite people they do not have any issues. But if we do anything good for the poor people they raise questions”. Rahul Gandhi also supported the UPA Government much controversial plan for allowing FDI in retail sector. “The UPA Government wants to allow FDI in retail sector with an intention to help the farmers. But Mayawatiji stalled it” he added. Rahul Gandhi also said that UPA and Congress are committed for the upliftment and welfare of the minorities and so the Centre implemented the Sachar Committee report. “But U.P did not get the benefit” he concerned.

Rahul Gandhi in Kannauj ( U.P ) Part 5

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“We found that there no jobs available in the villages and the people are forced to migrate to big cities” said Rahul Gandhi underlining the significance of the MGNREGA scheme and added “through MGNREGA, the biggest employment generation scheme, poor are assured of a minimum of 100 days jobs in a year with a daily wage of Rs 120. People in Andhra Pradesh, Haryana, Rajasthan or Kerala will vouch for the benefits of the scheme”.
While questioning Mayawati Rahul Gandhi said “Your Chief Minister of UP says that MGNREGA is of no use. While all other states are acknowledging that MGNREGA is the most useful policy UP Chief Minister says that the scheme is of no use. The reality is that the funds sent by the Centre under various schemes are being eaten up by Mayawati’s elephant in Lucknow. Normally elephants eat leaves and grass but the magic elephant of Mayawati in Lucknow eats currency".

Rahul Gandhi in Kannauj ( U.P ) Part 4

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Congress General Secretary reminded that while campaigning for the Lok Sabha elections in 2004 Congress had made only single promise – a government that would work for the common man. “While other parties made a number of hollow promises we had promised a government that works for the poor, dalits and adivasis” said Rahul Gandhi. “Some parties brought out the slogan “India Shining”. They scripted the slogan sitting inside big bungalows. They did not realize the reality. The shining may be visible at those leaders’ houses who had coined this slogan but not the villages. And the people gave them a befitting reply by electing an aam aadmi Government of the Congress”, he added taking a dig at BJP and NDA.

Rahul Gandhi in Kannauj ( U.P ) Part 3

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“You know all the Congress ruled states have been progressing because of the policies with long term vision. You can see that states like Andhra Pradesh, Kerala, Delhi and Rajasthan all are surging ahead. But your leaders think only about today, they don’t see the future. That is the reason behind the bad state of affairs in U.P”, he alleged.

Rahul Gandhi in Kannauj ( U.P ) Part 2

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Taking a dig at the performance of non-Congress Governments in U.P for the past 22 years he continued “In U.P non-Congress parties have been talking about caste and religion and not bothered about the poor. They cheated you in the name of God. They made God a commodity and sold it and behaved just as mere brokers. They do not come to you, listen to you or bothered about your future” he wondered.