Sonia Gandhi in Lakhimpur, Assam: We are confident enough to win this election

Congress President Sonia Gandhi visited Lakhimpur, Assam to address an election rally. While speaking to the masses she said Congress will win this election and rule out the communal forces.

Sonia Gandhi at Assam: Opposition still trying to divide the people

Congress President Sonia Gandhi visited Lakhimpur, Assam to address an election rally. While addressing the huge crowd she lashed out opposition by saying, they always divide the people on base of class and culture and still trying to do so.

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Sonia Gandhi in Assam: Support Congress to defeat divisive politics

Congress President and UPA Chairperson Sonia Gandhi urged the people of Assam to use the strength of votes so that opportunistic people and negative politics will not dominate the affairs in the state. “During elections, these people and parties come to the people with different arguments, claims and promises. But the people should realize their real intentions and should use the power of vote to defeat these divisive ideologies” said Sonia Gandhi while addressing a public rally in Assam.

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 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”.

Sonia Gandhi in Assam congratulate state government for overall development

Expressing her happiness in the state of affairs in Assam, the Congress President said “Assam is moving forward through the path of development, prosperity, peace and brotherhood. We witness a confident Assam today”.
Referring to the insurgent outfits Sonia Gandhi said, 'I am happy to note that UPA and Congress led-Assam government's efforts to end insurgency through dialogue have been positive as most insurgent outfits have announced their decision to abjure violence. Most insurgent outfits have realised that violence cannot solve any problem and have left this path for peace. The government will take all measures to establish peace and fulfill their aspirations. I am confident that insurgent outfits who have not come forward for talks so far will realize the danger of violence and join the peace process.”
'“Assam's strength is in its diversity and the people of the state have realized that it is Congress that will take all sections of society into consideration in the development process” further said the Congress President. “The Congress-led government understands the expectations of the entire people. It always tried to protect the pride and honour of the entire communities in the state. Congress never works, or will work, for any particular caste, religion or region. The Congress led government in Assam could ensure a secured future of the state and its people” she added.

Sonia Gandhi in Assam congratulate people of Assam for their support

Recalling Rajiv Gandhi the UPA Chairperson continued, “'Rajiv Gandhi had realized this 27 years ago when he signed the historic Assam Accord and we are still working according to its provisions. Our Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has been representing Assam in Rajya Sabha since last ten years and he shows special interest for the welfare of Assam. We know that Brahmaputra river is the lifeline of the state and an integral part of its cultural identity. We also understand the hardship being faced by the people in crossing the river and we are soon going to have about four bridges across Brahmaputra”.
Narrating the achievements of the Congress-led Government in Assam Sonia Gandhi said, “There has been a marked improvement in the condition of roads while there has been increased investment in the power sector. Eight lakh BPL families have been provided with electricity under Rajiv Gandhi Grameen Vidyutikaran Yojana. Several new schemes have been undertaken for empowering women like strengthening of self-help groups and under Panchayati Raj women were given reservation of 50 per cent. For the development of all sections of society including SC/STs, backward castes, indigenous communities, the government has set up eight autonomous councils and 18 development councils. Assam has also taken full advantages of National Rural Health Mission. I have been told that the people are receiving much better health care and facilities”.

Sonia Gandhi in Assam lists out Assam government’s achievements

About the improvement in the field of education, the Congress President remarked “Assam is the first state in the country which made computers available to the entire high school students in the state. Today, the state has a number of institutions for higher studies and the children here are now able to get better and quality higher education. There has been a new lease of life for the industry in the state. I take this opportunity to congratulate the hard working and sincere farmers in Assam for creating history in the production of rice and food grains in the last year”
“We want fast economic growth and better development in the country and we wish that the entire people avail its benefits. We also look for a safe and secured environment” she added.
Sonia Gandhi further said “People of the state have strongly supported the Congress in all possible manner and the Congress government in the state will never disappoint the people in making Assam one of the developed and peaceful states in the country”.
The Congress President concluded her speech by once again congratulating the Chief Minister, his colleagues, Congress workers and the people of Assam.

Sonia Gandhi speaks at 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 all round 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’.
“I am very happy to be here in Assam and this occasion is more memorable as we celebrate the first anniversary of the third Congress-led government under the leadership of Taru Gagoi in the state. This proves that the people’s faith has increased in our government. We also realize that now we have increased responsibility to do more service for the benefits of the people” added the Congress President.

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