Sonia Gandhi in Maharashtra: BJP, Shiv Sena can do anything to grab power

Congress president Sonia Gandhi while addressing a Congress election rally at Maharashtra’s Kolhapur as part of her campaign for the upcoming assembly polls in the state, has alleged that the BJP has been spreading hatred in the society. She also made a scathing attack on the NCP and Shiv Sena saying that they have lust for power.

Sonia Gandhi speaking at a seminar "Renewing India's Commitment to Jawaharlal Nehru's Vision"

New Delhi: Congress President Sonia Gandhi said on Tuesday that any deviation from the Nehruvian vision would be disastrous for a country with such diversity and deprivation as India. She was speaking at a seminar on "Renewing India's Commitment to Jawaharlal Nehru's Vision", to mark the 50th death anniversary of the first Prime Minister. Sonia Gandhi argued that the policy of inclusive development, transparency and secularism that the UPA government had pursued in the past 10 years was only an updated version of Nehru's idea of India. "The four pillars of Nehruvianism: democratic institution-building, staunch secularism, socialist economics and a foreign policy of non-alignment — all of them were integral to a vision of Indianness that is fundamentally challenged by some in the prevailing political climate today, but which remain at the core of our party's beliefs," Sonia Gandhi told the seminar. Without taking any names, the Congress President said: "It is fashionable today to decry Nehruvian socialism as a corrupt and inefficient system that had condemned India to many years of modest growth levels."

Sonia Gandhi at Kushinagar in UP: Narendra Modi insulted martyrdom of Rajiv Gandhi

"Mr. Narendra Modi, just to fulfil his political aspirations, even insulted martyrdom of our former Prime Minister Sh. Rajiv Gandhi" said Sonia Gandhi, the Congress President and UPA Chairperson while speaking at an elect ion meeting at Kushinagar in Uttar Pradesh on Thursday. "There have been several prime ministers in India including BJP's Atal Bihari Vajpayee. He, however, always respected the dignity of his chair. But now, Mr. Narendra Modi, just to fulfil his political aspirations, even insulted martyrdom of our former Prime Minister Sh. Rajiv Gandhi. The way, 23 years after Rajiv Gandhi's martyrdom, Narendra Modi has insulted him, if we don't call it petty, then what else should we call it? I just want to assert one fact; any person who dreams to become the Prime Minister of our country must know and understand its rich culture, ethos and kindness. Such low-level politics and thinking suit neither the BJP/ Modi nor the country," said the Congress leader.

Some are using the names of martyrs to acquire power says Sonia Gandhi at Kullu Himachal Pradesh

Congress President and UPA chairperson Sonia Gandhi visited Kullu, Himachal Pradesh to address an election rally. While talking to the masses she lashed out at opposition by saying to acquire power, they are making use of the name of our martyrs. She also said this election is a fight of two ideologies; Congress unites the people whereas BJP divides the people.

Sonia Gandhi at Roorkee, Uttarakhand: Narendra Modi thinks he is already sitting on the throne

Congress President and UPA chairperson attended an election rally at Roorkee, Uttarakhand on Sunday. While speaking on the occasion she lashed out at BJP's main face Narendra Modi. "He thinks as if results have come out and he is already sitting on the throne," said Sonia Gandhi.

Sonia Gandhi at Faizabad, UP slams Narendra Modi, he thinks he has already become the PM

Congress President and UPA chairperson Sonia Gandhi today slammed Narendra Modi saying he was behaving as if he is already the country's prime minister. "Modi gives an impression that the results are out and he is sitting on the throne," Mrs. Gandhi said, addressing a rally in Faizabad in Uttar Pradesh. She also said that power doesn't belong for handful of people but everybody share equal rights. Congress has a view of independent and broad minded society in its thinking.

Sonia Gandhi visits Medak, Andhra Pradesh lashes out at TRS

Congress President and UPA Chairperson visited Medak, Andhra Pradesh to address election rally. While speaking to masses she said Congress has fought for the formation of Telangana. UPA chairperson also lashed out at TRS by saying, "TRS and its President have never fulfilled its promise. I feel that they work only to attain self motives not for the welfare of Telangana and its people."

BJP only wants to conquer power says Sonia Gandhi at Raebareli

Congress President and UPA Chairperson visited Raebareli her Lok Sabha constituency to address a public rally. While speaking to the masses she lashed out at BJP and so called 'Gujarat Model'. "Congress has always worked for the betterment for the masses, our ideology doesn't divide the people but they believe in spreading hatred and anger," said Sonia Gandhi.

Sonia Gandhi at Valsad, Gujarat: BJP ideology damages Indian culture

"BJP follows the footsteps of an organization which does not believe in the 'Ganga Jamuna' culture of the India. They spread hatred and anger in the society through their extremism. This ideology breaks the mix Indian culture," said Congress President and UPA chairperson Sonia Gandhi at a party election rally at Valsad, Gujarat. "BJP wants just power and they never bother about the poor," Sonia Gandhi slammed BJP.

Sonia Gandhi at Amethi: BJP's policy is divisive while Congress believes in unity

Congress President and UPA Chairperson Sonia Gandhi addressed a mammoth election rally at Amethi in Uttar Pradesh, the Lok Sabha constituency of her son and party Vice President Rahul Gandhi. In her maiden rally at Amethi, the Congress President slammed the 'divisive' BJP and urged people to support Congress candidates.

Sonia Gandhi at Mandsaur: Madhya Pradesh can be better called Scam Pradesh

Mandsaur: Congress President and UPA Chairperson Sonia Gandhi launched a scathing attack on BJP and its much hyped Gujarat model while addressing a huge election rally at Madsaur in Madhya Pradesh."BJP has been trying all its level best to grab power at any cost, by misleading people, spreading lies and misguiding the masses" said Sonia Gandhi beginning her speech..Slamming the Gujarat model, the Congress President lamented, "Nowadays, some people are talking big about Gujarat Model but they do not tell people that 40% of people living in Gujarat villages are not having adequate drinking water facilities. Every one child out two below 5 years is malnourished. About 27000 government posts for Dalits and Adivasis still remain vacant there. Dalits are deprived off their reservation rights in about 600 panchayats. The lands of the poor and farmers are being snatched away by the state government and sold to big industrialists".

Sonia Gandhi at Aonla in Uttar Pradesh, attacks divisive BJP and anti-people SP, BSP

Aonla: Congress President and UPA Chairperson Sonia Gandhi took on SP, BSP and BJP while addressing a party election rally at Aonla in Uttar Pradesh as part of her ongoing campaign for the Lok Sabha polls. "I feel very sad to see that some parties are trying to damage the rich culture of unity and togetherness. They try to destroy our tradition of unity in diversity and spread hatred among people for their narrow political gains. They try to divide the people in terms of caste, religion and community. Their ultimate aim is to grab power and only people can teach them a lesson", urged Sonia Gandhi.

LS polls: Rahul Gandhi files nomination from Amethi; Sonia Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi also present

Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi files nomination from Amethi Lok Sabha seat in Uttar Pradesh for the upcoming general elections. He was accompanied by mother and Congress President Sonia Gandhi, sister Priyanka Gandhi and Priyanka's husband Robert Vadra also present.

Sonia Gandhi addresses election rally in Balasore (Odisha), slams BJP and BJD

Congress Vice President and UPA chairperson Sonia Gandhi addressed a Congress election rally at Balasore in Odisha. While speaking to the occasion she lashed out BJP and BJD for corruption.

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 -- the main force behind UPA's pro-poor polices

Congress President Sonia Gandhi, who is also the UPA Chairperson, has changed the lives of the poor in the country, positively. It was due to her initiative, consistent intervention and pro-poor ideology that Congress-led UPA Government at the centre implemented four major policies — the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA), the Right to Information Act (RTI), the Right to Education Act (RTE) and, finally, the most important one, the Food Security Ordinance (FSO) and by these progressive polices Indian democracy has become seriously transformative.

Sonia Gandhi - main inspiration behind UPA's welfare policies

Congress President and UPA Chairperson Sonia Gandhi have left a deep imprint on Indian history. As UPA Chairperson she has changed the lives of the poor in the country, positively. It was due to her initiative, consistent intervention and pro-poor ideology that Congress-led UPA Government at the centre implemented four major policies — the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA), the Right to Information Act (RTI), the Right to Education Act (RTE) and, finally, the most important one, the Food Security Ordinance (FSO) and by these progressive polices Indian democracy has become seriously transformative.

Sonia Gandhi -- guiding force behind UPA's welfare policies

Congress President and UPA Chairperson Sonia Gandhi have left a deep imprint on Indian history. As UPA Chairperson she has changed the lives of the poor in the country, positively. It was due to her initiative, consistent intervention and pro-poor ideology that Congress-led UPA Government at the centre implemented major welfare policies.

Sonia Gandhi -- Perfect mass leader always committed to serve the poor

Congress President and UPA Chairperson Sonia Gandhi have left a deep imprint on Indian history. As UPA Chairperson she has changed the lives of the poor in the country, positively. It was due to her initiative, consistent intervention and pro-poor ideology that Congress-led UPA Government at the centre implemented major welfare policies.

Sonia Gandhi -- always committed for the welfare of common man

Welfare and upliftment of the poor- has been the motto of Congress President and UPA Chairperson Sonia Gandhi. It was mainly because of her consistent efforts, the Congress-led UPA Government at the centre implemented several landmark polices like RTI, MNREGA and now the Food Security scheme. The Congress President had said on several occasions, "No one in our country should sleep in hunger" and now her dream has become a reality by the Food Security ordinance.