'My Innings Could Conclude With Bharat Jodo Yatra': Sonia Gandhi At Congress Plenary Session
Former Congress President Sonia Gandhi said that her political innings could conclude with the Bharat Jodo Yatra.
Congress Plenary Session: Former Congress President and party MP Sonia Gandhi on Friday said that her political innings could conclude with the Bharat Jodo Yatra.
Addressing the session on its second day, she said, "Our victories in 2004 and 2009 along with the able leadership of Dr. Manmohan Singh gave me personal satisfaction but what gratifies me most is that my innings could conclude with the Bharat Jodo Yatra, a turning point for Congress".
Gandhi hailed the government led by former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's government. She said that the party worked to strengthen democracy in the country. Sonia Gandhi also said that the grand-old party has had a successful journey under the leadership of Rahul Gandhi.
She added that strong workers are the strength of the party. "Congress is not just a political party, but there is democracy here," she said.
Sonia Attacks BJP Govt At Centre
Attacking the BJP-led government at the Centre, she said, "This is a challenging time for Congress and the country as a whole. BJP-RSS has captured and subverted every single institution in the country. It has caused economic ruin by favouring a few businessmen."
She said that BJP is fuelling a fire of hatred and is viciously targeting minorities, women, Dalits, and tribals. "We must tackle the BJP regime with vigour, reach out to people and convey our message with clarity," she added.
Speaking before Sonia Gandhi, party President Mallikarjun Kharge said that the Bharatiya Janta Party (BJP) tried to stop the session by raiding Congress workers' residences.
He said, as quoted by ANI, "To stop this Plenary Session, BJP conducted a raid on party workers' residents. They arrested our workers. But we faced them and held this session."
Kharge further slammed the BJP and accused the saffron party of conspiring to disrupt the country's democracy. He said, "It seems there is a conspiracy to disrupt the country's democracy by BJP, but Congress trying to unite India."
Talking about the success of the Rahul Gandhi-led Bharat Jodo Yatra, Kharge said, "We will face all challenges in the country. Bharat Jodo yatra was like sunshine for the nation. Thousands joined hands with Rahul Gandhi & proved that Congress is still in their hearts. Rahul inspired youth."
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