In poll-bound Gujarat, Rahul Gandhi eyes to reach out to farmers, flays Modi govt on DeMo, unemployment
Accusing the BJP government of being “anti-farmer”, Gandhii demanded that the government announce complete farm loan waiver for cultivators in Gujarat.
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Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi started a three-day tour of the poll-bound state of Gujarat where his party has been out of power for over two decades now. Firstpost/ Darshan Desai
The 47-year-old Congress leader, who started the day by offering prayers at the famous Dwarkadhish Temple, interacted with people during a road show. Firstpost/ Darshan Desai
Gandhi, travelling in a specially-designed bus, sought to connect with villagers by interacting with them at regular intervals. Firstpost/ Darshan Desai
In his short speeches at various places, Gandhi assailed Modi over demonetisation and a host of other issues. He also flayed the so-called Gujarat model of development alleging that it had no space for the poor. He highlighted the issue of unemployment under the NDA rule and promised to solve the problems being faced by Gujarat farmers if his party is voted to power in the state. PTI
Gandhi came down heavily on Gujarat's BJP government on the issue of privatisation. He alleged the government has snatched the right of affordable education and health from the poor by introducing privatisation. PTI
He promised to provide free medicines and medical treatment if the Congress is voted to power in Gujarat. Accusing the BJP government of being "anti-farmer", Gandhi demanded that the government announce complete farm loan waiver for cultivators in Gujarat. PTI
From Dwarka, Gandhi headed to Hanjrapar, where he was accorded a traditional welcome by villagers. He even took a bullock cart ride to show solidarity with the farming community. PTI