AICC plenary session LIVE updates: Present govt has left no stone unturned to destroy Congress, but we won't cower, says Sonia Gandhi

Rahul Gandhi calls for unity within Congress

Let us put all our differences aside and work together to ensure victory for the party: Congress President Rahul Gandhi #CongressPlenary #ChangeIsNow pic.twitter.com/xiODwVEdZa

— Congress (@INCIndia) March 18, 2018

Narendra Modi thinks he is an incarnation of God: Rahul Gandhi

Congress will take the country forward, but we are humans, we make mistakes. Modi ji thinks he is not human but an incarnation of God: Rahul Gandhi #CongressPlenarySession pic.twitter.com/nvArFl9Gpt

— ANI (@ANI) March 18, 2018

Prime minister diverting nation’s attention away from real issues, says Rahul Gandhi

Rahul Gandhi’s message to youngsters

To every youngster in India, we are your instrument. The Congress Party belong to you. We want to open our doors to your talent your bravery and your energy. This country is struggling and it needs you. #CongressPlenary #ChangeIsNow pic.twitter.com/qim0QlkMr6

— Congress (@INCIndia) March 18, 2018

Rahul Gandhi on the press conference held by the Supreme Court judges

BJP has spread fear. People from press are scared, for 1st time we saw 4 SC judges running to public for justice.There is a difference b/w RSS &Congress, we respect the country's institutions whereas they want to finish them.They only want one institution,that is RSS:Rahul Gandhi pic.twitter.com/EEkShJMk9z

— ANI (@ANI) March 18, 2018

Narendra Modi was personally involved in the Rafale deal, says Rahul Gandhi

Modi personally changed Rafale deal & bought 36 aircraft for the same price that we the Congress negotiated for 126. #CongressPlenary #ChangeIsNow pic.twitter.com/8AuMCvXiQ0

— Congress (@INCIndia) March 18, 2018

Manmohan Singh accuses NDA govt of ‘messing up’ economy, mismanaging Kashmir

Earlier today, former prime minister Manmohan Singh on Sunday launched a scathing attack on the NDA government, accusing it of having “messed up” the economy and mismanaging the dispute in Jammu and Kashmir.

“The BJP-led government messed up the Indian economy. The ill-considered demonetisation and hastily implemented GST have destroyed small scale enterprises,” he said.

“The government mismanaged the Jammu and Kashmir dispute like never before. The atmosphere in the state has been deteriorating day by day,” he said.

Manmohan Singh accuses NDA govt of ‘messing up’ economy, mismanaging Kashmir

Earlier today, former prime minister Manmohan Singh on Sunday launched a scathing attack on the NDA government, accusing it of having “messed up” the economy and mismanaging the dispute in Jammu and Kashmir.

“The BJP-led government messed up the Indian economy. The ill-considered demonetisation and hastily implemented GST have destroyed small scale enterprises,” he said.

“The government mismanaged the Jammu and Kashmir dispute like never before. The atmosphere in the state has been deteriorating day by day,” he said.

Rahul Gandhi says there is a ‘wall’ between Congress leaders and workers

We have to change Congress. There is a wall between our leaders and workers. My first task will be to break that wall. I will consult senior leaders to destroy that wall with love: Rahul Gandhi #CongressPlenarySession pic.twitter.com/ZtWHKI6LW8

— ANI (@ANI) March 18, 2018

Rahul Gandhi on the NDA govt

They told Gauri Lankesh and Kalburgi, question us and you will die. They tell our honest businessman to shut up and allow corrupt officers to extort their hard earned money. They tell our farmers to work for nothing: Congress President Rahul Gandhi #CongressPlenarySession pic.twitter.com/zlXwBsQmxl

— ANI (@ANI) March 18, 2018

Rahul Gandhi’s jibe at Amit Shah

They (people) will accept a man accused of murder as the President of the BJP, but they will never ever accept the same in the Congress Party because they hold Congress in the highest regard: Congress President Rahul Gandhi #CongressPlenarySession pic.twitter.com/GZfdDoGAvr

— ANI (@ANI) March 18, 2018

Rahul Gandhi attacks Prime Minister Narendra Modi

The PM diverts our attention and jumps from one event to another from Gabbar Singh tax to yoga in Parliament but never talks about the issues. But, the Congress cannot be stopped from seeking the truth and justice: Rahul Gandhi at #CongressPlenarySession pic.twitter.com/K8dl6Jjo6c

— ANI (@ANI) March 18, 2018

Will India live a lie or will India have the courage to face the truth? Today, the corrupt and powerful control the conversation in the country, says Congress president Rahul Gandhi

Rahul Gandhi invokes the Mahabharata

Like the Kauravas, BJP & RSS are designed to fight for power. Like the Pandavas, the Congress is designed to fight for the truth: Congress President Rahul Gandhi #CongressPlenary #ChangeIsNow pic.twitter.com/Lxi7xR1leS

— Congress (@INCIndia) March 18, 2018

Live coverage of the speech

Live : Congress President Rahul Gandhi addresses the #CongressPlenary #ChangeIsNow https://t.co/kQ2SXxUkDG

— Congress (@INCIndia) March 18, 2018

Congress chief compares the party with the ruling BJP

Rahul Gandhi starts speech by attacking the prime minister’s handling of corruption in India

The name Modi symbolises the collusion between India’s biggest businessmen and the Prime Minister. Modi gives Modi 30,000 crores of your Money and in turn, Modi gives Modi money for marketing Modi and fighting elections. #CongressPlenary #ChangeIsNow pic.twitter.com/T4ovQKrxnL

— Congress (@INCIndia) March 18, 2018

Sunday’s agenda for the Congress plenary meet

Here's today's agenda for the 84th Congress Plenary happening at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium in New Delhi #CongressPlenary #ChangeIsNow pic.twitter.com/YcBjfFxXdM

— Congress (@INCIndia) March 18, 2018

Updates from Sunday, 18 March 2018

Rahul Gandhi welcomes Sonia Gandhi back to the seat with a hug

Delhi: Sonia Gandhi hugs Rahul Gandhi after after completing her speech at #CongressPlenarySession pic.twitter.com/66NhMrsf4e

— ANI (@ANI) March 17, 2018

Sonia Gandhi concludes her speech, saying promises of Sabka Saath Sabka Vikas and Na khaaoonga na khaane doona by the current govt are nothing but ‘drama’ and gimmicks to get votes

Wherever there is a non-Congress govt, our friends are taking a stand against anarchy and violence. It is the Congress which takes a stand against injustice and raises it voice against it: Sonia Gandhi

Sonia Gandhi on corruption allegations against the current govt

We are exposing fraud & corruption by PM Modi & the people with him, using proof: Sonia Gandhi at #CongressPlenarySession pic.twitter.com/VObR17wmse

— ANI (@ANI) March 17, 2018

In the last 4 years, this arrogant govt has left no stone unturned to destroy the Congress. But Congress has never cowered down and it will never do so, says Sonia Gandhi

Modi govt is weakening schemes implemented by UPA, says Sonia Gandhi

Today I am saddened to see that Modi govt is weakening & ignoring the schemes & programs (implemented during UPA): Sonia Gandhi at #CongressPlenarySession pic.twitter.com/9sPsZiIIJz

— ANI (@ANI) March 17, 2018

Sonia Gandhi on her entry into politics

You all know how due to circumstances I entered the public sphere but when I realized that the party is weakening, keeping in mind sentiments of Congressmen, I entered the political arena: Sonia Gandhi at #CongressPlenarySession pic.twitter.com/fGTFGAeJFI

— ANI (@ANI) March 17, 2018

Sonia Gandhi at AICC meet

40 years back Indira's Ji's stunning victory in Chikmagalur turned around Indian politics, once again our party must give a similar performance: Sonia Gandhi at #CongressPlenarySession pic.twitter.com/daIgWLcBh2

— ANI (@ANI) March 17, 2018

Congress’ victory will be the nation’s victory, it will be the victory for each one of us. Congress is not a political term, it is a movement, says Sonia Gandhi

Sonia Gandhi begins address by congratulating Rahul Gandhi for taking on the responsibility as Congress president at a ‘very challenging time’

Live feed from the AICC meet in New Delhi

LIVE: Congress Party's Plenary Session, Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium, New Delhi. #ChangeIsNow #CongressPlenary https://t.co/jvjbi4ugxw

— Congress (@INCIndia) March 17, 2018

After multiple other speeches from leaders like Shashi Tharoor and panel discussions involving party workers, former Congress president Sonia Gandhi addressed the gathering late on Saturday afternoon

‘We are the change,’ say Congress spokespersons

A message from our Spokespersons 👆🏼 @PawanKhera @PriyankaC19 @JaiveerShergill from the #CongressPlenary. #ChangeIsNow pic.twitter.com/Y2FESqjwan

— Congress (@INCIndia) March 17, 2018

Now we’re winning bypolls under Rahul Gandhi, soon we will be winning states: Sachin Pilot

To those who challenge us, I would say... as of now we have won by-polls under leadership of Rahul Gandhi, soon you'll see us winning states and in 2019 Congress will win the elections: Sachin Pilot at #CongressPlenarySession pic.twitter.com/Mlya50e4ZN

— ANI (@ANI) March 17, 2018

Political resolutions up for debate today

There are apprehension among political parties & people over misuse of EVMs to manipulate outcome contrary to popular verdict. To ensure credibility of electoral process EC should revert to old practice of paper ballots like most major democracies: Congress Political Resolution

— ANI (@ANI) March 17, 2018

The people of the country will defeat those sing chants of a ‘Congress-mukt Bharat’, says Sachin Pilot

We, the youth of the Congress today, are as responsible for the party’s prospects as the leaders of the party: Sachin Pilot

Rajasthan Pradesh Congress Committee chief Sachin Pilot begins address

The youth of the country has been cheated in the name of Make in India, Skill India, Digital India and Stand-up India. None of BJP’s schemes turned out to help the youth: Kamal Nath

This country has regressed into darkness in only four years of BJP rule, says Kamal Nath

Former minister Kamal Nath begins address

Agenda for the 84th Congress plenary meet

Here's the agenda for the 84th Congress Plenary happening right now at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium in New Delhi #CongressPlenary #ChangeIsNow pic.twitter.com/dzqYr8d223

— Congress (@INCIndia) March 17, 2018

Shashi Tharoor at the AICC plenary meet

Here's @shashitharoor saying hello from the #CongressPlenary #ChangeIsNow pic.twitter.com/Sdhm8sZrTJ

— Congress (@INCIndia) March 17, 2018

‘This govt has become a threat to democracy’

Congress party led India to independence & helped establish democracy. It was democracy which brought PM Modi to power but, ironically, his Govt itself has now become a threat to democracy: @MallikarjunINC #CongressPlenary #ChangeIsNow pic.twitter.com/JPlxu1DM9b

— Congress (@INCIndia) March 17, 2018

‘Congress party belongs to everyone who lives in this nation’

Congress party belongs to everyone who lives in this nation. With the visionary leadership of Shri Jawaharlal Nehru, Congress set up large-scale industries, irrigation projects and pushed the economy forward: Shri @MallikarjunINC #CongressPlenary #ChangeIsNow pic.twitter.com/f5dnDLs7Q6

— Congress (@INCIndia) March 17, 2018

Mallikarjun Kharge concludes his speech, saying Congress will bounce back soon into the political sphere

Modi and RSS chant BR Ambedkar’s name all day long these days, but do not respect the values of the Constitution: Mallikarjun Kharge

Resolutions to be adopted on Saturday

During the session, two resolutions, one political and another on agriculture, jobs and poverty alleviation will be adopted. The resolutions would also be deliberated upon at the session, with leaders and workers airing their views on key issues.

The way BJP and RSS cadres go from house to house campaigning for the party, we must also step up our campaigns in Karnataka to remain in power, says Mallikarjun Kharge

The young must be proactive now, says Mallikarjun Kharge

​I would appeal to the youth in the Congress party to stand up for what is right and voice their concerns when they see something wrong happening around them. Only then we will get back to winning ways, says Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge

BJP not serious on corruption: Congress

Narendra Modi had big statements to make on corruption before corruption. He had said, Na khaunga, na khaane dunga. But what do we see now, with Nirav Modi and others looting the country at their own will? : Mallikarjun Kharge

The BJP doesn’t see Congress’ contribution to the nation: Congress

“What as the Congress done in the last 70 years?” This is the only question the BJP and Prime Minister Narendra Modi keep asking. They oversee Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru’s and Congress’ role in helping the nation stand on its feet: Mallikarjun Kharge, INC leader

Rahul Gandhi’s address on Saturday touched mainly on Congress’ legacy

The tradition of the Congress party is to embrace change without forgetting our past and legacy: CP Rahul Gandhi #CongressPlenary #ChangeIsNow pic.twitter.com/kduUJRapyW

— Congress (@INCIndia) March 17, 2018

Various resolutions to be presented during the plenary meet on Saturday

“The steering committee deliberated four resolutions which will be presented at the Congress plenary session in great detail. Various suggestions came forward and Congress president Rahul Gandhi has directed the chairman of these committees (working on the resolutions) to incorporate these suggestions in the resolutions,” Congress communications in-charge Randeep Surjewala said

After Rahul Gandhi, Meira Kumar and other senior Congress leaders address the gathering

Rahul Gandhi’s speech on Saturday

देश को सिर्फ कांग्रेस पार्टी ही रास्ता दिखा सकती है| कांग्रेस पार्टी प्यार और भाईचारे का प्रयोग करती है जबकि विपक्ष क्रोध का इस्तेमाल करती है| कांग्रेस पार्टी देश के प्रत्येक व्यक्ति के लिए काम करेगी: कांग्रेस अध्यक्ष राहुल गांधी #CongressPlenary #ChangeIsNow pic.twitter.com/fPyjoWHANB

— Congress (@INCIndia) March 17, 2018

Delegates in attendance:

All Congress chief ministers, state Congress presidents and Congress legislature party leaders from all states took part in Friday’s meeting.

Rahul Gandhi chaired party meet on Friday ahead of conclave

On Friday, Congress president Rahul Gandhi chaired the meeting of the subjects committee, which included members of the steering committee that had replaced the working committee, and gave final shape to the draft resolutions to be adopted at the conclave.

Rahul Gandhi will address the delegates once again later in the day

"Our work is to unite the country": @RahulGandhi at #CongressPlenary pic.twitter.com/F7l7FAdCmX

— Ajay Kumar Lallu (@AjayLalluINC) March 17, 2018

Rahul Gandhi on the role of the Congress today

The country is tired of what is happening under the current Govt. Only the Congress party can show the way and heal divisions in the nation: Congress President Rahul Gandhi #CongressPlenary #ChangeIsNow

— Congress (@INCIndia) March 17, 2018

Only Congress can take the country forward, says the Congress president amid cheers of ‘Rahul Gandhi zindabaad’

This is the only symbol (Congress party symbol) that can unite the nation and take it forward: Rahul Gandhi at Congress Plenary Session in Delhi pic.twitter.com/mE4fNbAs4n

— ANI (@ANI) March 17, 2018

Rahul Gandhi concludes short inaugural address

The difference between the Congress and other parties is that while they use force and hatred to advance their goals, we employ love: Congress president Rahul Gandhi

Without guidance from experienced, senior members in the party, the youth in the party cannot be empowered. My job is to bring the experienced and young members of the Congress together, says Rahul Gandhi

I thank all senior Congress members present here today. They have fought for the ideals of the party to keep our dreams alive: Rahul Gandhi

Today, the nation is being divided on small issues, our identities are being threatened: Rahul Gandhi

Rahul Gandhi begins inaugural address

Rahul Gandhi honours freedom fighters present at the meet

Dignitaries watch a short film called Ahimsa depicting the history of the Indian National Congress

Rahul Gandhi, Sonia Gandhi and Manmohan Singh at the AICC plenary meet on Saturday

Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi & Manmohan Singh at #Delhi's Indira Gandhi Stadium for Congress' plenary session. pic.twitter.com/0QtEdWENym

— ANI (@ANI) March 17, 2018

Foreign dignitaries are being welcomed at the AICC plenary meet ahead of the inaugural speech by Rahul Gandhi

Former Lok Sabha speaker Meira Kumar with Ambika Soni at the venue on Saturday

And it begins! Congress leaders Smt @meira_kumar and Smt Ambika Soni at the #CongressPlenary #ChangeIsNow pic.twitter.com/hmxQHwUDMk

— Congress (@INCIndia) March 17, 2018

Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi arrive for the session

Congress president Rahul Gandhi welcomes delegates at the summit

Welcome delegates and distinguished guests to the #CongressPlenary.

Over the next two days I look forward to interacting with you and to sharing experiences and perspectives that will together help us build a stronger, more vibrant Congress party.

Jai Hind.

— Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) March 17, 2018

Congress to attack BJP govt in meet

The party’s focus at the conclave would be to highlight the failures of the Narendra Modi government and deciding on the vision and path forward for the next five years.

AICC plenary meet to decide on Congress’ political roadmap ahead

The Congress’s top leadership on Friday gave a final shape to the party’s political roadmap and vision for the next five years that will be unveiled at its plenary session on Saturday