Congress president Rahul Gandhi took a dig at Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the party’s 84th plenary meeting on Sunday, calling him a leader who knows how to divert people’s attention. Gandhi said that instead of making India face its truth, the prime minister diverts people’s attention jumping from demonetisation, Yoga, to Gabbar Singh Tax. “Farmers are dying, people have no work, and he wants the people to do yoga,” Gandhi said. Gandhi also criticised the government stating that there’s huge disparity between the growth in economy and what’s visible on the ground. “On the one side you have the fastest growing economy, on the other side you have crores of unemployed youth,” Gandhi said criticising the economic policy of the Narendra Modi-led govt at the Centre. [caption id=“attachment_4395247” align=“alignleft” width=“380”] Rahul Gandhi at 84th Congress Plenary Session speech. Image courtesy: Twitter@INCIndia[/caption] The Congress president also said that despite all efforts BJP will never be able to silence Congress. “No matter how powerful, no one can silence Congress from seeking justice for India, no one can silence Congress from speaking the truth,” he said. Gandhi was one of the several speakers who spoke at the two-day 84th plenary of the party. On Saturday, several leaders including former Congress president Sonia Gandhi has criticised the ruling party at the Centre, saying the BJP is “drunk on power”. The Congress, in a resolution adopted at its 84th plenary session, also accused the NDA government of pursuing a foreign policy “bereft of focus and direction”. The resolution, moved by senior party leader Anand Sharma and seconded by party MP Gaurav Gogoi, said the prime minister has pursued a personalised foreign policy and his foreign engagements have been reduced to merely being “transactional”. “Congress expresses its concern over the conduct of foreign policy in a cavalier manner, which has damaged India’s profile globally and undermined national interest,” the resolution on foreign policy said. Congress leader Anand Sharma at the AICC plenary in New Delhi. Twitter @INCIndiaCongress leader Anand Sharma at the AICC plenary in New Delhi. Twitter @INCIndia “Foreign policy has always been marked with continuity with the backing of a strong national consensus. Unfortunately, the BJP government has disrupted it, and its ill-advised actions have unravelled the national consensus,” it said. The resolution also alleged that the government was carried away by its own propaganda, and has “mismanaged” India’s relations with major partner countries. “Its (government’s) foreign policy is confused and bereft of focus and direction,” it said.
Congress plenary session updates: Modi is not fighting corruption, he is corruption, says Rahul Gandhi
Congress president Rahul Gandhi took a dig at Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the party’s 84th plenary meeting on Sunday, calling him a leader who knows how to divert people’s attention.
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#RahulGandhi takes aim at #AmitShah, says #BJP president stands accused of murder | @MANJULtoons
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
Read the full story hereManmohan 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.
Read the full story hereRahul 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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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 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
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
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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
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
‘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
