Attacking the ruling BJP in Assam, he said that the entire state was being handed over to “outsiders”.
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Saturday accused the BJP of attacking Assam’s culture, language, history and brotherhood, and promised to end hatred and bring peace if his party is in power in the state.
Addressing an election rally at Mariani in Jorhat district, Mr. Gandhi alleged that Prime Minister Narendra Modi works for the two-three richest industrialists in the country and not for the common people.
Gandhi said at the rally, “BJP is attacking Assam’s culture, language, history and brotherhood … We will protect you and your culture and identity, eliminate hatred and bring peace. It is your state and it Cannot run from Nagpur. “
Attacking the ruling BJP in Assam, he said that the entire state was being handed over to “outsiders”.
“The government has given ₹ 2,000 crore of your money to modernize the Guwahati airport. Now it has been taken away from you and given to Adani. In this way everything in the country is given to him (Modi’s) two-three. The richest man is giving. Friends, “Mr. Gandhi said.
He alleged that the BJP makes different promises at different places but does not fulfill them.
“I never lie. What I said before the elections in Chhattisgarh, Maharashtra, Rajasthan and Punjab. I said that the debts of the farmers would be forgiven. Within six hours of forming the government in Chhattisgarh, it was done.” Like, the promise is fulfilled in every other state, ”he said.
He was campaigning in Mariani, going into the first phase of elections on March 27, including three-time heavyweight Congress MLA Roopjyoti Kurmi, who will have a direct contest with BJP candidate Ramani Jayanti.
Mr. Gandhi said that if the Congress forms the government in the state, a law will be introduced to repeal the CAA, five lakh government jobs will be given, 200 units of electricity will be free for all, housewives will get the 2,000 every month and The minimum wage of tea garden workers will be increased to garden 365.
He said, “You are watching the condition of the country. The BJP demonetised it saying that it is a fight against black money. However, it snatched money from you and gave it to two or three big industrialists.”
“Then came the GST, a promise of simple taxes and benefits for all. Modi brought it in with five different taxes and the highest rate is 28% … These two decisions have resulted in thousands of industries being shut down. He says something , But does something else, ”the former Congress president said.
Raising the issue of price rise, he said that the BJP government is working “We do, we do (Hum Do, Hamare Do) ”While farmers, small traders, workers and others are suffering due to high inflation.
“He (Modi) waived the taxes and debts of two-three industrialists, but he did nothing for you. He also attacked the farmers by bringing all three agricultural laws. That’s why we have brought five guarantees for you,” Mr. . . Gandhi said, referring to the party’s election promises.
He said that the Congress government, if voted to power, would encourage small and medium-sized businesses to generate employment in the private sector as well.
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