UPA-2 anniversary: Sonia Gandhi says the achievement of UPA is unique

Congress President and UPA Chairperson Sonia Gandhi while speaking to allies at a dinner to mark the completion of three years of UPA-II on Tuesday acknowledged that the UPA can secure another mandate only on the basis of the works done by it and not promises.

"I know these are difficult times but this is no reason to feel depressed. We faced a lot of challenges in the last year inside and outside the Parliament,” said Sonia Gandhi added.

Sonia Gandhi continued, “The achievement of UPA 2 is unique. MNREGA became more effective in UPA 2 while there was expansion of health insurance. It also helped the people in the unorganised sectors. The farming sector also became much more organized. Loans to farmers have been increased,” the UPA chairperson said.

“We are determined to remove the difficulties of women and the economically weaker section. We are united to progress economically,” Sonia Gandhi said.

Sonia Gandhi at UPA-2 anniversary function: We are focussed on progressive politics

Congress President and UPA Chairperson Sonia Gandhi while speaking to allies at a dinner to mark the completion of three years of UPA-II on Tuesday acknowledged that the UPA can secure another mandate only on the basis of the works done by it and not promises.

"We are also committed to protect our secular values, she said adding that it is vowed to remove the problems of women and weaker sections of society.

“We could introduce a new social concept and could give a new direction,” she said while starting her address. "UPA-II worked for the all sections of the society. Our Prime Minister explained our achievements in detail and so I will mention only about some of the points" added Sonia Gandhi.

Attacking the opposition as aggressive and irresponsible Sonia Gandhi said, “The opposition has been making very aggressive and irresponsible statements against us. But we were committed to our social service. We are focussed on progressive politics. We have always maintained etiquette and we know that we have a mandate to fulfill and we will do that. We have been trying to fulfill the expectations of the people who had reposed their faith on us,"

Sonia Gandhi: People will judge us on our deeds, not on promises

Congress President and UPA Chairperson Sonia Gandhi while speaking at a dinner to mark the completion of three years of UPA-II on Tuesday acknowledged that the UPA can secure another mandate only on the basis of the works done by it and not promises.

She said the Centre is funding the states much more than ever before. “The Centre is financing the states in a record manner so that bigger goals can be achieved,” Sonia Gandhi said.

"We have always shown our determination and collective goal. These days, there is a notion that there are several challenges for India's development. Definitely it is a tough period for all the countries and we are not an exception. But there is no scope for disappointment," she said. "We are together in ensuring the positive economic growth rate of the country," she added.
She said since UPA took charge of the government, India has been advancing on the growth map in a sustained manner because of which it has been able to provide money for projects of social and rural development. "Because of this the Centre has been able to give that kind of financial assistance to the state government which was never seen earlier," Sonia Gandhi said. She also stressed that the government has to sustain the momentum of this development.
"We are aware that only two years are left when we will be seeking a new mandate from the people. We are fully aware that the result of that will not depend on our promises but on the nature of work done by us," she said.

“We should continue our committed works to ensure the happiness and progress of the entire people in the country” concluded the Congress President.

Sonia Gandhi attends the first anniversary function of the Assam Government

Congress President and UPA Chairperson Sonia Gandhi attended the first anniversary celebrations of the third term of the Congress government in Assam. She congratulated Tarun Gagoi government in the state for the overall development and prosperity in the state.
Sonia Gandhi said that today is a day of celebration for the Congress party. 'But at the same time we realise the huge responsibility the people of Assam has reposed in us and we renew our pledge to serve them better to take them on the path of peace, development and prosperity,’ she reminded.
“I am very happy to be here in Assam and this occasion is more memorable as we celebrate the first anniversary of the third successive Congress-led government under the leadership of Taru Gagoi in the state. This proves that the people continue to trust us. We also realize that we have now the increased responsibility to serve people with more dedication and commitment,” added the Congress President.

Sonia Gandhi explains UPS’s welfare schemes and policies for farmers

Congress President and UPA Chairperson claimed that only Congress treats everyone equally. While speaking at a huge public rally in Moradabad, also known as brass city, as part of her recent campaign for Congress in the last UP assembly polls, Sonia Gandhi had explained various welfare schemes implemented by the Congress led central government.

Informing the people about the relief package for the farmers designed by the Congress led Centre, Sonia Gandhi said, “When the poor farmers were struggling because of huge debts, the UPA Government helped them with a scheme to waive off their loan worth more than Rs. 70,000 crore. But due to the wrong policies of the state Government the farmers in UP could not avail its benefits. We increased the procurement prices to help the farmers”.

“There is no shortage of fertilizers at the Centre and it sent fertilizers to UP, too. But because of the corrupt distribution system by the state Government, the farmers are not able to get adequate fertilizers in UP,” informed Sonia Gandhi. 

“We will have to change this situation. We should bring back the lost glory of Uttar Pradesh. We want to ensure a good future for the youth in the state. We want to free Uttar Pradesh from the evils of corruption, crime and injustice. We want the youth in the state live with pride,” said the Congress President.                                 

 Focusing on the issues concerned to the the famous brass industry in Moradabad, Sonia Gandhi said, “Apart from various other issues, we (Congress) also understand the problems being faced by the people engaged in the brass and carving business. Our election manifesto has addressed this issue and we will work towards to find a solution. We will work with commitment and devotion to fulfill our promises”. “I am here to seek your support to accomplish the mission of Congress to change the state of affairs in Uttar Pradesh,” urged the Congress President. 

Sonia Gandhi added exuding confidence among the people in the city, “I request you to support the Congress and ensure every single vote in the favour of Congress.” 

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