Sonia Gandhi: Modi govt not committed to development of Andhra Pradesh post-bifurcation

Congress president Sonia Gandhi on Tuesday while initiating a debate in the Parliament accused Narendra Modi government of failing to fulfil commitments made to the people of Andhra Pradesh when Telangana was carved out of it, a charge rejected by the government. Sonia Gandhi said she wondered why the sense of urgency was not being shown by the government in fulfilling key commitments made to the people there "who have been waiting patiently for over nine months" and feel they have been "taken for granted". She further said the 14th Finance Commission has not done "full justice" to the needs of the state and accused the government of "sadly" not doing anything "substantial" for funding the new capital for the state.

Sonia Gandhi addresses Congress Chief Ministers

Congress President Sonia Gandhi addressed all Chief Ministers from the Congress ruled state. She urged them to take proper initiatives for the welfare of the people and to strengthen the party.

Sonia Gandhi at Barnala, Punjab attacks BJP-SAD government

Congress President and UPA Chairperson Sonia Gandhi visited Barnala, Punjab address election rally. While speaking to the masses she lashed out at BJP-SAD government for their bad governance. "One side you have Congress's ideology which works for farmer, poor, dalit, tribal, women, downtrodden and every sector of the society. On the other side you BJP's and Akali Dal's ideology which supports extremism, hatred and anger. They only want to grab the power," said Sonia Gandhi.

Sonia Gandhi at Raiganj in West Bengal attacks BJP, TMC and Left

Congress President and UPA Chairperson addressed a party election rally at Raiganj in West Bengal. "We need a government which will work for all and take everyone together, forward. We need a government which believes on secular values. Only Congress can provide such a govt" said Sonia Gandhi. "This is election time every political parties are busy in it. But there are some parties, especially the BJP, whose prime motive is to level baseless allegations against Congress. They are crossing every limit to mislead the people" said the Congress President.

Sonia Gandhi addresses election rally in Balasore (Odisha), slams BJP and BJD

Congress Vice President and UPA chairperson Sonia Gandhi addressed a Congress election rally at Balasore in Odisha. While speaking to the occasion she lashed out BJP and BJD for corruption.

Sonia Gandhi at Aligarh (UP): We will fight for a country which respects unity in diversity

Congress President and UPA Chairperson Sonia Gandhi while addressing a well attended election rally at Aligarh in Uttar Pradesh launched a blistering attack on the BJP for its divisive politics and urged the people to support Congress for development. "BJP forces others to support their divisive ideology" said Sonia Gandhi.

Sonia Gandhi addresses Congress election rally in Sasaram (Bihar), slam JD-U, BJP

Congress President and UPA Chairperson Sonia Gandhi launched her campaign for upcoming Lok Sabha polls in Bihar by addressing a massive election rally at Sasaram. "We also must be cautious about those, who frequently change their colours. There are parties who were with BJP till yesterday, but became secular, all of a sudden. These people level baseless allegations against us just to cover up their faults" said Sonia Gandhi in an indirect at DIG at JD-U and also said that BJP is indulging in spreading hatred and enemity among people.

Sonia Gandhi addresses Congress rally at Mewat at Haryana, attacks BJP

Mewat: Congress President and UPA Chairperson Sonia Gandhi launched her election campaign in Haryana for the upcoming Lok Sabha polls by addressing a mega party rally at Mewat. “This is election time and we are all standing at a crucial phase today where one must decide on our country’s future. We must decide whether we want to take our country forward by strengthening our democracy by adhering to our ideology of love, brotherhood or do we need an ideology that divides the nation and its people. Our country has never faced such a serious challenge ever before and so we all must take decision after proper thinking” said Sonia Gandhi.

Sonia Gandhi at New Delhi : Patriotism may be a mere speech for BJP leaders

Congress President and UPA chairperson Smt. Sonia Gandhi started her Delhi campaign for upcoming election. While addressing the huge crowd at Karol Bagh, Delhi she said it's a fight of two ideologies one who divides the people on basis of cast and religion whereas Congress treats everyone equal. Party President also talked about the patriotism. "If you want to learn patriotism then you can learn it from leaders of Congress, I can fully assured you this." Sonia Gandhi said.

Sonia Gandhi at Waqf function warns against communal forces

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New Delhi: Congress President and UPA Chairperson Sonia Gandhi said that one must be cautious of communal forces who want to weaken our secular culture. She was talking on the occasion of the launch of the National Waqf Development Corporation Limited (NAWADCO), a new Central Public Sector Enterprise under Ministry of Minority Affairs. Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh inaugurated the Corporation.

Sonia Gandhi at SAMARTH-2014 wants more efforts to ensure the rights of disabled persons

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Congress President and UPA Chairperson Sonia Gandhi inaugurated ‘SAMARTH 2014 – Celebrating Diversity’, a national festival for showcasing the abilities of Persons with Disabilities (PwDs) being organized by the Department of Disability Affairs under the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India at Siri Fort Auditorium, New Delhi on Wednesday.

Sonia Gandhi speaks at Swami Vivekananda's 150th birth anniversary celebrations

Congress President and UPA Chairperson Sonia Gandhi is addressing the function to celebrate the 150th birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda in New Delhi. Prime Minister Manmohan Singh was the chief guest at the closing ceremony of the celebrations on Sunday. Apart from Congress president Sonia Gandhi, Defence Minister A.K. Antony was also present on the occasion at Vigyan Bhawan. A national committee under the chairmanship of the prime minister was formed in 2010 to celebrate the 150th birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda.

Sonia Gandhi speaks at 150th birth anniversary celebrations of Swami Vivekananda

Congress President and UPA Chairperson Sonia Gandhi is addressing the function to celebrate the 150th birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda in New Delhi. Prime Minister Manmohan Singh was the chief guest at the closing ceremony of the celebrations on Sunday. Apart from Congress president Sonia Gandhi, Defence Minister A.K. Antony was also present on the occasion at Vigyan Bhawan. A national committee under the chairmanship of the prime minister was formed in 2010 to celebrate the 150th birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda.

Sonia Gandhi: Media should also look at corruption in states ruled by opposition parties

New Delhi: Congress president and UPA Chairperson Sonia Gandhi said on Saturday that the issue related to Adarsh society scam will be resolved soon. Her statement came just a day after Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi disagreed with Maharashtra government rejecting the Adarsh scam report. "Adarsh issue has been discussed within the party and will be resolved. Corruption and inflation remain the key issues for us," said Sonia Gandhi.

Sonia Gandhi in Raebareli launches several development schemes

Congress President and UPA Chairperson Sonia Gandhi visited Raebareli, her parliament constituency on Monday and gifted a number of development schemes to the people of her Lok Sabha constituency. The Congress Member of Parliament launched several road projects, new bank branches, FM radio station, a railway line and also inaugurated a reverse osmosis (RO) plant in the constituency.Sonia Gandhi, who landed at the Fursatganj airport on Monday morning, laid foundation of over 50 roads under Pradhan Mantri Gramin Sadak Yojna in Raebareli, connecting various villages of the district. The Congress President also inaugurated a water treatment plant that will cater to 110 villages in the region, and dedicated an FM radio station at Akashwani premises on Amawan Road. FM Rainbow, available at a frequency of 102.8 mhz, will cater to the information and entertainment needs of the people.

Sonia Gandhi at the launch of first ever all-women-bank - the Bharatiya Mahila Bank

Prime minister Dr. Manmohan Singh inaugurated the nation's first all-women bank -- the Bharatiya Mahila Bank (BMB)- in Mumbai on Tuesday in the presence of Congress president and UPA Chairperson Sonia Gandhi, on the birth anniversary of former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi. Sonia Gandhi said that this was an appropriate tribute to the memory of Indira Gandhi on her birth anniversary. The Congress President also distributed the bank-kits to the first five account holders of the new bank.

Sonia Gandhi addresses the Indira Gandhi National Integration Award function

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Congress President and UPA Chairperson Sonia Gandhi while speaking at the Indira Gandhi National Integration Award function in New Delhi hit out at the RSS and BJP indirectly. “There is a danger from some ideologies, organisations and people who want to divide us”, said the Congress President without naming anyone. The award was given to noted agriculture scientist M S Swaminathan. Sonia Gandhi further said, “We have always kept national unity as our top priority. .. We need to remember Indira Gandhi’s courage and her sentiments so that we can fight that fear with conviction.” She also lauded the public sector’s efforts that connected people of various regions in the country.

Sonia Gandhi warns against divisive forces at Indira Gandhi National Integration Award function

Congress President and UPA Chairperson Sonia Gandhi while speaking at the Indira Gandhi National Integration Award function in New Delhi hit out at the RSS and BJP indirectly. “There is a danger from some ideologies, organisations and people who want to divide us”, said the Congress President without naming anyone. The award was given to noted agriculture scientist M S Swaminathan.

Sonia Gandhi further said, “We have always kept national unity as our top priority. We need to remember Indira Gandhi’s courage and her sentiments so that we can fight that fear with conviction.” She also lauded the public sector’s efforts that connected people of various regions in the country,
Sonia Gandhi also commented that not much attention is paid to uniting different parts of the country and their people these days. While referring the difficult times of 1960s when India had faced foodgrain shortage and had to import foodgrains, Sonia Gandhi praised Indira Gandhi’s efforts and the role of Swaminatahan in making India self-reliant in the agriculture sector. “During that time too, there were people who would criticise and find faults and there were people who would not have trust. But despite all this, it was achieved well,” said the Congress President.

Sonia Gandhi recalled that among the challenges of independent India in terms of national unity was of creation of modern economic situation and institutions with special emphasis on agriculture production and distribution and development of agriculture techniques. The Congress President also reminded that that when most of the states were facing famine, Indira Gandhi took a pledge to achieve self-reliance in foodgrains.

While addressing the function, Prime minister Dr Manmohan Singh recalled the late Prime Minister’s contribution in the social and economic development of the masses and said she wanted to take the benefits of development to weaker sections of the society. ““There is a need to follow the path shown by Indira Gandhi as never before. Today, in some parts of the country, attempts are being made to divide the society on the basis of religion, caste and communities,” Singh said.. He added that it would not be wrong to say that India could achieve the Green Revolution due to Indira Gandhi’s leadership and Swaminathan’s efforts. “It was based on this foundation that today we have been able to bring in Food Security Act,” he said, referring to the legislation.

In his award acceptance speech, Dr. Swaminathan said when India had to import 10 million tonnes of foodgrain, Indira Gandhi planned creating a foodgrain reserve of the same quantity. He said food security helped India achieve an independent foreign policy. He said India’s help to people from the then East Pakistan and the nuclear testing were a result of its confidence it achieved through food security.
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Remembering Indira Gandhi on her 29th death anniversary

"I don't mind if my life goes in the service of the nation. If I die today every drop of my blood will invigorate the nation". In these last words of Indira Gandhi, India’s former Prime Minister, there was courage, belief and faith.

Indira Priyadarshini Gandhi, who served as the Prime Minister of India for three consecutive terms (1966-77) and a fourth term (1980-84) was assassinated on 31 October in 1984. The assassination which changed the history of India was said to have been motivated by Operation Blue Star, an attack on Sikh separatists holed up in Golden Temple complex in Amritsar.

At twelve years of age, Indira Priyadarshini became the leader of a children’s group, whose purpose was to help end British control in India. In 1938, she joined the Indian National Congress Party, something she always longed to do. In 1942, she married Feroze Gandhi. Soon after the couple was married, they were sent to prison on charges of subversion by the British.

Noted for her charismatic authority and political astuteness, Indira Gandhi adhered to the progressive policies of industrial development that were begun by her father, Jawaharlal Nehru, who became the Prime Minister after India won its independence in 1947. As a minister, Indira Gandhi encouraged and started a family planning program. She also promoted the views of Nehru to establish India’s stability and security interests as independent from those of the nuclear superpowers, by authorizing the development of nuclear weapons in 1967.

On the international plane too she left her distinct imprint whether as the chairperson of the Non-Aligned Movement or as a champion of environmental protection at various global fora. In all such activities she came in direct conflict with international vested interests entrenched in the West. She was intensely disliked by the prevailing leaderships of the US under Richard Nixon and Ronald Reagan who held her in profound distrust. She endeared herself to almost all the prominent leaders of the newly independent developing states of Africa, Latin America and the Arab world.

She was also the leader who transformed India’s chronic food shortages into surplus production of wheat, rice, cotton and milk through the Green Revolution. On Nehru’s death in 1964, Indira Gandhi was elected to Parliament in his place. After acting as Minister of Information and Broadcasting (1964-6), Indira Gandhi became Prime Minister on the death of Lal Shastri in 1966. In 1971, her popularity made her win again by an enormous margin. The second female in the world to hold the office of prime minister, after Sirimavo Bandaranaike of Sri Lanka, Indira Gandhi remains the world’s second longest serving female Prime Minister as of 2011.

Indira Gandhi is today best remembered for her ”Garibi Hatao” slogan during the fifth general elections in March 1971, the successful leadership during the 1971 war against Pakistan, the nationalization of all banks in the country in 1969, the ‘Green Revolution’ under her leadership, and the Lenin Peace Prize (for 1983-84) and as  India’s first women Prime Minister.

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Sonia Gandhi in Mizoram addresses public meeting after launching food security programme

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Congress President and UPA Chairperson Sonia Gandhi on Friday addressed a public meeting at Aizawl, the capital of Mizoram, after laying the foundation stone for construction of a new Sainik School at Chhingchhip, besides making public announcement for the implementation of the Food Security Bill in the State. Sonia Gandhi also launched the fourth phase of New Land Use Policy (NLUP), flagship programme of the ruling Congress in the state.