Rahul Gandhi: India will be benefited from the framework and not with huge talks

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Congress Vice President Sh. Rahul Gandhi held a meeting with state ministers to discuss the formation of Lokayukt and the framework to combat the corruption in the Nation. “Let's stop talking, let's start working. We want to take the stipulations in the national level Lokpal to the state level Lokpal as well.” Rahul Gandhi added while conducting the press conference. “Government must reconsider I don't agree with this, they should reconsider”, Rahul Gandhi said on Maharashtra government rejecting Adarsh society scam report. Party Vice President said that he and the other ministers discussed corruption, Lokpal and price rise during the meeting with the chief ministers of the state. “I only see parties talking of corruption, but no systematic action.” Rahul Gandhi ended the press conference with this.

Rahul Gandhi: Let's stop talking and do the needful to stop the corruption

Congress Vice President Sh. Rahul Gandhi held a meeting with state ministers to discuss the formation of Lokayukt and the framework to combat the corruption in the Nation. "Let's stop talking, let's start working. We want to take the stipulations in the national level Lokpal to the state level Lokpal as well." Rahul Gandhi added while conducting the press conference. "Government must reconsider I don't agree with this, they should reconsider", Rahul Gandhi said on Maharashtra government rejecting Adarsh society scam report. Party Vice President said that he and the other ministers discussed corruption, Lokpal and price rise during the meeting with the chief ministers of the state. "I only see parties talking of corruption, but no systematic action." Rahul Gandhi ended the press conference with this.

Rahul Gandhi holds consultations with minorities on party's manifesto

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Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi held a meeting to do direct interactions with the communities to incorporate their views and suggestions in party’s manifesto for the next Lok Sabha polls. Rahul Gandhi held consultations with representatives from various minority communities, including Muslims, as part of its exercise to include demands and aspirations of sections of people in its 2014 election manifesto. “It is narrow elite, which constitutes the political establishment and each party is run by a narrower group," he had said, promising to open the system.

Rahul Gandhi meets delegates of minority communities on manifesto

Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi held a meeting to do direct interactions with the communities to incorporate their views and suggestions in party's manifesto for the next Lok Sabha polls. Rahul Gandhi held consultations with representatives from various minority communities, including Muslims, as part of its exercise to include demands and aspirations of sections of people in its 2014 election manifesto. "It is narrow elite, which constitutes the political establishment and each party is run by a narrower group," he had said, promising to open the system.

Rahul Gandhi visited Muzaffarnagar relief camp

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Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi visited Muzaffarnagar district to empathize and console the riot victims. He said Children are dying, need to improve situation in relief camps as the condition of the relief camps is very poor. “Akhilesh Yadav is a young CM, he needs to focus on these relief camps.” He added while addressing the media. He also added people want to live in peace and communal forces are behind these riots

Rahul Gandhi: Govt. should focus more on relief camps

Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi visited Muzaffarnagar district to empathize and console the riot victims. He said Children are dying, need to improve situation in relief camps as the condition of the relief camps is very poor. "Akhilesh Yadav is a young CM, he needs to focus on these relief camps." He added while addressing the media. He also added people want to live in peace and communal forces are behind these riots.

Rahul Gandhi's interaction at valedictory session of 86th AGM, FICCI

Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi, while addressing the valedictory session of 86th AGM of FCCI on Saturday, termed corruption as the biggest issue that was bleeding people and lauded the UPA Government's achievement of passing the land mark Lokpal Bill to fight it. He also answered some questions from the audience.

Rahul Gandhi speaks at valedictory session of 86th AGM, FCCI

Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi, while addressing the valedictory session of 86th AGM of FCCI on Saturday, termed corruption as the biggest issue that was bleeding people and lauded the UPA Government's achievement of passing the land mark Lokpal Bill to fight it. "India cannot afford to hold back business because of slow decision-making" said the Congress vice-president and continued, "Many projects are stuck because of good reasons but some are held back because of no good reason at all."

Rahul Gandhi addresses 86th AGM of FICCI

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Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi, while addressing the valedictory session of 86th AGM of FCCI on Saturday, termed corruption as the biggest issue that was bleeding people and lauded the UPA Government’s achievement of passing the land mark Lokpal Bill to fight it. "The biggest issue today is corruption. It is bleeding the nation dry. Amendment to Prevention of Corruption Act and Grievance Redressal Bill will be massive steps against graft,” said Rahul Gandhi. “The United Progressive Alliance (UPA) government has faced a lot of criticism; but it has done more to combat corruption than any other government", he added. “We must fight corruption with all our strength and determination”, asserted the Congress leader.

Rahul Gandhi addresses Lok Sabha, urges all parties to pass Lokpal Bill

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Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi while taking part in the debate on Lokpal Bill asked why the ongoing Parliament's Winter Session could not be extended to ensure that the pending anti-corruption bills also could be passed. “Prevention of Corruption Bill, 2013 Amendment, The right to Citizens to time bound delivery of goods and services and redressal of grievance Bill, 2011, Public procurement Bill 2012, Bill to address foreign bribery as required under Article 16, Judicial Standards and Accountability Bill 2010, The whistle blowers protection Bill, 2011; these are those Bills which we can pass. If necessary Madam Speaker, can we not extend the session of Parliament to complete the passage of these bills and provide this country with a frame work to fight corruption” urged the Congress Member of Parliament from Amethi.

Rahul Gandhi: More anti-corruption bills are in pipeline

Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday said that there were more anti-corruption bills in the pipeline. Speaking to the media after the passage of Lokpal and Lokayukta Bill, 2011, in the Lok Sabha, which provides for formation of an anti-graft ombudsman, Rahul Gandhi said more legal teeth was needed to curb corruption. "We need more bills and we have the framework. The Congress has bills in the pipeline that need to be passed," Gandhi said. "We've had big success with the Lokpal bill, we had the RTI (Right to Information) earlier," he added. The Lokpal bill was passed by the Lok Sabha Wednesday and by the Rajya Sabha on Tuesday.

Rahul Gandhi in Lok Sabha wants extension of the session to pass the pending anti-graft bills too

Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi while taking part in the debate on Lokpal Bill asked why the ongoing Parliament's Winter Session could not be extended to ensure that the pending anti-corruption bills also could be passed. “Prevention of Corruption Bill, 2013 Amendment, The right to Citizens to time bound delivery of goods and services and redressal of grievance Bill, 2011, Public procurement Bill 2012, Bill to address foreign bribery as required under Article 16, Judicial Standards and Accountability Bill 2010, The whistle blowers protection Bill, 2011; these are those Bills which we can pass. If necessary Madam Speaker, can we not extend the session of Parliament to complete the passage of these bills and provide this country with a frame work to fight corruption” urged the Congress Member of Parliament from Amethi.

Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi Pay tribute to Sis Ram Ola

Congress President and UPA Chairperson Sonia Gandhi and party Vice President Rahul Gandhi paid floral tribute to senior Congress Leader and Union minister Sis Ram Ola who breathed his last on Sunday.

Rahul Gandhi: Lokpal bill is important for India; all parties must set aside differences to pass it

New Delhi: Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi on Saturday, while addressing the media persons, emphasized that his party is committed to pass the Lokpal Bill in the Parliament. He also urged the parties -- both allies and the opposition- to support the legislature in Parliament. "We would like opposition and other parties to ensure the Bill is passed. This is a matter of national importance. We would like all parties to put aside their concerns and do this job," Rahul Gandhi said at the press conference, flanked by union ministers P Chidambaram and Kapil Sibal.

Rahul Gandhi: Congress is committed for Lokpal Bill, urges all parties support to pass it

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New Delhi: Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi on Saturday, while addressing the media persons, emphasized that his party is committed to pass the Lokpal Bill in the Parliament. He also urged the parties – both allies and the opposition- to support the legislature in Parliament. "We would like opposition and other parties to ensure the Bill is passed. This is a matter of national importance. We would like all parties to put aside their concerns and do this job," Rahul Gandhi said at the press conference, flanked by union ministers P Chidambaram and Kapil Sibal.

Rahul Gandhi at Congress manifesto meeting

Congress Vice President Sh. Rahul Gandhi holds a meeting with SC/ST representatives to discuss Congress Manifesto. "We started this process to open to these close doors gradually. There are two closed rooms in Indian politics, one is policies and other one is ticket. We want to open these two rooms in 21st century. This is the reason I have come here and discussing this with you. It's not a mere paper but it's a commitment for us when our party forms a government. Whatever we write on our manifesto, we will accomplish that." Rahul Gandhi. "The Congress has to completely transform itself and it has to give voice to our biggest supporters. It cannot continue to operate the way it does. It means developing, and promoting leadership among these communities and making them run, there is no other way around. Everything else is history. You are seeing right now the first step of that process. In the youth Congress we have been doing this for years. We understand how it is does very well. We have all the system to do it. We are going to implement and you are going to see the difference." Rahul Gandhi said.

Rahul Gandhi: Holds a meeting with SC/ST representatives on Congress Manifesto

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Congress Vice President Sh. Rahul Gandhi holds a meeting with SC/ST representatives to discuss Congress Manifesto. “We started this process to open to these close doors gradually. There are two closed rooms in Indian politics, one is policies and other one is ticket. We want to open these two rooms in 21st century. This is the reason I have come here and discussing this with you. It’s not a mere paper but it’s a commitment for us when our party forms a government. Whatever we write on our manifesto, we will accomplish that.” Rahul Gandhi. “The Congress has to completely transform itself and it has to give voice to our biggest supporters. It cannot continue to operate the way it does. It means developing, and promoting leadership among these communities and making them run, there is no other way around. Everything else is history. You are seeing right now the first step of that process. In the youth Congress we have been doing this for years. We understand how it is does very well. We have all the system to do it. We are going to implement and you are going to see the difference.” Rahul Gandhi said.

Rahul Gandhi on Section 377: I agree more with High Court

Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi said about the recent Supreme Court on Section 377 and gay sex rights said "I think I would agree more with the High Court, these matters should be left to individuals, their choices". "This country is known for its freedom of expression, these are individual choices", he added. "It is a matter of personal freedom, it should be upheld" further said Rahul Gandhi.

Rahul Gandhi on SC verdict on gay rights: I agree more with High Court

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Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi said about the recent Supreme Court on Section 377 and gay sex rights said “I think I would agree more with the High Court, these matters should be left to individuals, their choices”. “This country is known for its freedom of expression, these are individual choices”, he added. “It is a matter of personal freedom, it should be upheld” further said Rahul Gandhi.

Sonia Gandh, Rahul Gandhi talk to media after the assembly poll results

Congress President and UPA Chairperson Sonia Gandhi talks to media after the assembly poll results came out on Sunday. We will do an introspection what went wrong and will take necessary corrective measures, said Sonia Gandhi. Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi talks to media persons after the results of assembly poll results. I will put in my efforts to transform the organization so that it regain the confidence of the people, he said.

Rahul Gandhi addresses media after the assembly poll results

Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi talks to media persons after the results of assembly poll results. I will put in my efforts to transform the organization so that it regain the confidence of the people, he said.

Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi interact with media after assembly poll results

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Congress President and UPA Chairperson Sonia Gandhi along with Rahul Gandhi talk to media after the assembly poll results came out on Sunday. We will do an introspection what went wrong and will take necessary corrective measures, said Sonia Gandhi. We will put in my efforts to transform the organization so that it regain the confidence of the people, he said.

Rahul Gandhi gifts new rail line, trains to Amethi

Congress Vice President and Amethi MP Rahul Gandhi visited inaugurated two trains and laid foundation of a new railway line in Salon area at his Parliamentary constituency Amethi. Rahul Gandhi laid the foundation of Uchahar-Salon-Amethi rail line and inaugurated Lucknow-Pratapgarh and Lucknow-Sultanpur trains at a function at Salon.