Rahul Gandhi addresses public rally in Kozhikode, Kerala

Congress Vice-President Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday wished the Narendra Modi government a "happy birthday" on finishing its first year in power without forgetting his month-old jibe at the Centre. "On behalf of the Congress party, I would like to officially wish the suit-boot ki sarkar a very happy birthday," the 44-year-old leader said at a rally in Kerala's Kozhikode district organised to take on the Modi government on its much-hyped anniversary.

Delhi polls: Rahul Gandhi addresses Congress election rally at Shastri Park, takes on Modi govt

Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi addressed a mammoth election rally in poll-bound Delhi on Thursday at Seelampur’s Shastri Park. “BJP wants to divide Hindus/Muslims,wants the poor to fight, that is what their strategy is, so that a few corporates can benefit” said the Congress leader. Wherever there are elections, they have communal clashes. Did you see the AAP MLA in Trilokpuri or BJP. You only saw Congress, added Rahul Gandhi. “Congress is going to forma government in Delhi. We will address the issues of people living in slums, contract labours, will give right to shelter” he assured.

Rahul Gandhi kick-starts Delhi poll campaign with a road show, attacks PM

Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi kick-started hi s party’s campaign for the upcoming assembly polls in Delhi with an impressive road show at Kalkaji in South Delhi. He attacked Prime Minister Narendra Modi and said Modi has been doing PR since the govt formation by NDA in centre. “When will he stop talking and do the real work as promised,” said Rahul Gandhi. The Congress leader also promised electricity and water at the lowest possible rates for the people in Delhi. “We have three promises. We will provide electricity and water on the lowest rate, will make contract workers permanent, and give right to shelter to the people of Delhi,” he told reporters.

Sonia Gandhi at Anantnag: Congress worked for Jammu Kashmir development without any bias

Congress President Sonia Gandhi struck an emotional chord with the people of Jammu and Kashmir by praising them for taking part in the ongoing assembly polls with enthusiasm. While addressing a Congress poll rally in Anantnag , Sonia Gandhi on Wednesday said it was her party that had worked for the development of the state without any bias. "It is easy to showcase dreams, but the Congress party actually worked for the development of everyone without any kind of bias and keeping the ground realities in mind," Sonia Gandhi said. "When Ghulam Nabi Azad was Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir, the state witnessed an earthquake, the relief work was faster than what is being done after floods. Why is the relief work after floods slow?" asked Sonia Gandhi.

Rahul Gandhi at Manika in Jharkhand attacks Modi's acche din promise

Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi attacked Prime Minister Narendra Modi while addressing a rally at Manika in poll-bound Jharkhand. "There is no dearth of funds and resources in Jharkhand and the question is who is benefitting out of this, people of Jharkhand or industrialist from outside the state, " he said. He accused the Central govt of changing all the schemes laws the Congress had launched for the poor and said that BJP gives money very easily to the rich people. "Industrialist get thousands of crore loan by SBI in two minutes. We don't want such a govt, " Rahul Gandhi said.

Rahul Gandhi in Chandauli (UP): BJP wants only Adani to dream big

After a spectacular road show in Varanasi, Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi launched yet another attack on BJP and its prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi while speaking at an impressive election rally at Chandauli in Uttar Pradesh on Saturday. "We want people to have big dreams but BJP wants only Adani to dream big. We want to empower you but BJP suppresses your strength. BJP takes your money and hands it over to 2-3 industrialists" said the Congress leader. "The most important contribution of this land is that you gave us an ideology -- that of Lord Buddha. He had taught us to treat everyone equally and take all along. He had understood this ideology 3000 years back; he had travelled across India spreading the message of unity and peace. He taught us that every individual must have a space in our country. This has been the ideology of Congress too" he said further striking a chord with the huge crowd.

Rahul Gandhi visits Kolkata slams BJP for practicing the politics of hatred and anger

Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi visited Kolkata, West Bengal to address a public rally. While addressing to huge crowd he attacked BJP, "Congress wants to build a partnership between industrialists and poor. We don't want to practice the politics of hatred and anger, unlike BJP," said Rahul Gandhi.

Rahul Gandhi visits Jaunpur, UP, says the policy of BJP is divisive

Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi visited Jaunpur, Uttar Pradesh to address a public rally. While addressing to the masses he said it's a fight of two ideologies, one divides the people on basis of caste, community, religion and region on the other hand Congress believes in unity and takes everyone forward on the path of development and growth.

Rahul Gandhi at Allahabad (UP): BJP is filled with anger; its leaders abuse others

Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi addressed a huge election rally at Allahabad in Uttar Pradesh on Monday. "You have been listening to Congress leaders' speeches. We never abuse any one; never use wrong words; don't show anger. But just hear out our opposition leaders. Their hearts are filled with anger. They abuse, spread wrong facts, level baseless allegations. Development will be possible only if we work with love. We work for unity and brotherhood. That is what Gandhi Ji, Nehru Ji and Patel Ji had taught us. We treat everyone equally; respect all religions without any discrimination" said the Congress leader.

Priyanka Gandhi in Amethi (UP) slams Modi for his Shehzada jibe on Rahul Gandhi

Amethi: Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, daughter of Congress President and UPA Chairperson Sonia Gandhi, took yet another dig at BJP's prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi over his 'shehzada' remark about Rahul Gandhi. Priyanka is campaigning in Amethi, the Lok Sabha constituency of her brother and Congress Vice Presidnet Rahul Gandhi. "When Rajiv Gandhi had initiated landmark programmes like computer revolution, he had to face a lot of criticism from the very same people who are now lampooning Rahul Gandhi. Top leaders of a party (BJP) make fun of Rahul (Gandhi). At times they call him specimen, at times they compare him to a comedian, at times they call him shehzada...you dream of becoming the PM, then why behave childishly" said the Congress campaigner.

Rahul Gandhi in Bathinda, Punjab: UPA will be formed after the elections; slams Modi

Bhatinda: Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi launched yet another scathing attack on BJP and its prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi while speaking at an election rally at Bhatinda in Punjab, on Monday. "We are going to form a government at the Centre this time too" he said. Slamming Modi's double-stance on corruption, Rahul Gandhi lamented, "Modi roams around and talks big of corruption but he does not see the large scale graft in Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Punjab and Gujarat. He has joined hands with former Karnataka Chief Minister Yeddyurappa, who had gone to jail for corruption charges".

Rahul Gandhi at Dahod, Gujarat: Modi talks as if he is the God

Dahod: Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi launched yet another scathing attack on BJP's prime ministerial candidate and Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi. "Just listen to Congress leader's speeches. We never say 'I ' but 'we'. But Modi ji keeps on saying 'mein, mein, mein...'. "I will do it, I will do that, I developed Gujarat, I will develop India.." Tomorrow he also may say that he will transform the entire globe and entire universe. He talks as if he has entire knowledge; as if he is just like God" said Rahul Gandhi.

Rahul Gandhi at Amreli, Gujarat slams BJP as it works for handful of people

Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi visited Amreli, Gujarat to address public rally. While speaking to the mammoth rally he slammed BJP and its PM candidate Narendra Modi. "They have sidelined senior leaders of BJP, first it was Advani ji, now Adaniji has taken its place. 45,000 acre of land is given to Mr. Adani ji mere 1 rupee per meter," said Rahul Gandhi.

Rahul Gandhi at Warangal, Andhra Pradesh attacks TDP, BJP and TRS

Warangal: Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi launched a scathing attack on TDP, BJP and TRS while addressing a huge election rally at Warangal in the Telangana region of Andhra Pradesh on Friday. "Without Congress, this dream would never have been a reality. We listened to your voices, adhered to democratic principles and now a new state -- Telangana will be formed. The state of Andhra Pradesh will be divided into two and our endeavour will be ensure that the dreams of the people of both states are met with. Whatever we promise, we deliver" said the Congress leader and added, "There are several political parties here. TDP and BJP had blocked the formation of Telangana. When we were pushing for this bill, TRS was nowhere in the scene. They neither helped us to pass Telangana Bill or to draft it. TRS was formed in 2001 and the about 40 Congress MLAs had passed a resolution to make a separate Telangana state in 2000".

Rahul Gandhi in Hargaon, Uttar Pradesh, slams Modi over Adani, women empowerment

Hargaon (Uttar Pradesh): Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi addressed a big election rally at Hargaon, in Uttar Pradesh. "Gujarat is run by the 'India shining' party -- the BJP. Modi is the Chief Minister there. What is happening under Gujarat model? About 45000 acres of land were given for at mere Rs 300 crore to a single industrialist -- Adani- by Modi govt. Adani, later, sold these lands at Rs. 800 per meter and earned huge profit. We can get just a toffee for Rs. 1, but Modi government sold lands at Rs. 1 to just one person. When Modi took over as CM, the turnover of Adani was just Rs 3000 cr but today it is Rs. 40000 crore" said Rahul Gandhi.

Rahul Gandhi in Mehbubnagar, Andhra Pradesh: Telangana is a reality because of Congress

Mehbubnagar: Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi struck an emotional chord with the people of Telangana as he addressed a mammoth election rally at Mehbubnagar in Andhra Pradesh. "Congress also played a big role in fulfilling this dream. Without Congress, this dream would never have been a reality. We listened to your voices, adhered to democratic principles and now a new state -- Telangana is going to be formed. The state of Andhra Pradesh will be divided into two and our endeavour will be ensure that the dreams of the people of both states are met with. Whatever we promise, we deliver" added the Congress Vice President.

Rahul Gandhi at Durg in Chhattisgarh: Modi handed over the keys of Gujarat to Adani

Durg: "The chowkeedar has given the key of Gujarat to Adani" said Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi in a blistering attack on BJP's prime ministerial candidate and Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi. While addressing a mega party rally at Durg in Chhattisgarh, the Congress leader said, "BJP and Modi talk loud about corruption. But BJP manifesto does not have any solid action plan to fight corruption. Further, it does not see the large scale corruption in Chhattisgarh. BJP just does lips services but does nothing. We gave you RTI -- the powerful weapon to fight corruption. The information which was confined to one section of persons and offices is now on public domain. One can get any information about govt functioning. Lots of corruption cases came out. In Gujarat there are no sufficient RTI commissioners. One man rules Gujarat and now he wants people to make him the chowkeedar of India."

Rahul Gandhi visits Mathura, UP, lashes out BJP for divisive politics

Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi visited Mathura, Uttar Pradesh to address election rally. While speaking to the mammoth crowd he said Congress always fought for the rights of the poor. Rahul Gandhi also slammed BJP, SP and BSP for divisive politics.

Rahul Gandhi in Nagaon Assam: BJP follows the divide and rule policy of the British

Nagaon: Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi addressed a mammoth election rally at Nagaon in Assam as part of his Lok Sabha polls campaign for the ongoing general elections. "Congress always unites people but BJP indulges in dividing them like what British had done. BJP's friends threaten people from Bihar and UP in Maharashtra. Its cadres beat up women in Karnataka. We talk about love and brotherhood. We even respect our enemies and we never abuse anyone. Just listen to the speeches BJP leaders. It is full of hatred and anger. BJP never acknowledges the good works of their opponents. Congress leaders talk with respect even about their enemies", said the Congress leader.

Rahul Gandhi at Latur (Maharashtra): It is Modi -- Adani partnership in BJP

In a blistering attack on Modi's much hyped Gujarat model, Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi called it a 'toffee model' and also listed out some figures to question the development claims of BJP's prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi in Gujarat. "Nowadays there are huge talks about Gujarat model. You must have heard about senior BJP leaders Advani and Jaswant Singh. Today, BJP has sidelined these leaders under its new leader Modi. Earlier, there was partnership between Vajpayee and Advani; today there is a new partnership -- between Modi and Adani" said Rahul Gandhi while addressing a Congress election rally at Latur in Maharashtra on Monday.