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.

Aam aadmi always has been the focus for Rahul Gandhi

For Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi, the main focus and priority has always been the welfare and development of aam aadmi. He always believed in inclusive growth.

Rahul Gandhi always highlighted UPA Govt's MNREGA policy

Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi on many occasions said that MNREGA policy -- the flagship programme of the Congress-led UPA Government at the Centre is helpful to guarantee jobs for the rural power. He said that this is the biggest employment generation policy in the world.

Congress has a young Vice President in Rahul Gandhi

The entire Congress across the country is now tremendously happy as the young leader Rahul Gandhi was appointed as Congress Vice President. Rahul Gandhi , after taking over as the Vice President of the party made a memorable speech at the Chintan Shivir at Jaipur.

Rahul Gandhi, in his new role as Congress Vice President

The entire Congress across the country is now tremendously happy as the young leader Rahul Gandhi was appointed as Congress Vice President. Rahul Gandhi , after taking over as the Vice President of the party made a memorable speech at the Chintan Shivir at Jaipur.

Budget 2013: Chidambaram's response to Rahul Gandhi's view - Adequate focus on youth

The Union budget 2013 presented by Union Finance Minister P Chidambaram is a balanced one with adequate focus on youth affairs. Newly appointed Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi has been stressing for the need of addressing the issues of the youth and their empowerment. This has been the priorities of Congress President and UPA Chairperson Sonia Gandhi also.

Rahul Gandhi : Only Congress change the system with the help of the youth

Congress General Secretary Rahul Gandhi encouraged the tens of thousands of supporters on Sunday, at a big Congress rally at Delhi's Ramlila Maidan, defending the UPA government and exhorting the youth to join politics. He also used the opportunity to launch a blistering attack on the opposition for halting the welfare policies of the central government. Rahul Gandhi vowed to fight to modernise the country through reforms that he said would help the poor and provide jobs for the poor. "We need economic reforms because only when businesses operate well will there be progress, and then we can run programmes to benefit the poor," he said. "The world is saying that India is standing up," he said at the rally adding "The youth here will show not just India but also the whole world the way forward." He also slammed the opposition for halting the central policies which are beneficial for the poor. "Our country is fast growing and the entire globe appreciates that. But here the opposition just opposes all our development oriented policies. They are not bothered about the losses of the farmers, workers or the youth. We also were in opposition. When the Kargil war broke out, we stood by the government and extended our whole hearted support to the Vajpeyee Government. We never opposed any move by the government which is helpful for the country and the people. Because, the country is supreme for us" he said. Reiterating the need to change and cleanse the political system Rahul Gandhi said "We have to open the door of the system for all. We will have to listen to the lakhs people are assembled here. They are the future and we should give them a chance to become the leaders of tomorrow. If we want the country to surge ahead, we the Congress party, should open our doors for the youth and common people. Only we can do it. The opposition can only create obstructions". While concluding his address Rahul Gandhi said "I am confident that our country will stand up and the entire world will appreciate us. The youth here will show not just India but also the whole world the way forward. The Congress will help them by giving space in our political journey".

Sonia Gandhi: Aadhaar card will ensure subsidies reached the correct beneficiary

In a bid to plug loopholes in the implementation of welfare schemes, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and UPA chairperson Sonia Gandhi launched the nationwide Aadhaar Enabled Service Delivery from Dudu in Rajasthan. “In the states like Andhra Pradesh and Chhattisgarh, the people are now getting ration directly from ration shops, without any fraud. These cards also help the government to ensure that the subsidies and other allowances reach the correct beneficiary” said Sonia Gandhi. “Government has never been reluctant to provide subsidy to the poor. But it is facing difficulty to make sure that those benefits reach the correct persons. The Aadhaar card will help the government in ensuring that subsidy reaches its intended beneficiaries directly and the poor will not have to run from pillar to post to claim their rights”. “We had launched this project with great expectations and we are happy that we experience its benefits today. I am sure that the government will continue the dedicated and determined efforts to make this programme a big success, learning from the past mistakes and shortcomings” added Sonia Gandhi.

Sonia Gandhi, PM, Rahul Gandhi pay homages to Indira Gandhi,31st October, 2012

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, Congress President Sonia Gandhi and Congress General Secretary Rahul Gandhi paid rich tributes to former Indira Gandhi on her 28th death anniversary. They paid floral tributes to the departed leader at Shakthi Sthal in New Delhi, the samadhi of Indira Gandhi.

Sonia Gandhi addresses Congress rally in Shimla, slams BJP over corruption

Congress President and UPA Chairperson Sonia Gandhi addressed a well attended rally in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh as part of her ongoing Congress campaign for the assembly elections in the state. She attacked the BJP state government over corruption and also made a veiled attack on BJP chief Nitin Gadkari.

Sonia Gandhi: Aadhaar card is not only a proof of identity but also to ensure rights

In a bid to plug loopholes in the implementation of welfare schemes, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and UPA chairperson Sonia Gandhi launched the nationwide Aadhaar Enabled Service Delivery from Dudu in Rajasthan, marking the second anniversary of the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI). While addressing the function, Congress President and UPA Chairperson Sonia Gandhi said the Aadhaar scheme gives identity to the common man and is a tool to claim benefits. The Unique ID project is about to begin a new phase - that of facilitating transactions. Aadhaar-enabled applications will be used for ensuring direct payments to the correct beneficiary.

Sonia Gandhi at the Aadhaar function recalls Rajiv Gandhi’s contribution

In a bid to plug loopholes in the implementation of welfare schemes, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and UPA chairperson Sonia Gandhi launched the nationwide Aadhaar Enabled Service Delivery from Dudu in Rajasthan, marking the second anniversary of the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI). While addressing the function, Congress President and UPA Chairperson Sonia Gandhi said the Aadhaar scheme gives identity to the common man and is a tool to claim benefits. Explaining that the Aadhaar scheme is an extension of late Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi’s long term vision, Sonia Gandhi said, “Rajiv Gandhi had a dream that the benefits of the modern technology should reach the common man. It was because of this long term vision only our country witnessed a revolution in technology especially in the telecom sector. The aam aadmi in our country have now been reaping benefits of the mobile phones, because of the policies of Rajiv Gandhi and taking inspiration from him only we have the Aadhaar policy today”.

Sonia Gandhi: Aadhaar card will benefit poor

In a bid to plug loopholes in the implementation of welfare schemes, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and UPA chairperson Sonia Gandhi launched the nationwide Aadhaar Enabled Service Delivery from Dudu in Rajasthan, marking the second anniversary of the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI). While addressing the function, Congress President and UPA Chairperson Sonia Gandhi said the Aadhaar scheme gives identity to the common man and is a tool to claim benefits. She also said that using the Aadhaar card the common man can claim his rights anywhere in the country. “The Aadhaar card will help the government in ensuring that subsidy reaches its intended beneficiaries directly and the poor will not have to run from pillar to post to claim their rights,” added Sonia Gandhi.

UPA's major cabinet reshuffle, 22 ministers swear-in

UPA Government's major facelift, 17 new faces inducted into the cabinet, 22 Ministers swear in. Pawan Kumar Bansal given Railway Ministry, Kapil Sibal retains Telecom Ministry while HRD Ministry berth goes to Pallam Raju.

Sonia Gandhi participate in the Dussehra celebrations at Ramlila maidan, Delhi - 24th October 2012

On the occasion of Dussehra, Congress President and UPA Chairperson Sonia Gandhi and the Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh attended the celebrations at the famous Ramlila maidan. Congress General Secretary Rahul Gandhi also participated in the event. At Delhi's popular Ramlila Maidan and Subhash Maidan tens of thousands of people converged on this occasion to witness one of the biggest commemorations of Dussehra. The Congress president had earlier greeted the people on Dussehra and wished that the festival brings peace, prosperity and progress throughout the country. Dussehra was celebrated with deep fervour and enthusiasm in different parts of Delhi and in other parts of the country on Wednesday.

Sonia Gandhi attends Dussehra celebrations at Subhash maidan, Delhi - 24th October 2012

On the occasion of Dussehra, Congress President and UPA Chairperson Sonia Gandhi, President Pranab Mukherjee and the Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh attended the celebrations at the famous Subhash maidan. In a symbolic gesture, they took up bow and arrow in their hands and marked the beginning of the burning of effigies of Demon King Ravana, son Meghnath, and brother Kumbhakaran. Tens of thousands of people converged on this occasion to witness one of the biggest commemorations of Dussehra at Delhi's popular Ramlila Maidan and Subhash Maidan. The Congress President had earlier greeted the people on Dussehra and wished that the festival brings peace, prosperity and progress throughout the country. Towering effigies of demon king Ravana along with his son Meghnad and brother Kumbhkaran were consigned to flames among splendid fireworks as people celebrated Dussehra across the city symbolising the triumph of good over evil. Dussehra coincided with the immersion of Durga idols in the Yamuna river, marking the end of the puja festival. Dussehra was celebrated with deep fervour and enthusiasm in different parts of Delhi and in other parts of the country on Wednesday.

Sonia Gandhi: No one has done as much for the development of Gujarat as the Congress

Congress President and UPA Chairperson Sonia Gandhi on Wednesday kick-started her party’s election campaign in Gujarat with a big farmers rally in Rajkot. Rubbishing the huge claims by Modi about the development in the state, Sonia Gandhi argued that all the development in Gujarat took place during Congress rule. "No one has done as much for the development of Gujarat as the Congress ," she said. The UPA Chairperson also acknowledged the contribution of farmers, artisans, industrialists and traders for having worked hard to take the state forward.

Sonia Gandhi slams Modi Govt. for the slow progress of Sardar Sarovar Project

Congress President and UPA Chairperson Sonia Gandhi on Wednesday kick-started her party’s election campaign in Gujarat with a big farmers rally in Rajkot. “It was the Congress that had initiated the development process in Gujarat. Who made the water canal project of taking the water from Narmada to Gujarat and other places in the state? It was the Congress under the leadership of Nehru Ji which started it. And the project was named after the great son of Gujarat Sardar Vallabhai Patel – Sardar Sarovar Yojana. The idea behind this important project was to help the people, especially the farmers in the state. Why the Narmada water hasn't yet reached Saurashtra? The people here are facing acyte scarcity of water. Farmers are committing suicides” said Sonia Gandhi.

Sonia Gandhi in Gujarat: UPA Govt, sent more funds to Gujarat than NDA

Congress President and UPA Chairperson Sonia Gandhi on Wednesday kick-started her party’s election campaign in Gujarat with a big farmers rally in Rajkot. Sonia Gandhi, while focusing on development, said that the BJP cannot claim the credit for the state’s progress. “It was the Congress that had initiated the development process in Gujarat,” she said. “There have been attempts to hide from the people of Gujarat that the UPA Government has sanctioned fifty per cent more funds than the erstwhile NDA government for Gujarat” she added.