May 3rd 2024.
Rahul Gandhi, a prominent leader from the Congress party, expressed his concerns on Friday about the continuous attacks on democracy and the Constitution by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the BJP, and the RSS. He had to cancel his planned visit to address an election rally in Odisha's Rayagada district at the last minute, as he needed to file his nomination papers for the Raebareli Lok Sabha seat. However, he made sure to send a video message to the people, in which he strongly criticized the actions of the Sangh Parivar and the prime minister.
In his video message, Gandhi highlighted the ongoing attacks on democracy and the Constitution, stating that the Congress party and INDIA bloc are working towards protecting these fundamental values, while the Modi-led government is trying to destroy them. He emphasized that the rights and benefits received by tribals, Dalits, and backward communities are all thanks to the Constitution, and any attempts to undermine it would be detrimental to their well-being.
Gandhi also stressed the importance of the upcoming 2024 election, stating that it is crucial for protecting the Constitution. He noted that while the Congress party refers to the tribal communities as 'Adivasis', the BJP and RSS use the term 'Vanvasi' for them. He accused the ruling party of trying to take away their rights over natural resources, such as forests, water, and land, which are essential for their livelihoods.
The former Congress president also expressed his disappointment in the BJP's treatment of tribals, and assured that the Congress party is committed to protecting their rights. He promised that if they come into power, the Congress will ensure that the tribal communities receive their rightful share of resources and opportunities.
Gandhi also criticized the BJP for appointing their own people in all public institutions, privatizing PSUs, and catering to the interests of a select few billionaires. He accused the Modi government of waiving loans worth Rs 16 lakh crore for these wealthy individuals, an amount equivalent to the wages under the MGNREGA scheme for 24 years. In contrast, he stated that the Congress party has decided to allocate the same amount of money to benefit the poor, including farmers, laborers, Dalits, tribals, and OBCs in Odisha.
The Congress leader also reminded the people that during their time in government, they had waived the crop loans for farmers. He promised that if the Congress comes to power, they will provide financial assistance of Rs 1 lakh per year to one woman from each poor family, until they are lifted out of the Below Poverty Line (BPL) category. He also assured that the Congress will work towards ensuring that Minimum Support Price (MSP) is guaranteed for all crops, including paddy farmers in Odisha.
Gandhi further promised to double the salaries of Anganwadi and Asha workers, and increase the MGNREGA wage from Rs 250 to Rs 400 per day. He also pledged to provide 50 percent reservation for women in government jobs. In conclusion, Gandhi apologized to the people for not being able to visit Rayagada, and urged them to support the Congress party in the upcoming elections.
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