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On the second day of his UP tour Congress General Secretary Rahul Gandhi took on the Mayawati- led BSP Government in the state. Addressing a Congress workers’ meet at Nanpara, Rahul Gandhi argued that the UP Government has been looting the Central welfare funds meant for the poor.
Underlining the significance of the MGNREGA scheme Rahul Gandhi said, “By the MGNREGA policy every poor person is assured of a minimum of 100 days jobs in a year with a daily wage of Rs120. Ask anybody in Andhra Pradesh or Kerala about the most beneficial scheme of the Central Government. Without any doubts most will say it is MGNREGA. It is not just a claim. The records are available on the internet anybody can check the fact about the benefits of the policy.”
Wednesday, November 23, 2011
Rahul Gandhi at Gaind Ghar Ground ,Bahraich (U.P) Part-2
Addressing a Congress workers’ meet at Gaind Ghar Ground, Bahraich on the second day of his UP tour AICC General Secretary Rahul Gandhi lashed out at the Mayawati Government. He said that the BSP Government has been misusing all the welfare schemes brought in by the Central Government meant for the poor.
Speaking to the Congress workers assembled in large numbers Rahul Gandhi said, “my family has a good relationship with Behrauch. It was from here Rajiv Gandhi made the historic announcement to reduce the age limit to vote from 21 to 18.” He also said that he learnt the habit of going to the villages and meeting the people from his grand mother and former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi.
Referring the UPA Government policies Congress General Secretary added, “While campaigning for the Parliament elections in 2004 Congress has promised to form a government that would work for the common man. We had promised a government that works for the poor, dalits and adivasis. With the implementation of schemes like MGNREGA, Janani Suraksha Yojana, Sarva Siksha Abhiyan and Right to Education all aiming the benefit of the poor we have indeed delivered.” Underlining the significance of the MGNREGA scheme, Rahul Gandhi said, “by the MGNREGA policy poor persons are assured of a minimum of 100 days jobs in a year with a daily wage of Rs120. Ask anybody in Andhra Pradesh or Kerala about the most beneficial scheme of the Central Government. Without any doubts most will say it is MGNREGA.”
Expressing concerns over the misuse of MGNREGA funds by the BSP Government Rahul Gandhi commented, “we do sanction funds under this scheme to the UP Government as well. Whatever amount the Uttar Pradesh Government demanded from the Centre we sanctioned it. Whether it is Rs 10 or Rs 10 lakh we sent it. But actually what is happening? Your Chief Minister says that MGNREGA is of no use. When all other states are admitting that MGNREGA is the most useful policy and many poor people make the job cards and enjoy the benefit of the scheme, BSP Government says that the scheme is of no use. I remember in October 2007 too Chief Minister Mayawati during a rally had repeated that the MGNREGA is not beneficial. In fact the funds sent by the Centre pocketed by the ministers."
Speaking to the Congress workers assembled in large numbers Rahul Gandhi said, “my family has a good relationship with Behrauch. It was from here Rajiv Gandhi made the historic announcement to reduce the age limit to vote from 21 to 18.” He also said that he learnt the habit of going to the villages and meeting the people from his grand mother and former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi.
Referring the UPA Government policies Congress General Secretary added, “While campaigning for the Parliament elections in 2004 Congress has promised to form a government that would work for the common man. We had promised a government that works for the poor, dalits and adivasis. With the implementation of schemes like MGNREGA, Janani Suraksha Yojana, Sarva Siksha Abhiyan and Right to Education all aiming the benefit of the poor we have indeed delivered.” Underlining the significance of the MGNREGA scheme, Rahul Gandhi said, “by the MGNREGA policy poor persons are assured of a minimum of 100 days jobs in a year with a daily wage of Rs120. Ask anybody in Andhra Pradesh or Kerala about the most beneficial scheme of the Central Government. Without any doubts most will say it is MGNREGA.”
Expressing concerns over the misuse of MGNREGA funds by the BSP Government Rahul Gandhi commented, “we do sanction funds under this scheme to the UP Government as well. Whatever amount the Uttar Pradesh Government demanded from the Centre we sanctioned it. Whether it is Rs 10 or Rs 10 lakh we sent it. But actually what is happening? Your Chief Minister says that MGNREGA is of no use. When all other states are admitting that MGNREGA is the most useful policy and many poor people make the job cards and enjoy the benefit of the scheme, BSP Government says that the scheme is of no use. I remember in October 2007 too Chief Minister Mayawati during a rally had repeated that the MGNREGA is not beneficial. In fact the funds sent by the Centre pocketed by the ministers."
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Tuesday, November 22, 2011
Mayawati mismanaging the UP government: Congress (I)
Congress (I) has said Mayawati had won 2007 elections on the promise to provide the people of the state a corruption free government. However, what has happened is just the opposite. Corruption increased to the extent that as Congress (I) General Secretary Rahul Gandhi put it presently Mayawati is running the most corrupt government in the country. There is a corruption every where. For instance, lime, sand, quarry stone mines have leased in money non-transparent, manipulative manner; and tender have been rigged in connivance with the ministers and legislators. Illegal tax known as hafta, which is now known in the whole of U.P. as Maya Tax is being forcibly collected. All government contracts from liquor licences to road construction contract are being given to BSP sympathetic thekedars. Even the beneficiaries of social welfare schemes have not been spared. They are made to shell out ‘forced payment’. Congress (I) said people are eagerly awaiting Congress (I) to resume power in UP and cleanse the corruption from the state.
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Rahul Gandhi in Barabanki, Uttar Pradesh Part-2
Regarding the relief package for the Weavers, Rahul Gandhi said “some of the delegates of the Bunkars came to me and said that if the scheme is implemented through the state run Society, the money will not reach them. So we changed the policy and made such a scheme that the money would directly reach the Bunkar’s bank account. We also introduced a credit card for them. Further Rs. 3000 cr worth interest is waived off.” Referring the inefficient state Government, Congress General Secretary said “the Central Government is forced to deposit the amount directly to the individual account because of the inability of the state Government. UPA Government is ready to do more work for the poor, but U.P Government will not help those schemes to reach you. Unless you do not change the state Government, you cannot change your future. If the Government of Uttar Pradesh is changed, the entire U.P will change, the entire picture of U.P will be different.”
“Today India has got enough funds. The problem is that it is not reaching the common man. Now we are introducing a UID card” said Rahul Gandhi elaborating the benefits of the UID card scheme. “Now people have different cards issued by different authorities. Through the UID card scheme, every citizen will have a single card like your ration card, NREGA job card etc. Every person will be having a unique card with a unique number which will include all the details of the person. So when the Centre sends any amount it will directly go to his bank account. “
“For the past 20 years, the funds meant for the development of the state do not reach you. The money is being pocketed by the ministers, bureaucrats and politicians. We want the money meant for you should reach you directly. Our Government will ensure the same. And a Congress Government will be a Government for the poor and will work for the common man’s cause and will not be working for any particular caste or religion” he added. Rahul Gandhi also assured “we will bring back the glory in Uttar Pradesh. We will bring the state back on track”.
“Today if U.P wants to bring any progress in the fields of IT, it is not able to do. Bangalore has become the IT hub now. If U.P wants to progress in the field of Industry, it is not able to do so because Tamil Nadu has become the prime centre for the industry. Uttar Pradesh is going backwards. If you and your state are not developing, you will have to go to other places like Maharashtra, Punjab and Delhi and you have been doing so. We need better development and infrastructure. We need roads, electricity and sufficient water. We will do it for you” assured Rahul Gandhi. “In the next ten years, we will bring U.P to the forefront of development. The country is looking towards Andhra Pradesh, Delhi and Maharashtra but is not looking towards Uttar Pradesh. We should change this. SP and BSP did a lot of talks but you know what they did in the past 20 years. They will continue their anti-poor policies if they get power again” warned Rahul Gandhi. “You go to Kerala, Assam or Delhi and experience the developments there. We will together change Uttar Pradesh. I am sure that the Congress will win the next elections. We will work together, fight together for a better Uttar Pradesh” said Rahul Gandhi concluding his speech.
“Today India has got enough funds. The problem is that it is not reaching the common man. Now we are introducing a UID card” said Rahul Gandhi elaborating the benefits of the UID card scheme. “Now people have different cards issued by different authorities. Through the UID card scheme, every citizen will have a single card like your ration card, NREGA job card etc. Every person will be having a unique card with a unique number which will include all the details of the person. So when the Centre sends any amount it will directly go to his bank account. “
“For the past 20 years, the funds meant for the development of the state do not reach you. The money is being pocketed by the ministers, bureaucrats and politicians. We want the money meant for you should reach you directly. Our Government will ensure the same. And a Congress Government will be a Government for the poor and will work for the common man’s cause and will not be working for any particular caste or religion” he added. Rahul Gandhi also assured “we will bring back the glory in Uttar Pradesh. We will bring the state back on track”.
“Today if U.P wants to bring any progress in the fields of IT, it is not able to do. Bangalore has become the IT hub now. If U.P wants to progress in the field of Industry, it is not able to do so because Tamil Nadu has become the prime centre for the industry. Uttar Pradesh is going backwards. If you and your state are not developing, you will have to go to other places like Maharashtra, Punjab and Delhi and you have been doing so. We need better development and infrastructure. We need roads, electricity and sufficient water. We will do it for you” assured Rahul Gandhi. “In the next ten years, we will bring U.P to the forefront of development. The country is looking towards Andhra Pradesh, Delhi and Maharashtra but is not looking towards Uttar Pradesh. We should change this. SP and BSP did a lot of talks but you know what they did in the past 20 years. They will continue their anti-poor policies if they get power again” warned Rahul Gandhi. “You go to Kerala, Assam or Delhi and experience the developments there. We will together change Uttar Pradesh. I am sure that the Congress will win the next elections. We will work together, fight together for a better Uttar Pradesh” said Rahul Gandhi concluding his speech.
Rahul Gandhi in barabanki, uttar Pradesh Part-1
AICC General Secretary Rahul Gandhi began his five-day tour of Uttar Pradesh on Tuesday from Barabanki. He reached Lucknow Airport in the morning and went directly to Barabanki. He lashed out at the BSP Government in Uttar Pradesh and said that the Welfare funds sent by the UPA Government at the centre are not reaching the poor man. Rahul Gandhi also underlined the importance of the UID card, the relief packages for the weavers and MGNREGA.
“The state of Uttar Pradesh has a good family relation with my family. I came to Barabanki during the last elections, and you elected a Congress candidate from here. I am thankful for the same. Some people say that all other parties are strong but Congress is not having adequate funds. But the real strong party is the one which works honestly. The strength is not acquired through money but through the people” said the Congress General Secretary. He further added “the Governments of BJP, BSP and SP were anti-poor. They did nothing for the benefit of the poor people. But Congress is a party which is committed to work for the poor. Congress wants to install a pro-poor, pro-people Government in Uttar Pradesh. Congress cannot win the elections if the Congress workers do not work in full strength as the sincere cadres of the party is the strength of Congress. And I am confident that they will work hard for the success of the party.”
Regarding various welfare schemes implemented by the Congress-led UPA Government at the centre, Rahul Gandhi said “From 2004, The UPA is in power at the centre. UPA Government keeps sending money to all the states and it sends huge amount for the state of Uttar Pradesh too for its development. We are ready to send more. But it doesn’t reach you.” We made good schemes like MGNREGA and sanctioned huge amounts to ensure jobs to all. But is it reaching you? Where is the fund going? He asked adding “It goes to middlemen, ministers, politicians and bureaucrats. Your Chief Minister says that there is no need for MGNREGA. You go to any place across the country. Everyone says about the benefits of MGNREGA. But your Chief Minister does not need that. Ministers and contractors are being benefitted in Uttar Pradesh.”
Referring JSY scheme Rahul Gandhi said “you must have heard about Janansi Suraksha Yojana (JSY). But the scheme meant for the benefit of the poor women is also being misused in Uttar Pradesh. The money meant for the poor women do not reach them. There are reported cases that there are women who deliver baby every week! The money which actually should have reached the poor women is not reaching them. Same is the case with the loan waiver schemes for the farmers. It is your future and the future of the common man. The Chief Minister, bureaucrats or ministers do not lose any, but it is the common man who is the real loser.”
“The state of Uttar Pradesh has a good family relation with my family. I came to Barabanki during the last elections, and you elected a Congress candidate from here. I am thankful for the same. Some people say that all other parties are strong but Congress is not having adequate funds. But the real strong party is the one which works honestly. The strength is not acquired through money but through the people” said the Congress General Secretary. He further added “the Governments of BJP, BSP and SP were anti-poor. They did nothing for the benefit of the poor people. But Congress is a party which is committed to work for the poor. Congress wants to install a pro-poor, pro-people Government in Uttar Pradesh. Congress cannot win the elections if the Congress workers do not work in full strength as the sincere cadres of the party is the strength of Congress. And I am confident that they will work hard for the success of the party.”
Regarding various welfare schemes implemented by the Congress-led UPA Government at the centre, Rahul Gandhi said “From 2004, The UPA is in power at the centre. UPA Government keeps sending money to all the states and it sends huge amount for the state of Uttar Pradesh too for its development. We are ready to send more. But it doesn’t reach you.” We made good schemes like MGNREGA and sanctioned huge amounts to ensure jobs to all. But is it reaching you? Where is the fund going? He asked adding “It goes to middlemen, ministers, politicians and bureaucrats. Your Chief Minister says that there is no need for MGNREGA. You go to any place across the country. Everyone says about the benefits of MGNREGA. But your Chief Minister does not need that. Ministers and contractors are being benefitted in Uttar Pradesh.”
Referring JSY scheme Rahul Gandhi said “you must have heard about Janansi Suraksha Yojana (JSY). But the scheme meant for the benefit of the poor women is also being misused in Uttar Pradesh. The money meant for the poor women do not reach them. There are reported cases that there are women who deliver baby every week! The money which actually should have reached the poor women is not reaching them. Same is the case with the loan waiver schemes for the farmers. It is your future and the future of the common man. The Chief Minister, bureaucrats or ministers do not lose any, but it is the common man who is the real loser.”
Mayawati’s list of shielding corrupt ministers/MLAs is endless: Congress (I)
Congress (I) has said Chief Minister Mayawati has removed corrupt ministers in her cabinet only to make-up her dented image for the coming Assembly elections in early 2012. She is now projecting herself as an iron lady who is strongly against corruption in the state. But Congress (I) has pointed out that Mayawati’s list of shielding corrupt and crime-involved ministers and MLAs is endless. Her inaction in certain cases has dealt a terrible blow to her image. For instance in July 2009 MLA from Bikapur in Faizabad led a mob to attack UP Congress (I) chef Rita Bahuguna Joshi’s house and set it on fire. Car of another Congress (I) leader parked there was also burnt. But Mayawati government did not take any action against the accused. Why? It is because Mayawati government had orchestrated the attack through BSP leaders to punish Congress (I) leader for highlighting corruption in Mayawati’s BSP government, said Congress (I).
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