LIVE: Sonia accuses Kejriwal of running away from responsibility, at Delhi rally

New Delhi: Congress president Sonia Gandhi today targeted AAP leader and former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal for running away from shouldering responsibility in Delhi.Addressing an election meeting at Ajmal Khan Park in Karol Bagh area of Delhi, Sonia reminded the audience that running government is not a child-game.Without naming Kejriwal, Sonia said, “There are people who think that running government is like a child-game. You have seen how people ran away from shouldering responsibilities in Delhi.”Counting different steps taken by Congress government for betterment of people, Sonia Gandhi said, “We have provided legal rights to those belonging to lower strata of the society. We have given them power of RTI. We have provided food security. We have implemented the recommendations of sixth pay commission besides constituting the seventh pay commission. We have fulfilled promises made in our manifesto."Sonia Gandhi reminded people that upcoming election will see contest between two ideologies. One that is divisive while the other represented by Congress that is aimed at unifying people.“This election is a clash between two ideologies. One ideology is divisive while on the other side it's Congress that believes in unifying people,” said Sonia.Reminding her opponents especially the BJP that they have to learn patriotism from the sacrifices made by Congress leaders, Sonia said, “Those who talk about patriotism should learn from sacrifices made by Congress leaders and those fighting at the borders. These BJP people should know than patriotism is in our blood. Those who do not accept the diversity of the country are talking about patriotism.” Here we are giving you live updates of Sonia's Delhi rally:5:45pm - Sonia concludes her speech with chants of ‘Jai Hind'5:42pm- Sonia: For making the people happier and fulfilling their dreams, I urge you all to vote for Congress. I want to tell that we are yours and we will always be yours. I thank you all for attending this rally.5:40pm- Sonia: This is election is a clash between two ideologies. One ideology is divisive while on the otherside it's Congress that believes in unifying people. 5:38pm- Sonia: We have worked for the people working under unorganized sector. Those who talk about patriotism should learn from sacrifices made by Congress leaders and those fighting at the borders. These BJP people should know than patriotism is in our blood. Those who do not accept the diversity of the country are talking about patriotism. 5:35pm- Sonia: There are people who think that running government is like a child's job. You have seen how people ran away from shouldering responsibilities in Delhi. We have done a lot for scavengers. We have provided legal rights to those belonging to lower strata of the society.We have given them power of RTI. We have provided foods security. We have implemented the recommendations of sixth pay commission besides constituting the seventh pay commission. We have fulfilled promises made in our manifesto. 5:30pm- Sonia: To me , preserving Ganga-Yamuna culture is more important than attaining power. There are organizations that are more concerned with attaining power but that path will lead us to disaster. I'm sure you will make right decision in upcoming elections.5:30pm – Sonia Gandhi begins her speechEarlier, Congress president Sonia Gandhi today lashed out at BJP and accused the party of spreading hatred in the country.Addressing an election rally Assam that goes to poll on April 7, Sonia said “Your vote will decide the nation's fate. Today two different ideologies are clashing. On one hand, Congress party has made several sacrifices for the nation, the BJP, On the other hand, is spreading hatred.” “When people of Assam were struggling to save our country none of them (BJP) came forward. They have spent more time in weakening the country. What did BJP do when it was in power at the Centre? It's easy to talk big but what did they actually do? We have given RTI, Food Security Bill, and legal rights to the people. We have taken special care of SCs & STs,” added Sonia. Sonia reiterated Congress party's slogan- Har haath shakti, Har haath tarraki – and reminded people that Congress has delivered on its promises.“In order to reduce sufferings of old, sick and women, we have introduced several schemes. We do not make fake promises. We have fulfilled our promises and we will do it in future as well. We need your support for this,” added Sonia. Here is the live reporting of Sonia's Lahimpur rally:12:20pm-Sonia concludes her speech.12:19pm-Sonia: I have faith that you will vote for Congress for fair governance and development of the nation.12:17pm-Sonia: In order to reduce sufferings of old, sick and women, we have introduced several schemes. We do not make fake promises. We have fulfilled our promises and we will do it in future as well. We need your support for this. 12:16pm- Sonia reiterates Congress party's slogan- Har haath shakti, Har haath tarraki12:13pm-Sonia: For tribals we have made special arrangements too. Tarun Gogoi and our party has worked for the welfare of Assam. We know that because of flood and natural disasters you all suffer, we are working towards finding a solution. 12:13pm-Sonia: What did BJP do when it was in power at the Centre? It's easy to talk big but what did they actually do? We have given RTI, Food Security Bill, and legal rights to the people. We have taken special care of SCs & STs. 12:12pm-Sonia: When people of Assam were struggling to save our country none of them (BJP) came forward. They have spent more time in weakening the country. 12:10pm-Sonia: Your vote will decide the nation's fate. Today two different ideologies are clashing. On one hand, Congress party has made several sacrifices for the nation,the BJP, On the other hand, is spreading hatred. 12:09pm-Sonia: Sonia Begins her speech in Lakhimpur (assam) by wishing people of Assam on their new year.9:30 am: Police deployed at Ajmal Khan Park.

LIVE: Sonia accuses Kejriwal of running away from responsibility, at Delhi rally

New Delhi: Congress president Sonia Gandhi today targeted AAP leader and former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal for running away from shouldering responsibility in Delhi.Addressing an election meeting at Ajmal Khan Park in Karol Bagh

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