Live reporting: Sonia, Rahul reject opinion polls, say Modi balloon will explode, release manifesto

1:30 pm: Singh: The election manifesto seeks to unite all sections of people behind Congress party, behind Soniaji and Rahulji.

1:27 pm: Singh: In NDA period growth rate for investment 25.2 pc, in UPA 35.2 pc and in UPA 2  it was 36.1 pc. In all respects, the records of UPA in creating opportunities for rapid economic growth have been superior compared to NDA period.

1:26 pm: Singh: Industrial growth and agricultural growth recorded better rates compared to NDA rule. We brought 14 crore poor people above poverty line.

1:24 pm: Singh: People ask what is the record of Congress party. I say, Congress record is visible to anybody who cares to look at it. We provided an agenda for growth. In the NDA period 1999-2004 growth rate average was 6 pc. in UPA1 2004-09 growth rate was 8.4 pc, UPA2 2009-2013  it was 7.3 pc.

So we have delivered more growth than our opponents claim that they are capable of delivering,.