GUWAHATI: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi while addressing a rally in Dibrugarh, Assam said that he is not like PM Modi as he doesn't lie to the public of Asam.
"I'm not Narendra Modi, I don't lie," said Rahul Gandhi.
Further, the Congress leader taking a jibe at the BJP Assam government said that they (BJP) promised Rs 351, but gave only Rs 167 to Assam tea workers.
Stressing on the 5 guarantees made by the national party, Rahul Gandhi said that the party if voted to power will provide Rs 365 for tea workers and will also stand against Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA).
The guarantee also promises 5 lakh jobs to the unemployed youths in Assam and for which they have already launched a website to enrol people.
Along with which the party also promised 200 units of free electricity and Rs 2000 for housewives who have been struggling hard for the welfare of their family and children.
Earlier today, the Congress leader also interacted with the youths of college students at Lahowal in Dibrugarh, Assam said, "Youth should actively participate in politics&fight for Assam when you feel State is being robbed.
You'll have to fight with love, not with stones, lathis." Further, the leader said that we can't ask the people of Assam to forget their culture, language if they (BJP) come to Delhi. One force, born in Nagpur, is now trying to control the whole country.
On March 2, AICC general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra has announced five guarantees for Assam if the Congrees alliance comes to power in the Assam Assembly elections.
Addressing a public gathering (Gana Samaroh) at Hazarapar Field in Tezpur on Tuesday, the Congress leader announced, "The Congress is not making promises, but giving you guarantees if voted to power. The CAA (Citizenship Amendment Act) will not be implemented in the State; 200 units of electricity will be provided for free; Rs 2,000 per month will be given to homemakers; the minimum wage of the workers in tea gardens will be Rs 365 daily, and 5 lakh jobs will be generated in the State within the next five years."
Criticising the BJP (Bharatiya Janata Party), Priyanka said, "The Governments — both at the Centre and the State — failed to fulfil their promises in every aspect.
The Government promised many things, but nothing has been fulfilled. "Why are Assam's assets not used for the benefit of Assam? Why are they being given off to business people from outside the State?"
Stating that "the BJP has never recognised the culture of Assam and will never be able to protect it", she appealed to the masses, "Please vote for the Congress and those who are part of our 'Mahajoot' (Grand Alliance).
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