Karnataka Assembly elections | In his fifth poll promise, Rahul Gandhi announces free travel for women in public transport buses
The Hindu
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi announced free travel for women in public transport buses across the State from the very first day of its government, as the fifth poll promise of the party
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on April 27, announced free travel for women in public transport buses across the State from the very first day of its government, as the fifth poll promise of the Party.
Addressing a public meeting in Mangaluru, Mr. Gandhi said the Congress was committed to implement its poll promises—Gruha Lakshmi, Gruha Jyothi, Anna Bhagya, Yuva Bhagya and free travel for women. On the other hand, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has failed to fulfill promises of depositing Rs. 15 lakh in everyone’s bank account, fighting corruption and creating 2 crore jobs annually.
Shooting a poser, Mr. Gandhi said, “Mr. Modi, we will implement all these poll promises in Karnataka in the first cabinet meeting of government’s first day in office. Will you honour your promises thereafter at least across the country?” The Congress is committed to eliminate 40% corruption thereby providing funds for poll promises.
When he spoke against corruption and sought to know the relationship between Mr. Modi and Adani in the Lok Sabha, Mr. Gandhi’s mike was switched off first and later he was disqualified as an MP. “Mr. Modi, would you not see people flanking you on stages in Karnataka when you speak against corruption,” Mr. Gandhi mused.
Mr. Gandhi earlier said stealing has been the habit of BJP (Chori Karna Inki Aadat Hai). It steals the government, MLAs, sugar factories, contractors and what not, he said.
He told the audience, “This government was not elected by your votes. BJP bought MLAs from monies earned through corruption. They stole your government.”
Congress is going to sweep the Assembly elections this time by winning 150 seats. “Give BJP 40 seats in recognition of its 40% commission government,” Mr. Gandhi said.
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