BJP, RSS know they won't win next LS polls: RaGa
Congress President Rahul Gandhi, at his first election rally at Champhai in Mizoram, today claimed that the RSS and the BJP know that they'll not win the 2019 Lok Sabha elections. "The RSS and the BJP understand that this is the only opportunity for them to enter Mizoram and destroy its culture. They know that they're unlikely to win the next elections," Gandhi said.
Gandhi claims MNF, BJP will merge for Assembly elections
Gandhi claimed that the state's principal opposition party, the Mizo National Front (MNF), is a partner of the BJP in the Assembly elections. The Congress has been alleging that the MNF and BJP would go for a post-poll alliance in the event of a hung assembly. However, both parties denied the charge. "Only Congress-people are fighting the divisive ideas of the BJP," he added.
Gandhi also attacked BJP, Reliance over Rafale deal
Raking up the Rafale deal, Gandhi alleged that "Narendra Modi personally gave Rs. 30,000 crore to Anil Ambani. That's the amount for one year's spending of MGNREGA in the entire country". Reliance Group has denied the allegations relating to the deal, under which France's Dassault is supplying the fighter jets, and has entered into a joint venture with an Anil Ambani-led group firm.
Will make Mizoram the gateway hub of Eastern India: Gandhi
Election to the 40-member Mizoram Assembly will be held on November 28. Mizoram is the only state in the northeastern region with Congress ruling. Highlighting the 10-year rule of Congress government headed by Lal Thanhawla, Gandhi said the state's economy has progressed a lot. "We'll make Mizoram as the gateway hub of Eastern India and create 11,000 new jobs in next year," he added.
Gandhi recollects he had visited Mizoram with father in 1987
Rahul also recollected his visit to the tiny hill state with his father, former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi in 1987, the same year the state was formed. "In 1987, my father drove around Mizoram streets. I came with him at that time. I want to do the same after elections. I want to come to Mizoram, drive around and meet people here," he added.
