Rahul Gandhi extends support to Mamata Banerjee's TMC, says it is a 'message of united India together'
TIMESOFINDIA.COM | Updated: Jan 18, 2019, 14:13 ISTHighlights
- 'The entire opposition is united... I extend my support to Mamata Di on this show of unity & hope that we send a powerful message of a united India together,' Rahul Gandhi said
- 'True nationalism and development can only be defeated on the tested pillars of democracy, social justice and secularism,' he added.
NEW DELHI: Congress chief Rahul Gandhi on Friday extended his party's support to Mamata Banerjee's Trinamool Congress, saying that he hopes it would send a message of a "united India together".
In a letter written to TMC chief, the Congress president said — "true nationalism and development can only be defeated on the tested pillars of democracy, social justice and secularism. The ideas that the BJP and Mr Modi are intent on destroying."
"The entire opposition is united... I extend my support to Mamata Di on this show of unity & hope that we send a powerful message of a united India together," Rahul added.
The letter comes at a time when the West Bengal-based party is all geared up for Saturday's " united opposition rally + ", which Banerjee said would sound the "death knell" for the BJP in the coming Lok Sabha polls.
Leaders of over 20 opposition parties are expected to attend the rally at the iconic Brigade Parade Ground here on Saturday to vow to put up a united fight against the "misrule" of the saffron party.
The TMC hopes to use the rally as a platform to prop Banerjee as a leader who can "take along other parties" and challenge the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) after the general election.
The rally will, however, miss the presence of Congress president Rahul Gandhi, United Progressive Alliance (UPA) chairperson Sonia Gandhi and BSP supremo Mayawati. They have deputed senior party leaders to attend the programme.
In a letter written to TMC chief, the Congress president said — "true nationalism and development can only be defeated on the tested pillars of democracy, social justice and secularism. The ideas that the BJP and Mr Modi are intent on destroying."
Congress President Rahul Gandhi writes a letter to West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee (TMC) extending support. letter r… https://t.co/yTZfH4wB5d
— ANI (@ANI) 1547795230000"The entire opposition is united... I extend my support to Mamata Di on this show of unity & hope that we send a powerful message of a united India together," Rahul added.
The letter comes at a time when the West Bengal-based party is all geared up for Saturday's " united opposition rally + ", which Banerjee said would sound the "death knell" for the BJP in the coming Lok Sabha polls.
Leaders of over 20 opposition parties are expected to attend the rally at the iconic Brigade Parade Ground here on Saturday to vow to put up a united fight against the "misrule" of the saffron party.
The TMC hopes to use the rally as a platform to prop Banerjee as a leader who can "take along other parties" and challenge the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) after the general election.
The rally will, however, miss the presence of Congress president Rahul Gandhi, United Progressive Alliance (UPA) chairperson Sonia Gandhi and BSP supremo Mayawati. They have deputed senior party leaders to attend the programme.
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