May 02, 2019 05:09 PM IST | Source: Moneycontrol.com
Lok Sabha election tracker LIVE: Under Modi govt, 27,000 youth lose jobs every 24 hours, says Rahul Gandhi at Jaipur rally
Live updates of the 2019 Lok Sabha election campaign. Phase 5 of polling will happen on May 6.
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Rahul Gandhi: We are not commanded by the 15 richest businessmen of this country. You, the farmers and youth of this country, are our commanders and we wish to work as per you.
Rahul Gandhi: India's richest, most corrupt businessmen flea the country after failing to repay hundreds of crores worth of debt. On the other hand, the farmers who can't pay a small debt of Rs 20,000 because of crop failure, is jailed. Is this fair? The Congress party has decided to change the law. We will not allow indebted farmers to be jailed. Also, we will commission a separate Budget for the farmers.
Rahul Gandhi: If any youth wants to start his own business, he will not have to go through layers of permissions and bureaucracy. We promise you this. We want to break the shackles that PM Modi has tied around the wrists of the youth.
Rahul Gandhi: We promise to give 22 lakh government jobs which have been lying vacant for so long. We also promise to give 10 lakh jobs to the youth in Panchayats.
Rahul Gandhi: PM Modi is not talking about corruption anymore, neither is he talking about jobs or farmers. It's because they have nothing to offer.
Rahul Gandhi: I have challenged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to openly debate with me on various issues including corruption. He has never seriously responded to my open challenge. That is because he is guilty and he cannot look me in the eye. Like in his one-hour-long speech ion the Parliament, he could not look the nation in the eyes.
Rahul Gandhi: Middle class is the spine of this nation. We will never take money from the middle class in order to accomplish the NYAY scheme. We will take it back from the rich businessmen.
Rahul Gandhi: Have you ever seen 'chowkidars' in front of the houses of farmers, daily-wagers, middle class? But, you see many 'chowkidars' outside the house of rich businessmen? And in the line of the chowkidars, first is Modiji!
Rahul Gandhi: Will the NYAY scheme, adversely affect the middle class? To which economics experts told me, no. In fact, it will benefit the middle class. It will increase the purchasing power parity of the people, which will stabilise the economy and increase employment.
Under Modiji, 27,000 youth is losing jobs every 24 hours!
Rahul Gandhi: There are 25 crore poor people – 5 crore poor homes. We said we'll transfer direct cash to these people, without affecting the economy of the country.
They will get the money till the time their monthly income is Rs 12,000 per month.
Congress President Rahul Gandhi addresses a rally in Jaipur, Rajasthan
Rahul Gandhi: The 'Chowkidar' is looting from the nation and giving to his businessmen friends.
Update: Rahul Gandhi to address a rally in Jaipur, Rajasthan shortly.
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Congress fighting elections on its own, this is battle for soul of country: Priyanka Gandhi
"I have been very clear in what I have said, Congress is fighting the elections on its own... I would rather die than benefit BJP in the elections... this is battle for the soul of the country," Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi has said.
Consider making voting compulsory: NITI Aayog CEO Amitabh Kant
NITI Aayog CEO Amitabh Kant has said that India can "consider making voting compulsory like in Australia to encourage rich and middle class to cast their ballots".
"Australia too is in the midst of its federal elections. Voting is compulsory and those who do not vote are fined $20. In case of non-payment, you can be taken to court and liable to be jailed. Seeing the apathy of rich and middle-class voters in urban cities of India, this is worth a try," Kant said.
Cong, BJP acting against SP-BSP alliance: Mayawati
BSP chief Mayawati on Thursday accused the BJP and Congress of having a tacit understanding and unitedly working against the SP-BSP alliance.
The Congressmen think it is not a problem if BJP candidates win elections but SP-BSP alliance candidates should not win polls, the former Uttar Pradesh chief minister alleged.
"Like BJP, Congress has started talking absurd about the SP-BSP alliance. It is clear that both (Cong and BJP) have a tacit understanding and are contesting against our alliance unitedly," Mayawati said.
Anti-BJP front will form govt, TMC to play important role: Derek O'Brien
Asserting that the "fascist" Narendra Modi government is on its way out, TMC MP Derek O'Brien says a front of regional political parties will come to power at the Centre after the Lok Sabha elections and his party will play the "most important" role in government formation.
He, however, did not confirm or deny if Trinamool Congress (TMC) supremo and West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee will be a contender for the prime minister's post if an anti-BJP front comes to power.
"After four phases of election, I can confidently say this fascist Narendra Modi government is on its way out. There will be a new government at the Centre which will be driven by regional parties," Brien said.
Government and prime minister should be applauded. When the country wins, every Indian wins. It is unfortunate that some friends in the Opposition think that if they join in this victory they might have to pay a political price for it. This is also the reason why they are now claiming that they also conducted surgical strikes. They were invisible surgical strikes: Arun Jaitley
It is necessary to clearly point out the need to recognise Pakistan as land where over 35 terror organisations have been operating. Masood’s was one of them. PM Modi’s hard work has borne fruit with the decision: Nirmala Sitharaman
Union Ministers Arun Jaitley and Nirmala Sitharaman are addressing a press conference. They are talking about designation of Masood Azhar as a global terrorist by the United Nations.
Congress’ Priyanka Gandhi Vadra: Ideologies of Congress and BJP are poles apart. We will always fight them, they are our main adversary in politics. We have made sure not to benefit BJP in any way. We are fighting strongly, our candidates are strong.
This election is expected to cost almost $8.6 billion, according to the Centre for Media Studies, as politicians splash out on everything from advertising to giant rallies, as well as gifts and transport across the nation of 1.3 billion.