Kasargod: Only Congress balances prosperity and fairness - Rahul Gandhi


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Daijiworld Media Network - Kasargod

Kasargod, Apr 5: AICC vice-president Rahul Gandhi addressed a Congress election rally here on Saturday April 5 and said that Congress is the only party which balances prosperity and fairness to ensure overall development in the country.

"For any society to move forward you need two things - prosperity and fairness. Prosperity for a few people breaks down very quickly, and fairness for everybody without prosperity also breaks down. If you look back in history, the popular emperors were those who could create a balance between prosperity and fairness for their people," he said.

"At the national level there are broadly three ideas that are presented to the people - The NDA idea is of India Shining, where in 5,10, or 15 business people have everything and all the power, and where prosperity is limited to a very few people. On the other side you have the Left vision for people - for them prosperity, business and industries are of no consequence. They talk about fairness but actually what they are talking about is to make everyone poor.

"It is only the Congress that balances prosperity and fairness. We bring together industry and the poor people. We say that there should be industry in Kasargod but people of Kasargod should benefit from the industry," he said.

Appreciating the political system of Kerala, he said, "I travelled to all the states in the country and I think the politics of Kerala, the participation of the people in politics of Kerala, the participation of panchayats in politics here is something that rest of the country has to learn from.

"I think the Congress party can learn from the Congress party in Kerala and how it operates," he added.

"Of course there are shortcomings in the political system of Kerala - the biggest shortcoming is the opponent of the Congress party in the state. There should be no violence in the politcs of Kerala. There should be no place for intimidation. I would like to thank the people of Kerala for giving a vision of the future politics to the rest of the country," he said, adding that he was inspired by the knowleged and way of working by the panchayat heads in Kerala.

"Oommen Chandy is the chief minister of Kerala, but the state is not run by one man by millions and millions of Keralites. In fact Chandy gets inspiration from the peope of Kerala - he listens to the people,  he goes to them and understands their problems. He is just a senior leader of Kerala," he added.


'Kasargod should be known as industrial centre of the world'

"We can see a lot of potential in Kasargod - you have land, you have the best people, you have rail, sea and road access. Yesterday I went to Mangalore and said that just like how Bangalore is known in the rest of the world as a techinical city, Mangalore should also be known. And today I would like to say from here that in the next 5-10 years Kasargod should be known to the rest of the world as an industrial centre.

"That is why we have given a young candidate (Siddiq) to Kasargod who can think about the future of Kasargod, who can have a long vision for the future of Kasargod. I am also being a little bit selfish here, as the other reason I am telling you to elect him is that I want to have him sitting with me in the Lok Sabha as a capable youngster, so that not only can he bring issues of Kasargod forward but also help in moving the country towards a new future, so that he can help the farmers of this region and we can be as responsive as possible."


'Opposition surprised at our pace of growth'

"If you look at the last 10 years of UPA, not only have we brought MNREGA, but right to food, right to education and right to information. We have also helped the country grow at the fastest rate possible. Our opposition parties are surprised at the result of our policies, they dont understand how can we grow so fast and still help the poor people. What they don't realize, what they need to understand is that sucess always comes from partnership. Success has come to UPA in the last ten years because we built a partnership between business and the poor people, because we built partnership between different people - Hindus, Muslims, Christians, Sikhs - and different states and regions. When we brought the right-based paradigms - right to work, RTE, RTI - we gave it to everybody irrespective of caste, region and gender," Rahul said.

Attacking the BJP, he said, "The Congress party tries to reduce anger in society while the opposition particularly the BJP tries to play on anger. They (BJP) want to divide you, make you fight and take advantage of the fight. The real aim for making you fight is to take away your resources, to take away your wealth and hand it over to a few people. They feel that when a few people get all the power you will not question them. If you look at their campaign, one of their leaders said 'I will be India's 'chowkidar' (guard). In the Congress we dont want to give one chowkidar, we want to give hundreds of chowkidars. We want to give you power through right-based paradigms."

He reiterated the statements made during his address in Mangalore on Friday April 4 and said that if Congress comes to power, it will entirely focus on shifting 70 crore who are above poverty line but below middle class to the latter stratum of society, through education.

"We will provide two new rights to the poor - right to healthcare and free medicines, and right to shelter," he added.


'India should challenge China in manufacturing'

He also spoke about the proposed industrial corridor spanning the length and breadth of the country that will provide jobs to the youth and said, "Today China is the manufacturing capital of the world. We want India to become the manufacturing capital and challenge China. We want watches, cameras and shoes that are made in China to be one day made in Kasargod. Thousands of industries will come up in the corridor and it will become the backbone of our manufacturing."


Women empowerment

Addressing the women in the audience, he said, "The role of Kerala women in politics and social sector is known to the rest of the country. The role of Kerala women in looking after the sick people is known in the entire world. I want to thank you, but I want to also we are going to spend a lot of time in empowering you. We will get you places in Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha with a bill that will give you 33 percent both those Houses. I want to see more young ladies leading the Congress party in Kerala."

He also assured rehabilitation for the people suffering from the effects of endosulfan.

Concluding his address, he said, "Vote for CPI(M) is indirectly a vote for the BJP. CPI(M) will not play a role in national politics and hopefully not in Kasargod politics either."

Chief minister Oommen Chandy, Kasargod candidate from Congress-backed UDF Siddiq and others were present.

 

  

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  • Joseph F. Gonsalves, Bannur, Puttur / Mangalore

    Mon, Apr 07 2014

    BJP, RSS, MOdi and his henchmen-men should learn how to speak from Rahul Gandhiji.


    Dear BJP men stop porn watching and see how politely Rahul Gandhiji is speaking to the public.

    Chief Minister Siddharamiah rightly pointed out / gave the names of ministers watching porn in the Assembly in this public rally in Mangalore.

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  • j.anata, Mangaluru / Bengaluru

    Sun, Apr 06 2014

    For the info of DW commenators - Kasaragod is & remains the most backward district of Kerala in terms of development. It also ranks last in terms of Human Development & Life expactancy Indices published by Govt of India & by the State Govt too. Forced annexation of this region by the then CM Karunakkaran into Kerala & continuous ruling by the Left fronts in this district is the curse that these people have had to bear - adding to the indosulfan issues in rural Kasaragod. In addition, lare population explosion & minorities metomorphosing into majority has led to the downfall of the said indices. Congress MP & Left MP's have not done anything to improve their vote banks - Moneies are coming in, thanks to the GCC exodus by youth & Gulf greed is high. The eloquent people depend on Mangalore for their purchases & business. The poor & downtrodeen are lying in same vegetative poor environs due to apathy of both Congress & Left. Raul Vinci's party has not anything, there are no industries, there is proper electricity even for 8 hours/day..Evenings are low voltage. Students cant study, thefts are galore due to this- people are aggressive & abusive. It will take a herculean effort to turn around Kasaragod & surrounding ares. There needs to be a complete development plan - the vision for which is found lacking in both UDF & LDF & IUML. All that they know is that BJP is gaining momentum, so gang up & vote against BJP in a common platform as it happens regularly in Manjeswaram & Kasaragod assembly elections. They also coax minorities & load them with communal passions & whip up communal frenzy & venom every now & then. Even the law & order situation is pathetic due to high political intereference. K Surendran, the young BJP leader is making inroads into this constituency & it needs to be seen how BJP fares this time around. If the UDF & LDF votes do not go to the common candidate then he has a bright chance to turn the tables & make an electoral debut as an MP for this district!

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  • sathish.jm, kumpala/Dubai

    Sun, Apr 06 2014

    Yes Rahul, Kasaragod has high potential to grow as Industrial hub. How about setting up of units like factories of Gold bricks, gold tiles...etc

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  • Roshan, Mangalore

    Sun, Apr 06 2014

    Dr.S.Kamath, Mumbai. It is not so amazing to note FEKU fans twist facts. It is Subramanya Swamy who pledged 20tons of gold to IMF to avoid BOP, after failing miserably. Actual transaction happened in may 1991. Under the new govt. led by congress under finance minister Dr. Singh worked out and raised US600 million, pledging additional gold. And within 6 months, he was able to repurchase all the gold. That is why MMS called the architect to indias economic reforms.

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  • George Belman, Mangalore

    Sun, Apr 06 2014

    On the fourth photo from bottom - anyone else notice someone putting hand into Rahul's pocket? What is going on in that picture? Even SPG commando seems to be oblivious to "the hand". Was it someone stealing Rahul's kerchief or mobile or paper? Only in Kasargod!

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  • sid, mangalore

    Sun, Apr 06 2014

    Thank you pappu gi for giving us 10 years of prosperity. so much that you think nations poor can buy your gold dipped onions . Thank you Dongi Congi !

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  • vittal Poojary, Muniyal/mangalore

    Sun, Apr 06 2014

    Mr.Rahul IIT
    he will run away with his mother from India when mr.Modi become PM on 17th May2014

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  • Jossey Saldanha, Mumbai

    Sat, Apr 05 2014

    Thank God people are now aware the difference between HONESTY and FEKUGIRI...

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  • vittal poojary, Muniyal/Mangalore

    Sat, Apr 05 2014

    Dear Dr Kamath
    I hope everybody understand your comments,unfortunately most of the villages people can not understand this and they think they never improve and that is what congress wants for their selfiishness and to do vote bank politics,hope this election is end of congress

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  • Rahul, IIT Madras

    Sat, Apr 05 2014

    Just wait and watch pappu, you will be kicked out of India after May 16th.

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  • Ismile, KUMBLE

    Sat, Apr 05 2014

    This is political pandering.

    Kasargod has developed on its own potential not because of politicians - Mark my words- there will be no development in Kasargod - Reason- border , Congress rule , Criminal minded non patriotic people who want to make quick bucks spoiling the name of the good decent hard working people.

    Its such a beautiful area with such potential. CFTRI is the only central project in 60 yrs! Talk about development -
    Rahul talk about Garibi Hatao in Amethi after your family being elected there for 45 yrs . Shame on you and your family

    Dismantle self serving Congress- as Gandhiji said

    PLEASE allow free trafficking of gold from Mangalapura airport.
    Do not arrest our Kasargod youth

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  • Dr.S.Kamath, Mumbai

    Sat, Apr 05 2014

    Roshan, Mangalore .1.Please note that in 1991 we had acute Current account Deficit and we had to pledge our Gold in world bank to get the Money for settlement of Dues
    2. It was due to the efforts of Janata Partys Subramanyam Swamy who negotiated the deal for 100 crores Dollars of IMF Loan in Lie of allowing US war planes refuelling during Gulf war that heralded an era of new relations ship with USA .We were not eligible for IMF Loans till then
    3.Net Exports -Imports is called Trade -Deficit .All forward economies in the world USA and China are always not having any trade deficit means exports more than imports and hence healthy economy .India always has a Negative trade -Deficit that means Imports more than exports .More alarming is year after year this trade -deficit is becoming more and more negative .For the first time in the Indian History during Vajpayee lead NDA Govt Trade -Deficit started nearing Zero and was about to become positive .In spite of economic sanctions by USA we started progressing .If NDA would have come to power in 2004 we would have become Positive trade surplus economy .But now again since last 10 years our trade deficit is increasing ,becoming more and more negative .real alarming Refer to the Ministry of Commerce website for these details

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  • Navin Shetty, Manipal/Bahrain

    Sat, Apr 05 2014

    Congress balances prosperity and fairness...to the Gandhi Family.

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  • Bulsam, Mangalore

    Sat, Apr 05 2014

    The youth of Kasaragod can make this town into an industrial town like Coimbatore. Education and industrial training will uplift the downtrodden and the government programs will make Kasaragod a developed District of Kerala.
    Jai Hind!

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  • Roshan, Mangalore

    Sat, Apr 05 2014

    Many people keep complaining congress has not done anything in last 60 years. India once a hungry country, where millions used to die because of starvation. India once a sick country with millions dying of leprocy, TB, polio etc. India had no army, navy and air force. India used to import hair pins from abroad. There wasn't roads, bridges, airports, rail network, seaports etc. There wasn't enough schools etc.

    India today is a proud country and is possible only because of congress and Indians.

    Whatever BJP trumpets is nice to hear as we people ourselves have become greedy and wanting. What they tell us touches us, as everyone dreams of having a four wheel drive, a luxury mansion, swimming pools, fantastic job. We see BJP is talking to us in that terms, as simple as that.

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  • Shahab / Kasaragod, Kasaragod

    Sat, Apr 05 2014

    @ vishi, kasaragod

    Don't you see they fly one place to another. How they would be knowing about the roads.

    All these parties are good for nothing.

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  • kumarn, mangalore

    Sat, Apr 05 2014


    UP TO MAY 16th BALANCING

    AFTER THAT UNBALANCING

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  • vicky, mangalore/dubai

    Sat, Apr 05 2014

    People are saying rates are gone high ......but do you know.....daily wage rates are also gone high & land rates also...it is balanced...Helper can earn Rs.10K per month excluding (holidays) Sunday & Monday.

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  • Raj Shetty, UAE

    Sat, Apr 05 2014

    'Kasargod should be known as industrial centre of the world''Opposition surprised at our pace of growth'
    oh God please take my life i cant controll laugh, that also Kasaragod Industrial center ohhhhhhhh karantikari bahut krantikari

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  • Dinesh Poojary, Kundapura/Bengaluru

    Sat, Apr 05 2014

    Only Congress balances CORRUPTION and DIVISION OF SOCIETY.

    Shameless Shehzada...

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  • D.P.SHETTY, Bahrain

    Sat, Apr 05 2014

    Please note in the eleventh picture congress leader teaching how to do pickpocket. Good luck

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  • vishi, kasaragod

    Sat, Apr 05 2014

    nonsence Correct the roads/Electricity then only industries will come to kasaragod . what you did for kasaragod for last 10 years , no new roads .When the election time comes you people blaming the oppostion so that people will feel like you are in opposition from last 10 years

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  • shankar, mangalore

    Sat, Apr 05 2014

    'Kasargod should be known as industrial centre of the world'

    Rahul doesn't know other fame of Kasaragod! Chidambaram has already took some necessary actions that enabled Kasaragod to become the "Paradise of Gold smugglers!"

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  • R.Bhandarkar, M'lore

    Sat, Apr 05 2014

    Given the exit polls and surveys,
    Congress would do well to balance
    it's 'ball bearings' and walk properly....

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  • Jagdish, Mangalore/Bangalore

    Sat, Apr 05 2014

    Yes Raga from last 60 years they are balancing, balancing and still balancing.

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  • Suresh, Hegde

    Sat, Apr 05 2014

    Rahul is talking about Women empowerment only one seat alloted to woman in karnataka. Why Rahul want to see more young ladies leading the Congress party in Kerala any guess Bhandarkar Mama.

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  • R.Bhandarkar, M'lore

    Sat, Apr 05 2014

    See OOmen Chandy has made known to Rahul and all others that potential of women like Shalu Menon, Saritha Nair in Solar Panels , Solar lighting and all that stuff. So it's natural that Rahul wants more such potential to be tapped and brought to the fore...

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  • Langoolacharya, Belman/Washington,DC

    Sat, Apr 05 2014

    Bhandumaam,

    Like toddy tapper taps toddy(Kali/Kallu/Suur)....Rahul Gandhiji taps woman power you mean???

    Please, your expert comments Bejai and Kadri Mai's????

    ...JH...

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  • vittal Poojary, Muniyal/mangalore

    Sat, Apr 05 2014

    Dear Mr.Rahul
    pl check how many people from Kerala working outside the country,what industries they have,only women are at home?why do body doing business there?unemployment is very big concern in Kerala,what development?
    some of them living only by gold smuggling,thanks to ex Finance misiter's policy

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  • Bryan, Bahrain

    Sat, Apr 05 2014

    I have never voted in my life, I have always known and understood that the Politician in India are always shouting they want to create a better future. It's not true. The future is an apathetic, and nothing is going to change
    we all know it, same like his Dad,
    "Humko Yeh Banana Hai",
    "Humko Woh Banana Hai"…
    करने से पहले वह मर गया.

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  • Praveen, Manchi

    Sat, Apr 05 2014

    Congress balances corruption and so called secularism to fool the countrymen very well. Same joke in every rally..

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  • ISMAIL.K.PERINJE, PERINJE

    Sat, Apr 05 2014

    BJP leader and closest aide of Modi says.....

    If any one want to REVENGE(kill)VOTE FOR BJP!!!!!!!

    Congress youth leader, VP of AICC says CONGRESS BALANCES PROSPERITY & FAIRNESS......

    NOW EDUCATED VOTERS PLEASE DECIDE WHICH ONE YOU WANT...PEACE/PROSPERITY/FAIRNESS OR REVENGE?

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  • R.Bhandarkar, M'lore

    Sat, Apr 05 2014

    Maybe nobody told him the potential Kasargod has and holds as a 'Smuggler's Capital' of the World! And also the 'innovative' methods people over there use to smuggle gold into India and getting caught ,more often than not at the Mangalore International Airport! It is also a hub for 'Fake Currency', and if not checked, could well be the next 'terrorist hub' of India!
    Baat Karte Hain!!! Completely oblivious of ground realities....

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  • Anonymous, mangalore

    Sat, Apr 05 2014

    Good going Rahulji. Hope congress wins with majority.

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