Rahul Gandhi Reaches Godhra, Interacts With Skilled Workers
This is the second phase of the proposed four-phase Navsarjan Gujarat Yatra to cover all regions of Gujarat.
Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi embarked on his three-day Yuva Rojgar Khedut Adhikaar Navsarjan Yatra from Ahmedabad, Gujarat on 9 October 2017. This is the second phase of the Congress VP’s proposed four-phase Gujarat tour to cover all regions of the state prior to the assembly elections scheduled for later this year.
- Rahul Gandhi interacted with tribal students in Chhota Udaipur on the final day of his Navsarjan Yatra
- On the previous day, he lashed out at the Modi government for making “profit the focus of educational institutions”
- The Congress vice president also took a dig at Amit Shah’s son Jay, saying he is the “icon of Startup India”
- He also said that Modi’s Gujarat model has failed and that the PM’s “focus is only on 10-15 industrialists”
Congress VP Reaches Godhra
Rahul Gandhi’s convoy has arrived in Godhra. He will soon travel to the district’s Tuwa village to interact with skilled workers and labourers.
Rahul Holds Public Meeting in Limkheda
On the last day of his Yatra, the Congress vice president also visited the Sant Kabir Temple in Saliya, Dahod district.
Rahul Gandhi Addresses Rally in Dahod
Interaction With Tribal Students in Chhota Udaipur
Rahul's Itinerary in Gujarat for 11 October
- 10:00: Interaction with tribal students at Darbar Hall, Chhota Udaipur
- 12:20: Corner meeting at Devgarh Baria, Dahod
- 13:10: Corner meeting on ‘Adivasi Adhikar’ at Limkheda, Dahod
- 13:50: Arrival at Kabir Mandir in Dahod
- 14:20: Corner meeting at Santroad, Panchmahal
- 15:10: Arrival in Godhra
- 16:10: Interaction with skilled workers in Tuwa village of Godhra
- 17:20: Public meeting at Fagwel, Kheda
Rahul Gandhi Participates in 'Timli' Dance in Gujarat's Chhota Udaipur
Rahul Gandhi Addresses Rally in Bodeli
Speaking at a rally in Bodeli, Rahul Gandhi said that when Narendra Modi was the Gujarat CM in 2012, he has promised to allot Rs 40,000 crore for the adivasis. “But where did the money go,” he asked.
He added that water and electricity supply in the state are only provided to the rich while land is snatched from the poor.
Rahul Meets People Displaced By Narmada Dam
Addressing people displaced by the construction of the Sardar Sarovar Dam on Narmada river, Rahul Gandhi said that if elected to power, the Congress government will bring about change people have been waiting for 22 years within six months.
Anandiben Demands Apology From Rahul
Former Gujarat Chief Minister Anandiben Patel demanded an apology from Congress for Rahul Gandhi's statement on women in RSS shakhas.
“How many women are there in the RSS... Have you ever seen any woman in shakhas wearing shorts,” Rahul had said during a rally today in a sarcastic tone.
“Ask Sonia Gandhi or Priyanka if they liked his (Rahul) comments on women,” Patel said to ANI.
Rahul Gandhi Interacts With Anganwadi Workers
Demonetisation Only Looted People: Rahul in Karjan
Attacking Amit Shah's son Jay once again, the Congress vice president asked how “Rs 50,000 turned into Rs 80 crores within a few months”.
He attacked the Modi government's demonetisation drive saying it “looted” people and has only benefited 10-15 industrialists.
He concluded his speech with “Congress aveche” (Congress is coming).
Rahul Gandhi Arrives in Padra
"Don't Believe in Suppression of Any Kind," Says Rahul
In an interactive session with students in Vadodara, the Congress vice president said that the Modi government has made “profit the focus of educational institutions”.
During the session, Rahul responded to a query on the safety of journalists saying: “The Congress and I believe that you have a right to criticise anyone.”
He went on to criticise BJP’s stance on women and asked why the RSS does not have a single woman member. “What did they do to deserve exclusion?” he asked.
Rahul again lashed out at Amit Shah’s son Jay, saying he is the “icon of Startup India”.
Rahul Gandhi Visits BR Ambedkar's Sankalp Bhoomi
Rahul's Itinerary in Gujarat for 10 October
- 9:05: Arrival at Sankalp Bhumi. The Congress VP will pay obeisance to Baba Saheb Ambedkar
- 9:30: Interaction with students at Sayaji hall, Vadodara
- 10:35: Workers to welcome Rahul Gandhi in Bhayli, Vadodara
- 11:00: Arrival in Padra, Vadodara
- 12:00: Corner meeting in Karjan, Vadodara
- 13:30: Interaction with Asha Anganwadi workers in Dabhoi, Vadodara
- 14:35: Rahul to meet families displaced by Narmada dam construction in Gamdi and Palasani villages of Chhota Udaipur
- 16:30: Public meeting in Bodeli, Chhota Udaipur
Rahul Gandhi Interacts with Traders in Vadodara
Here are highlights of Rahul Gandhi’s address:
Rahul Visits Sardar Patel's Birthplace
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi visited the birthplace of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel in Kheda district.
The Quint Reports From Anand District
How Did Jay Shah End up With Rs 80 Crore, Asks Rahul
Following reports of BJP national chief Amit Shah’s son allegedly earning major profits for his firm, Rahul Gandhi took a dig at PM Modi saying his initiatives ‘Startup India’ and ‘Make in India’ have only benefited “one individual”.
He added that the Congress will listen to people’s ‘mann ki baat’.
Rahul Gandhi Reaches Mahemdavad
PM's Focus Only on 10-15 Industrialists, Says Rahul
Rahul Gandhi, in his address in Kheda, stressed on creating more employment for the youth in the country.
PM Modi's Gujarat Model Has Failed: Rahul Gandhi
While addressing a Jansabha at Khatraj today, Rahul Gandhi said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Gujarat model has “failed”.
He assured the crowd saying that if the Congress is elected to power in the state, then the government will perform “every little task after consulting the people”.
Rahul Arrives at Kheda District
Rahul Gandhi will hold a corner meeting with Congress workers at Kheda shortly.
Congress Workers Welcome Rahul at Hathijan Circle
The Congress scion was welcomed by party workers at Hathijan Circle. He will now board the Yatra bus and head to Kheda district.
Rahul Gandhi Reaches Ahmedabad
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi reached Ahmedabad today. He will soon begin his three-day Yuva Rojgar Khedut Adhikaar Navsarjan Yatra from the city.
Rahul's Itinerary in Gujarat for 9 October
- 10:15: Arrival at Ahmedabad airport
- 11:00: Welcome by party workers at Hathijan Circle, Ahmedabad
- 11:40: Corner meeting at Khatraj Chokdi, Kheda
- 12:15: Welcome by Amul plant workers at Jibhaipura, Kheda
- 13:00: Darshan at Santram Mandir and corner meeting at Nadiad, Kheda
- 13:45: Visit to Sardar Patel's birthplace at Nadiad, Kheda
- 15:00: Arrival at Petlad City, Anand
- 15:35: Interaction with representatives of Mahila Milk Corporatives in Dedarda village, Anand
- 16:30: Corner meeting at Rathore Chowk, Broad City, Anand
- 19:15: Interaction with traders, entrepreneurs and professionals at Sayaji Hall, Vadodara
Rahul's Three-Day Yuva Rojgar Khedut Adhikaar Yatra
Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi will visit Gujarat on a three-day tour starting 9 October to take part in the Yuva Rojgar Khedut Adhikaar Navsarjan Yatra. This is the second phase of the proposed four-phase Navsarjan Gujarat Yatra to cover all regions of the state prior to the assembly elections scheduled later this year.
During the visit, the Congress scion will cover several districts in central region including Ahmedabad, Kheda, Anand, Vadodara, Chhota Udaipur, Dahod and Panchmahal, by bus.
Gandhi’s tour comes a day after Prime Minister Narendra Modi concluded his two-day visit to the state, where he kickstarted the poll campaign.
Gandhi's Earlier Visit to Gujarat
On 27 September, Gandhi wrapped up his three-day Navsarjan Yatra in Gujarat’s Saurashtra region. The region has been electorally tough for the Congress for the last two decades, and it won only 12 of the 52 seats here in the 2012 Assembly elections.
During his three-day campaign, Rahul lashed out at the BJP-led state government for running the administration by a “remote control”. He further censured Prime Minister Narendra Modi government’s GST regime, saying he would pressurise it to simplify the norms.
During his visit, he interacted with elected panchayat representatives at Vadtra village in Dwarka district, and farmers, fishermen and traders in both Dwarka and Jamnagar.
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