Not Jobs but Hatred Is on a Rise in India: Rahul in Bahrain

Rahul Gandhi speaks to Indian Diaspora

Congress President Rahul Gandhi addresses the Global Organisation of People of Indian Origin in Bahrain.

Job creation is at an eight year low. Instead of focusing on removal of poverty, job creating and world class education system, we see instead rise in forces of hate and division

Rahul Gandhi

I am here to tell you what you mean to our country, that you’re important, to tell you there is a serious problem at home, to tell you that you’re part of the solution and that I am here to build a bridge between wherever you are in the world and home. pic.twitter.com/Ki2cQsRSZs

— Office of RG (@OfficeOfRG) January 8, 2018

Rahul Gandhi to Speak at 8.45 pm

Rahul Gandhi will be addressing the Indian diaspora in Bahrain at 8.45 pm. NRIs from 65 countries are expected to attend the meeting.

Rahul Gandhi Meets Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa

The Congress President met Bahraini military officer and member of the Gulf nation’s royal family Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa.

Had a good meeting with Crown Prince of Bahrain, H.R.H. Shaikh Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa. We discussed a variety of issues of interest to India and Bahrain. @BahrainCPnews pic.twitter.com/BxHm9AttmG

— Office of RG (@OfficeOfRG) January 8, 2018

NRIs Are the True Representatives of Our Soft Power: Rahul

Gandhi will be chief guest at the three-day valedictory function organised by 'Global Organisation of People of India Origin' (GOPIO) on Monday. Delegates from 50 countries are participating in the event, which is scheduled to start at 8:45 PM, Indian time.

Before commencing on his foreign trip, Rahul tweeted saying, “NRIs are the true representatives of our soft power and the brand ambassadors of our nation across the globe.”

NRIs are the true representatives of our soft power and the brand ambassadors of our nation across the globe. Looking forward to meeting and addressing fellow countrymen in Bahrain tomorrow.

— Office of RG (@OfficeOfRG) January 7, 2018

The Gandhi scion was welcomed by many supporters when he landed at the Bahrain Airport. Other senior Congress leaders accompanying Gandhi include Shashi Tharoor, Milind Deora, Madhu Goud Yaskhi, Divya Spandana.

Congress President Rahul Gandhi arrived in Bahrain – his first foreign trip after becoming the party chief – early on 8 January as part of his outreach to the Indian diaspora. He will also meet the Gulf country's Prime Minister Prince Salman bin Hamas Al-Khalifa.

Gandhi, who will be a state guest of Bahrain, is also expected to meet King Hamas bin Isa Al Khalifa.

Congress said Gandhi's visit is part of his interactions with Persons of Indian Origin (PIOs). Gulf countries have the biggest Indian diaspora of more than 35 lakh.

• Rahul Gandhi will conduct an interactive session with business leaders of Indian origin.
• The Congress chief is accompanied by Shashi Tharoor, Sam Pitroda, Milind Deora and other senior leaders.
• Before reaching Bahrain, Gandhi tweeted “NRIs are the brand ambassadors of our nation across the globe.”