In her first ever public appearance after the Left withdrew support to the UPA government, Congress president hit back on all the opposition to the nuke deal by saying that the party doesn’t need any certificate from anybody on its patriotism. “There is no question of compromising on our national interest (over N-deal). The Congress gave India its independent foreign policy and the party won’t ever waver from its path,” said Sonia firmly.
She further justified the nuke deal by adding that it is in the best interest of the nation. “We need more power as nation to grow. And the requirement is growing by the day. ”
She also lauded Dr Manmohan Singh by adding that the future generations will recognise what the PM is doing for the nation today.
Taking this opportunity to hit out on the opposition, Sonia said, “We need a politics that unites, not that divides, politics that is not based on narrow interests.”
The Congress president also stressed that India is today recognised as an international power. Moreover, she underlined the UPA’s focus on the farmers saying that it is evident with the massive farm loan waiver scheme announced by the central government.
“Welfare of the farmers is the top-most priority of the Congress,” announced Sonia. Stressing the point further she said that the NREGA programme is being extended to all districts. Every village with a population of more than 2000 will have all urban infrastructures including proper roads.
Sonia also tried to play down the inflation issue by drawing a parallel between the UPA and the NDA.
“The government has to face the huge challenge due to the unprecedented increase in oil prices. She pointed out that during NDA rule the crude oil was at around 35 dollars now its around 145 dollar, but unlike the NDA we have not passed on the whole burden to the conman man,” Sonia said.
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