New Delhi:
Congress party president Rahul Gandhi on Saturday said that not BJP's hatred but the party's hand symbol would take the country forward with love and brotherhood.
“The symbol of the hand is the symbol of the Congress party. This is the symbol that holds the country together, shows us the way, and will take India forward,” Rahul said while delivering his maiden speech at the Indian National Congress (INC) Plenary session in Delhi.
The 84th INC Plenary Session began on Saturday at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium in New Delhi, with the main focus on the 2019 Lok Sabha elections.
Former prime minister Manmohan Singh, former party president Sonia Gandhi, and other party leaders like Randeep Surjewala, Sheila Dikshit, Meira Kumar, Ambika Soni, and other big names were present at the session.
In an effort to strengthen the organisation ahead of the next Lok Sabha polls, the party’s Plenary Session aims to focus on the party workers.
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Here are the highlights:
# 03:15 PM: Congress is not just a political organization but a futuristic vision. The party has been an inseparable part of the lives of the people for 133 years and reflects Indian Culture:
# 03:00 PM: 40 years ago, in Chikmagalur, with Mrs. Indira Gandhi's victory the Congress party emerged as a stronger party. With the Karnataka Assembly Election, I believe the party will similarly rise again: Smt Sonia Gandhi
# 01:46 PM: Nobody can stop Rahul Gandhi from becoming the Prime Minister of the country in 2019: Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah
Nobody can stop Rahul Gandhi from becoming the Prime Minister of the country in 2019: Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah at #CongressPlenarySession in Delhi pic.twitter.com/rykklq0xmz
— ANI (@ANI) March 17, 2018
# 12:33 PM: Sachin Pilot says, "We have won by-polls under the leadership of Rahul Gandhi, soon you'll see us winning states."
To those who challenge us, I would say... as of now we have won by-polls under leadership of Rahul Gandhi, soon you'll see us winning states and in 2019 Congress will win the elections: Sachin Pilot at #CongressPlenarySession pic.twitter.com/Mlya50e4ZN
— ANI (@ANI) March 17, 2018
# 12:27 PM: Congress Political Resolution released at the Plenary Session
There are apprehension among political parties & people over misuse of EVMs to manipulate outcome contrary to popular verdict. To ensure credibility of electoral process EC should revert to old practice of paper ballots like most major democracies: Congress Political Resolution
— ANI (@ANI) March 17, 2018
# 11:45 AM: The agenda for the 84th Congress Plenary Session
Here's the agenda for the 84th Congress Plenary happening right now at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium in New Delhi #CongressPlenary #ChangeIsNow pic.twitter.com/dzqYr8d223
— Congress (@INCIndia) March 17, 2018
# 11:40 AM: With your (party members & workers) blessings & cooperation we will once again win Karnataka: Kharge
With your (party members & workers) blessings & cooperation we will once again win #Karnataka, your help is needed, the way BJP & RSS workers go door-to-door, the same way you also help us in Karnataka: Mallikarjun Kharge at Congress Plenary Session pic.twitter.com/MupGjZy5Ow
— ANI (@ANI) March 17, 2018
# 11:35 AM: Congress party-led India to independence & helped establish democracy: Kharge
Congress party led India to independence & helped establish democracy. It was democracy which brought PM Modi to power but, ironically, his Govt itself has now become a threat to democracy: @MallikarjunINC #CongressPlenary #ChangeIsNow pic.twitter.com/JPlxu1DM9b
— Congress (@INCIndia) March 17, 2018
# 11:32 AM: Mahatma Gandhi inspired the party: Kharge
Inspired by Mahatma Gandhi, the Congress reached out to people across the country, inspired them to rise above all barriers, and mobilized them to form the world's biggest movement for independence: @MallikarjunINC #ChangeIsNow #CongressPlenary pic.twitter.com/cQEt5NlQvt
— Congress (@INCIndia) March 17, 2018
# 11:30 AM: Congress party belongs to everyone who lives in this nation: Mallikarjun Kharge
Congress party belongs to everyone who lives in this nation. With the visionary leadership of Shri Jawaharlal Nehru, Congress set up large-scale industries, irrigation projects and pushed the economy forward: Shri @MallikarjunINC #CongressPlenary #ChangeIsNow pic.twitter.com/f5dnDLs7Q6
— Congress (@INCIndia) March 17, 2018
# 11:18 AM: The symbol of the hand is the symbol of the Congress party
The symbol of the hand is the symbol of the Congress party. This is the symbol that holds the country together, shows us the way, and will take India forward: Congress President Rahul Gandhi #CongressPlenary #ChangeIsNow pic.twitter.com/z5evCOIPhh
— Congress (@INCIndia) March 17, 2018
# 11:12 AM: Congress party embraces change without forgetting past and legacy
The tradition of the Congress party is to embrace change without forgetting our past and legacy: CP Rahul Gandhi #CongressPlenary #ChangeIsNow pic.twitter.com/kduUJRapyW
— Congress (@INCIndia) March 17, 2018
# 11:09 AM: Only the Congress party can show the way to the country. The Congress party uses love and brotherhood while the opposition uses anger. Congress party will work for every person in the country
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— Congress (@INCIndia) March 17, 2018
# 11:07 AM: The representatives of our party have fought hard to keep our ideology alive
The representatives of our party have fought hard to keep our ideology alive. The senior leaders of the Congress will guide the party youth and take us forward: Congress President Rahul Gandhi #CongressPlenary #ChangeIsNow pic.twitter.com/OVQc0Q4zv6
— Congress (@INCIndia) March 17, 2018
# 11:06 AM: We follow the ideology of love, and not hatred
The difference between our party and the incumbent ruling party is that they follow the ideology of hatred while we follow the ideology of love and fraternity: CP Rahul Gandhi. #CongressPlenary #ChangeIsNow pic.twitter.com/EJtYnWQS55
— Congress (@INCIndia) March 17, 2018
# 11:00 AM: The nation is tired & looking for a way out, only Congress can show the way ahead
The nation is tired & looking for a way out, only Congress can show the way ahead: Rahul Gandhi at Congress Plenary Session
— ANI (@ANI) March 17, 2018
# 10:58 AM: Visuals from the Plenary Session
Visuals from Congress Plenary Session underway at #Delhi's Indira Gandhi Stadium. pic.twitter.com/FjK3u987Y2
— ANI (@ANI) March 17, 2018
# 10:57 AM: The country is tired of what is happening under the current Govt.: Rahul Gandhi
The country is tired of what is happening under the current Govt. Only the Congress party can show the way and heal divisions in the nation: Congress President Rahul Gandhi #CongressPlenary #ChangeIsNow
— Congress (@INCIndia) March 17, 2018
# 10:55 AM: The country belongs to everyone & whatever Congress will do will be for the benefit for all: Rahul Gandhi
They (BJP) uses anger we use love but one thing that I want to say is that this country belongs to everyone & whatever Congress will do will be for the benefit for all: Rahul Gandhi
— ANI (@ANI) March 17, 2018
# 10:54 AM: Congress is the only party which can unite the country and take it forward: Rahul Gandhi
This is the only symbol (Congress party symbol) that can unite the nation and take it forward: Rahul Gandhi at Congress Plenary Session in Delhi pic.twitter.com/mE4fNbAs4n
— ANI (@ANI) March 17, 2018
# 10:52 AM: The present government is breaking the country today: Rahul Gandhi
# 10:47 AM: Rahul Gandhi begins his inaugural speech
# 10:40 AM: Rahul Gandhi, Sonia Gandhi, and Manmohan Singh at the session
Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi & Manmohan Singh at #Delhi's Indira Gandhi Stadium for Congress' plenary session. pic.twitter.com/0QtEdWENym
— ANI (@ANI) March 17, 2018
# 10:39 AM: Rahul Gandhi meets all the delegates of several parties
# 10:33 AM: Congress' Meira Kumar and Ambika Soni reach the venue
And it begins! Congress leaders Smt @meira_kumar and Smt Ambika Soni at the #CongressPlenary #ChangeIsNow pic.twitter.com/hmxQHwUDMk
— Congress (@INCIndia) March 17, 2018
# 09:30 AM: Rahul Gandhi welcomes delegates for the 84th Plenary Session
Welcome delegates and distinguished guests to the #CongressPlenary.
— Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) March 17, 2018
Over the next two days I look forward to interacting with you and to sharing experiences and perspectives that will together help us build a stronger, more vibrant Congress party.
Jai Hind.
