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Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi will launch the election campaign of the Indian National Congress earlier. Delhi Assembly Election On Monday evening, when he is scheduled to address the “Jai Bheem-Jai Samudhan” rally in East Delhi’s Salempur, Delhi Congress in-charge Qazi Mohammad. Nizamuddin announced during a press conference on Saturday.
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In a statement on Thursday, the Congress reiterated its commitment to achieve justice for Dalits, minorities, OBCs, Adivasis and other marginalized groups, and the Kejriwal-led Delhi government during its 10-year rule. Alleged neglect of interests and harm.
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Nizamuddin highlighted the new strength of the Congress in Delhi, Rahul Gandhi’s continued engagement with various groups across the capital and the success of Delhi Pradesh Congress Committee (DPCC) president Devendra Yadav’s month-long Delhi Naya Yatra. referred to. “Lakhs of residents pledged their support to the Congress during the yatra in December,” he claimed.
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The AICC Delhi in-charge also termed the Salempur rally as an important step in the Congress’ campaign to challenge the ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP). “The Congress will fight to oust the corrupt and incompetent AAP, save the city from destruction and put the capital back on the path of growth. Rahul Gandhi’s rally will set the tone and tenor of Congress’ aggressive campaigns in the Delhi assembly elections.” Nizamuddin said.
The Congress also pointed at the AAP on issues like its alleged silence on the communal violence in Jahangirpuri and East Delhi, the sacking of Dalit minister Rajendra Pal Gautam, the Bilquis Bano case, and the Nizamuddin Markaz case. Additionally, the party questioned the AAP’s unfulfilled promise to appoint a Dalit Deputy Chief Minister in Punjab, the alleged stalling of the construction of the Baba Sahib Museum, and the lack of Dalit representation in the party.
Nizamuddin credited the Bharat Jodo Yatra, which stretched from Kanyakumari to Srinagar, as a key factor in Congress’ efforts to connect with citizens. “During the Yatra, Rahul Gandhi interacted with all sections of the people, gaining deep insight into the struggles, trials and tribulations of the common man. Since then, he has been involved in their day-to-day activities. has been intimately involved in the struggle, be it a truck driver, a potter, a baker, a cobbler, a farmer or a mechanic,” he said.