Ahmedabad, Dec 12 (IANS): After mounting a spirited campaign in Gujarat, Congress President-elect Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday declared that his party has taken the BJP head on and is confident of forming its government in the state.
"The BJP has been cornered. BJP's model of development has been hollow and the people of Gujarat has understood this. They have claimed to have done a lot in 22 years but are not able to tell the people what they have done," he told the media as the campaign for the second and last phase of the elections wound up.
"After the first phase voting in the state (December 9), we are confident that we are going to form the government here. After 22 years Congress has stood on its own feet. Now Congress is speaking by standing in front of the BJP and challenging it," he said.
"The BJP did not stick to its position on the claim of development. Even in his last election meeting, Prime Minister Narendra Modi either spoke against Congress and or about himself. Earlier, he used to say we will die fighting corruption. But he did not utter the word in his entire campaign after we raised the scam in the Rafale deal and the alleged spike in Jay Shah's business fortunes. They shifted their position as the campaign progressed," he said.
The second and final phase of the Gujarat Assembly election is slated on Thursday. The results will be out on December 18.
Asked how a Congress government will fulfil the election promises, Gandhi said "Whatever decision we will take, we will do so after talking to the people. We will not take unilateral decisions. If your intention is good you can do anything. Our record is there. We don't talk in the air. We have done in the past too by waiving the farm loans of Rs 75,000 crore (during UPA I)," he said.
He questioned Modi's record on implementation of poll promises saying he had promised to put Rs 15 lakh in the account of each individual and to provide two crore jobs every year but failed to deliver.
He alleged that the BJP's rule of Gujarat had only helped a few.
"In the last 22 years, Modiji and (Chief Minister Vijay) Rupaniji have initiated only one-sided development here, the one only for five to 10 people. Not everyone has been given their due."
Gandhi said elections are won on narrative and on issues. "One who maintains the narrative wins the elections. They (BJP) have not been able to maintain the narrative," he claimed.
Rahul Gandhi said his party has changed itself in the state.
He made it clear that no nasty or filthy language will be tolerated against the Prime Minister
"I have cleared my position through my words and also through action. The way Mani Shankar Aiyar attacked Prime Minister, I am not going to tolerate such comments against the post of Prime Minister. And you all saw the action," Gandhi said.
Slamming Modi for his barbs against his predecessor, the Congress leader said, "What the Prime Minister said about Manmohan Singhji is also not acceptable. He was Prime Minister of the country and has done a lot for it."
He also said that as Congress President his priorities will be to change the nature of the politics. "Politics should not be ugly and nasty. There is a lot of anger in politics these days, but politics should be carried with love," he said.
Asked about Modi attacking him in public rallies, Gandhi said that he will not use any such words for the Prime Minister.
"Modiji always keeps on screaming against political opponents. He even used a lot of words for me. But I am not going to use any filthy language against him because he is the Prime Minister," he said.
Gandhi also described the seaplane ride of Modi as a trick to distract the attention of the people from the real issues.
"If Modiji is travelling in seaplane then there is nothing wrong in it. But it is a distraction. The real question is what has he done for Gujarat in last 22 years?" Gandhi asked.
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Anonymous, Mangalore
Wed, Dec 13 2017In the interest of saving and sustainable democracy BJP and Modi needs as hock treatment.So people should vote decisively .Otherwise people have more problems in coming days more particularly poor ones.
Well done Rahul in this direction.
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Don, Mangalore
Tue, Dec 12 2017Hope congress forms govt in gujarat. But in this evil world today people dont want good things to happen.
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KRPrabhu, Bangalore/Mangalore
Wed, Dec 13 2017Dons don't want good things to happen..?
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Manju, Mumbai
Tue, Dec 12 2017I checked with my Gujarati friend in Kuwait Salmiyah and he said clearly "The people of Gujarat are not fools to trust Rahul Gandhi. They know Modi is at the Centre and the people of Gujarat will never let him down. Modi is like a demigod (deva or Devine) for the people of Gujarat."
Ek sau ek takka the BJP will win .
Modi’s intentions are not wrong. He is working sincerely and wants good for our country, unlike the Congress which only wants to loot the country.
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Declan, Mumbai
Wed, Dec 13 2017Very interesting 'story'. Well, dozens of my Gujarati friends who live in now Baroda, Ahmedabad, Rajkot, Surat and Bhavnagar in Gujarat have told me that they do not trust this Modi government anymore. They want someone who takes actions in a wise and sensible manner. Gujaratis understand the 'Business man's' mindset where bluffing is the name of the game. They say Politics is more serious and cannot be treated just like a business.
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roy pinto, mangalore
Tue, Dec 12 2017Rahul Ke Achhe din
confident is good , but over confident bad
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monu, Mangalore
Tue, Dec 12 2017lets see on dec 18th, isnt it?
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Swamy, Mangalore
Tue, Dec 12 2017Before blind Bhakts were just laughing at Rahul Gandhi now these same Bhakts are delirious and gone totally bonkers after hearing this news.
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Seetharama Upadhay K, KOTA RAJASTAHAN
Tue, Dec 12 2017Modi will lose Gujarath badly SHort sighted policies like demonitisation and improperly planned GST have broken down the backbone of our economy. Congress will win here and I am sure it will happen. BJP is sure to lose. May there be divine justice
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Mahesh, Uppala
Tue, Dec 12 2017Now Rahul wants to be the real Feku...
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Gangaram, Moodbidri
Tue, Dec 12 2017115 to 135 seats for Congress in Gujrath.......
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Jaimini P.B., Manipal,Sharjah
Tue, Dec 12 2017Haaaa.....Even Mungeri Lal did not dream like this....haaa..
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jeevan, kudla
Tue, Dec 12 2017115 to 135 ???
You are talking about gujarath state poll or coming 2019 national poll ????
Day dreamer... wait till 18/12/2017 and keep burnol without fail.
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geoffrey, hat hill
Tue, Dec 12 2017Many seem to be counting the chicken before they are hatched totally ignoring EVM magic.
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Alphonso Rodrigues, Udupi/Mangalore
Tue, Dec 12 2017Okay , I doubt it Rahul, Its tough, Gujjus will never let Chaiwaala down. He was elected even after the riots in 2002 ,if I am not mistaken. Perhaps he may lose certain seats this time. But for sure his party will win.
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geoffrey, hat hill
Tue, Dec 12 2017Replace Gujjus by EVM, then it'll make perfect sense. The way I know Gujjus, they aint no sentimental fools, the only sentiment they have is towards MONEY which damaged terribly by demonetization and GST. I'm not talking about the big business houses who are benefited immensely by these schemes, my reference is to the medium and small scales who are literally ruined.
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JAGDISH, mumbai
Tue, Dec 12 2017CONGRESS IS CONFIDENT THAT THEY WILL SIT AT HOME AFTER THE RESULT AND PAPPU WILL GO FOR MASSAGE IN THAILAND.
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Jai Hind, Dubai-Mangalore
Tue, Dec 12 2017Gujrath results will be known on 18 dec,whatever happens cong will be a winner,if cong looses the elction with little seats and may win also.anyways Rahul gandhi has improved.
Modiji looks very confused thats why he talked unnecessary things like pak and about him more,not a single words about development and 15 lakhs rupees ppl are still waiting,Fekuism is a flop,2019 new party and new PM that is for sure,communal card is dangerous for our country and it will never work.Jai Hind!!!
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H . Dsouza, Kodagu / Mangaluru
Tue, Dec 12 2017Rahul ji, EVM is culprit or not?
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vk, Mangalore
Tue, Dec 12 2017A Prime Minister spending so much of time in election campaign is a disaster for the current government. Unfortunately, opposition parties mainly Congress party has not taken grass root approach to this election. They only started campaigning recently in Gujarat when they had ample time to counter Modi/Shah there. BJP will win this time but I hope they will win with very small margin so that it will give them a wake up call.
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Vineet, Mangalore/Dubai
Tue, Dec 12 2017Still three more steps to go.
1. 2nd phase of election.
2. Counting
3. EVM bahana .
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Hussain, Abu Dhabi
Tue, Dec 12 2017Congress cannot win the elections unless they master the art of FAKEISM and JUMLEBAAZI
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satish kunder, mlore
Tue, Dec 12 2017That all ended in 2014
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Flavian, Mangaluru/Kuwait
Tue, Dec 12 2017@ jeevan, kudla
Respected Flavian, Mangaluru/Kuwait
Congi NEVER WIN Gujarath ..... 101 % I bet and meet you in this forum on 18/12/2107.
Jeevan,
That means BJP will rule till 2107 ???
Rahul chodtha hai, oh bi bina patre wali gadi.
Who believes him.
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Aravind, Blr
Wed, Dec 13 2017Ha ha ha...you made my day. Kahan? BangKok main? Hindi shabd ko English main likhna danger hai!!!!!! Can't stop laughing....
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Flavian, Mangaluru/Kuwait
Tue, Dec 12 2017Joseph,
Know that Modi's oratory skills are unparalled and that is success story of his ascending to new heights. He has already and in multiple ways proved that he is only power hungry.
Modi wave left our oceans with out clue and the chai will lose flavour in coming days. For anything & everything there is a limit.
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Flavian, Mangaluru/Kuwait
Tue, Dec 12 2017If Congress & Co. wins It is like 8th wonder to replace Tajmahal of Agra, which has been removed from touristic attraction by Yogi (phobia)
Shotguns entry in Congress is be guarnateed.
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jeevan, kudla
Tue, Dec 12 2017Respected Flavian, Mangaluru/Kuwait
Congi NEVER WIN Gujarath ..... 101 % I bet and meet you in this forum on 18/12/2107.
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Jossey Saldanha, Mumbai
Tue, Dec 12 2017We want a Stable & Honest Government...
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Joseph F. Gonsalves, Bannur, Puttur / Mangalore
Tue, Dec 12 2017This is what the chaaiwaala Chief Minister during the election campaign said in 2014
I have quoted every word of him in hindi from the you tube.
Kindly read the Jumla 15-20 Lakhs to every poor's of Indians.
Mere kakir ke baayioum aur behenoum muje bathaayiye,
ye hamari chouri ki avva paisa vaapas aana chaahiye ki nahim aana chaahiye,
ye kaala dhan vaapas aana chaayihye.
Ye chour luteroum se eik eik rupiya vaapas lena chaahiye,
yis rupyoum par janata ka adhikaar hai ki nahim hai.
ade eik baar,
ye jo chour luteroum ke paise videshi banko meim jama haina,
us meim bhi ham rupiyam le aayena, tho woh bhi
Hindustan ke eik eik garib aadmiko mufath meim pandhra-bhees laakh rupiya youhim miljaayega. Yithna rupiya hai.
Mountains of promises and all U-Turns.
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Rajesh, Mangalore
Tue, Dec 12 2017Thanks for reproducing what Modi said. He clearly mentioned the enormity of Black money kept in Foreign Banks. If we bring back all the Black money, each indian will be befited by 15 to 20 lakhs. where did he say he will bring all the Black money and deposit in each and every Indians Account. No matter how much you spin it , it wont work against BJP. BJP won handsomely in UP and likely to win in Gujarath. Cong using tricks like reservation to rich & powerful Patidars. I wish Congress win in Gujarath as Patels will learn a bitter lesson. If Congress provides reservation to patels within the existing quota as demanded by Hardik, it will dilute the very purpose of reservation. If Congress does not surpass the supreme court test, All the Patels who win will be forced to resign by the Patidars themselves. wait for the drama to unfold.
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Canute, Dubai
Tue, Dec 12 2017It is impossible to defeat BJP. If it is true win for congress then my dream will come true.
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Nithya, Mangalore
Tue, Dec 12 2017Please say it with confidence...
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manan shetty, mlore
Tue, Dec 12 2017One family already booked flight ticket to italy via Thailand
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Declan, Mumbai
Tue, Dec 12 2017Yes Virat & Anushka now happily married.
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Ahmed K.C., Mangalore
Tue, Dec 12 2017Let's not be overconfident .
Wait and watch.
Rahul's team is not trained well to fool the masses yet. ( ullu banaving )
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Flavian, Mangaluru/Kuwait
Tue, Dec 12 2017@ Mohit
Bro, it is a combined afforts to un-seat BJP in Gujarat.
If that happens, we can undoubtedly say that Indians have already realized and distinguished betwen Fake & Real.
I do not believe unless and until the election results are out.
Also, if BJP wins EVM's effect
If Congress wins peoples trust
Rahul & Patel Co. gave a big fight
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Manvit, Mangalore
Tue, Dec 12 2017Indian, What do you mean, we still find Italians & some brits along with Baber's family not able digest Modi's popularity. To beat one Modi every one joining together but still not able come close to his stature. So far in this country minority were ruling but now its time us to rule, better you pack to Britain or Italy along with Sonia & Raul Vinci. We need true Indians who says India first religion next.
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Satya, Mangalore
Tue, Dec 12 2017Beat one Modi?....................hahahahahahaha. The entire BJP brigade has been camping in Gujarat. The entire central cabinet, Chief Ministers, over 400 MP's and MLA's. It is Rahul Gandhiji who has been alone. Fighting the entire BJP platoon and the EVM machines.
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kvp, bhatkal
Tue, Dec 12 2017Rahul & Patel Co. gave big fight for this nation undoubtedly to achieve the things which 60 years ruled party could not achieve to reach 60 scandals
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PAM Suvarna, karla
Tue, Dec 12 2017A while before UP election result too they predicated same future,but what happened world knows.
Now again mungerilal and his dream!!!!
Keep dreaming and keep positive our all scam supporters.
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Gilbert, Udupi/Kuwait
Tue, Dec 12 2017BJP's mistakes Congress gain or vice versa... Most Political party's gain on the opposition party's failure to implement promises & policies required for the people of the Country. I trust Congress will give good governance if elected to power and fulfill the promises made during the campaign.
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j.anata, Mangaluru / Bengaluru
Tue, Dec 12 2017Good that Congress is confident at least now. In a democracy, 22 years of rule by one party can be monotonous
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Mohit, Mangalore
Tue, Dec 12 2017Congress is confident to form govt. from the opposition and not from ruling Gujarat. One more tuss from Rahul. No one takes his statement seriously.
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Flavian, Mangaluru/Kuwait
Tue, Dec 12 2017"Upar wala jab deta hai, to chappar phaad ke deta hai.."
Curtains were drawn even on the mighy Hitler when time approached.
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Flavian dsouza, chik/bengaluru
Tue, Dec 12 2017Congress never went below 45 seats in gujarat in the last 22 years without patel support and adding another 50 with hardik , aplesh , mavani and PM's inability to resolve gst issues should be easy .
70 seats are decided by patels strong vote base of BJP for last 22 years will make it easy for congress and extremely difficult for BJP
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ashok, mangalore
Tue, Dec 12 2017Karnataka Cong will get 125 Plus seats in Election 2018
JDS 55 Plus & BJP 45 Plus seats.
Note: take my word.........
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Orton Cordeiro, Mangalore
Tue, Dec 12 2017Even me but please take care of Devil Called EVM
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arun, mangalore
Tue, Dec 12 2017Cong will get 109 seats
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santhu birve, Mumbai/Udupi
Tue, Dec 12 2017he could not save amethi and now talking about forming CONG Govt in Gujrat..Joke of the day,
Note it BJP will win more than 140 seats. better book a ticket to thailand.
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G R PRABHUJI, Mangalore
Tue, Dec 12 2017Either full confident only he has given statement. Best of luck.
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kvp, bhatkal
Tue, Dec 12 2017For oldest party , newest president and talking with full confidence .
Let's wait and watch 18th Dec and have a fun
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R Bhandarkar, Mangaluru
Tue, Dec 12 2017Congress Confident because of
1.Harddick Patel.
2.Alpa .
3.GST.3a.DeMonty.
Last but not least
4.Padmavati
If not now ...when?
Is it not ?
Other points aa.? Nothing ok ?
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David Pais, Mangalore
Tue, Dec 12 2017congress is confident of winning from da failure of demonetisation and g.s.t., gujarat sample tea, gubber singh tax.
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Jossey Saldanha, Mumbai
Tue, Dec 12 2017When Modi said his life was in Danger, I understood he has accepted Defeat ...
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H . Dsouza, Kodagu / Mangaluru
Tue, Dec 12 2017True!? if "@ all" Rahul wins it's people's mandate, and BJP wins it's EVM malfunction.!! 👏👏😎😎
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Anonymous, Mangalore
Tue, Dec 12 2017Modiji's achievement is surgical strike ,failed demonetization and Neem quoted urea.....and all round negetive growth in every thing ,every where.
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ca girishkk, m'lore/dxb
Tue, Dec 12 2017Sorry to see the bhakt's looking stressed and scratching their head(or scull not sure, apologies)....,
lol
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Ravi, Kapu
Tue, Dec 12 2017ca girishkk, m'lore/dxb
Let's hop slaves are available to post comments the day the results are out
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Sampath, India
Tue, Dec 12 2017Anth kaal me Jyothi prakaashmaan se jalti hai..wait n watch..
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