Assam Elections 2021: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi today promised a particular ministry to resolve the grievances of the tea workers. Addressing a rally from Dibrugarh in Assam, Rahul stated that if voted to energy in the state, the Congress will resolve all the difficulties of tea workers. “For the tea industry, we will start a special ministry to solve all your issues. Our manifesto has been prepared in consultation with the tea tribe, people, and not framed behind closed doors,” stated Rahul Gandhi.
The former Congress president hit out at the BJP for not fulfilling the promises produced to tea workers and promised 5 guarantees to the individuals of the state. “BJP promised Rs 351 but gave Rs 167 to Assam tea workers. I’m not Narendra Modi. I don’t lie. Today, we give you 5 guarantees – Rs 365 for tea workers, we’ll stand against CAA, 5 lakh jobs, 200 units free electricity and Rs 2000 for housewives,” stated Rahul.
He also stated that he desires to see goods with Made in Assam and Made in India labels. “PM Narendra Modi talks about ‘Make in India’, but if you check mobile phones, shirts, you’ll find Made in China written on them instead of Made in Assam and India. But we want to see Made in Assam and India. This can’t be done by the BJP as they only work for industrialists,” alleged Rahul Gandhi.
Earlier for the duration of the day whilst interacting with students, Rahul Gandhi indirectly hit out at the RSS accusing it of attempting to manage the nation. “Democracy is declining. Youth is unemployed, farmers are protesting, CAA is there. We can’t ask the people of Assam to forget their culture, language if they come to Delhi. One force, born in Nagpur, trying to control the whole country,” he claimed.
He stated that democracy indicates the voice of Assam need to manage Assam. He stated that youth need to actively participate in politics and fight for Assam. He urged them to fight with like not with stones and lathis.
Assam will go to polls in 3 phases – March 27, April 1 and April 6. The counting of votes will take spot on May 2.