Chikkamagaluru: In 1978, when Indira Gandhi came to Chikkamagaluru, it was a period of struggle for her. In that tough time, people of Chikkamagaluru stood with her. Today also there is a period of struggle for Rahul Gandhi and my family. We have full confidence that people of the country will stand with us, said Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi.
Addressing a public meeting here, she said, “I feel proud of Karnataka, your hard work, honesty. But I also feel sad for you. The Government, which is there in Karnataka for last 3.5 years, has broken your trust. It was formed on the basis of greed. It was formed by stealing MLAs, by breaking Cong-JD (S) Government. Youth have not been given employment; 2.5 lakh Government posts are lying vacant and there is a scam in every exam for recruitment,” she alleged.
“It is Government’s job to engage in future building. Government should understand your needs and should work from heart. But Karnataka Government has looted Rs. 1.5 Lakh Crore from people of the state. Farmers are not getting due price, their debts are not waived off, and they are burdened with GST,” she said.
BJP doesn’t care for Karnataka’s pride and future of Karnataka’s youth. It just indulges in loot and loot. Do you want such Government?, she questioned.
“Congress is not giving guarantees due to elections. When I was young, my father told me that India has largest number of English-speaking youth in technology, engineering and cities like Bengaluru and can become technological hub for the world. When he talked about computers, whole Opposition was against him. But after 6 to 7 years, Bengaluru started to bloom and became world-famous,” she added
“Congress leaders recognise Karnataka’s pride, self-respect, culture. I have full hope that you will make Congress win in Karnataka,” she added.
Earlier, she offered prayers to Goddess Sharadamba in Sringeri