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dia is a resilient democracy, proud of There was a striking An atmosphere of fear and insecu-
its brave Armed Forces. It shall never rity is all pervasive particularly among
be defeated by forces of violence and similarity in Priyanka’s women, students, academics, writers
terror. style or speaking and and the business community; there are
It pointed out that the Congress Par- deliberate attacks on the Constitution-
ty expresses its strong disappointment her voice had with al and other safeguards for scheduled
that the Prime Minister is cynically ex- castes, scheduled tribes, OBCs and mi-
ploiting the issue of National Security, Indira Gandhi, her norities; and there is a subversion of all
on which we are all united, to divert grandmother, and it institutions of governance.
attention from his colossal failures, bo- This meeting of the CWC reaffirmed
gus claims and persistent falsehoods. would be a big boost its commitment to serving India and its
India’s democracy is its strength and for the supporters of a people in our endeavour for inclusive
gives a voice to our people especially growth and shared prosperity. CWC
the weak and marginalised sections party which may be far assures the people that the Congress
of our society. Five years of Modi-BJP from being a favourite Party believes in what it promises and
Government has been a period of false has proven its credibility on deliver-
promises and betrayal of people’s trust to win Lok Sabha polls ing the same. In the run-up to the re-
and confidence. cent assembly elections in the state
This Government has been a failure of Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and
on all fronts and has inflicted pain and Chhattisgarh Congress President had
misery on the people through its reck- and Khet mazdoors are issues of grave promised a loan waiver to the farmers.
less decisions of demonetisation and national concern. The Modi Govern- The recently formed Congress govern-
the hasty imposition of a flawed GST. ment is guilty of monumental mis- ments in these states honoured this
These disrupted the Indian economy management of the Indian economy. promise by waiving the farmer’s loans.
and Trade and Industry. Lakhs of fac- National savings and investments have The CWC endorsed the promise made
tories were closed, unorganised sec- sharply declined, Banks are burdened by the Congress President to ensure
tor, micro, small and medium enter- with NPA’s and credit off-take of the minimum income support to the poor,
prises were worst affected and tens of Industry has reached a record low. weak and marginalised sections of
millions of workers lost their jobs and Exports are stagnant and industrial society when the Congress party comes
livelihood. production has been falling continu- to power.
The unprecedented joblessness, ously notwithstanding Government’s
agrarian crisis, and distress of Kisans boastful and misleading claims. letters@tehelka.com

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