"To change Jammu and Kashmir, the local leaders need to be empowered," Rahul Gandhi said.
Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi spoke at a rally in Jammu today.
Here are the highlights:
Since 2004, there is UPA Government in Delhi and our focus has been on giving 'rights' to people of the nation
Does a sarpanch, local body leader in Jammu and Kashmir have any powers?
In 21st century politics, the local leaders need to be empowered
To change J&K, the local leaders need to be empowered, youth need to be given employment and the women have to be helped.
Our focus since 2004 has been on giving rights to people of this country
We passed the food bill. We didn't want anyone to be hungry in this country
Look at our programs, MNREGA or Food bill, the truth is that without Panchayati Raj and Sarpanches, these programs can't function
These programs develop from villages
Sarpanches and Panchayats will have to support the government
Some critical decisions will be taken in small villages, and we can't do it without your cooperation
If the situation needs to change in J&K, we need to give power and responsibilities to our Sarpanches and local bodies
The women in J&K are our backbone, we need to help them. I can't see many women here today
We are providing training to thousands of youth in this country
What you can do, no MLA or minister can do. The local work needs to be done by you - that is your role.
We will implement 73rd, 74th Amendment here. You will get your dues, I will fight for you
I have just spoken to the Chief Minister about Food Security and he was concerned that a little less food will be allocated under the new law.
We want the law implemented and we will make up the deficit
Whatever we're doing in the rest of the states, we want to do that in J&K
Look at Kerala where the Sarpanchs are empowered, that is the political future and that is what will happen in J&K
Till you get your rights, I will keep coming here and continue to fight for your rights
Here are the highlights:
Since 2004, there is UPA Government in Delhi and our focus has been on giving 'rights' to people of the nation
Does a sarpanch, local body leader in Jammu and Kashmir have any powers?
In 21st century politics, the local leaders need to be empowered
To change J&K, the local leaders need to be empowered, youth need to be given employment and the women have to be helped.
Our focus since 2004 has been on giving rights to people of this country
We passed the food bill. We didn't want anyone to be hungry in this country
Look at our programs, MNREGA or Food bill, the truth is that without Panchayati Raj and Sarpanches, these programs can't function
These programs develop from villages
Sarpanches and Panchayats will have to support the government
Some critical decisions will be taken in small villages, and we can't do it without your cooperation
If the situation needs to change in J&K, we need to give power and responsibilities to our Sarpanches and local bodies
The women in J&K are our backbone, we need to help them. I can't see many women here today
We are providing training to thousands of youth in this country
What you can do, no MLA or minister can do. The local work needs to be done by you - that is your role.
We will implement 73rd, 74th Amendment here. You will get your dues, I will fight for you
I have just spoken to the Chief Minister about Food Security and he was concerned that a little less food will be allocated under the new law.
We want the law implemented and we will make up the deficit
Whatever we're doing in the rest of the states, we want to do that in J&K
Look at Kerala where the Sarpanchs are empowered, that is the political future and that is what will happen in J&K
Till you get your rights, I will keep coming here and continue to fight for your rights
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