Gandhi Wanted to Unite All, Modi Wants to Divide: Rahul in Wardha

Rahul Gandhi will be leading the deliberations at the CWC meeting in Maharashtra’s Wardha on 2 October.

Manmohan Singh, Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi at Sevagram Ashram in Maharashtra’s Wardha. 

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Congress President Rahul Gandhi, while addresing a rally in Maharashtra’s Wardha on Tuesday, 2 October, slammed Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the government’s alleged unfulfilled promises in the backdop.

“While Mahatma Gandhi wanted to unite India, PM Modi wants to divide us,” said Gandhi in the backdrop of Mahatma Gandhi’s irth anniversary.

Earlier in the day, Gandhi led the deliberations at the Congress Working Committee (CWC) meeting in Maharashtra's Wardha along with UPA chairperson Sonia Gandhi and Manmohan Singh.

The meeting also condemned the Modi government’s attitude towards farmers in the country, on a day when police used water cannons and tear gas shells against protesting farmers outside Delhi.

• The CWC is the top decision-making body of the Congress
  
• The meeting on 2 October is being seen as the Congress seeking to send a political message to the country ahead of the 2019 general elections
  
• Earlier in the day, Rahul Gandhi and Sonia Gandhi paid tributes at Rajghat on the occasion of Mahatma Gandhi’s 150th birth anniversary
  

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Updated at:2nd Oct, 2018 at 9:07 PM

Rahul Gandhi's Schedule in Wardha on 2 October

Following is Congress President Rahul Gandhi's schedule in Maharashtra's Wardha on 2 October:

• 11:15 am: Prayer at Bapu Kutir, Sevagram Ashram, Wardha
• 12:30 pm: CWC Meeting at Mahadev Bhawan, Sevagram Ashram
• 2:45 pm: Garlanding of the statue of Mahatma Gandhi and Padyatra
• 3:45 pm: Sankalp Rally at Circus Ground, Ramnagar, Wardha

Updated at:1st Oct, 2018 at 4:36 PM

Rahul and Sonia Gandhi Pay Tributes at Rajghat on Mahatma Gandhi's 150th Birth Anniversary

Sonia Gandhi pays tribute at Rajghat on the occasion of Mahatma Gandhi’s 150th birth anniversary. (Photo: AP)

Updated at:2nd Oct, 2018 at 11:04 AM

'Gandhiji a Living Set of Ideas and Values Flowing Through India': Rahul Gandhi

Taking to Twitter on the occasion of Mahatma Gandhi’s 150th birth anniversary, Rahul Gandhi said, “Gandhiji is not an immobile statue, he is a living set of ideas and values flowing through India.”

Updated at:2nd Oct, 2018 at 8:52 AM

Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal Pays Tribute at Rajghat on Mahatma Gandhi's Birth Anniversary

Updated at:2nd Oct, 2018 at 8:57 AM

Congress To Launch ‘Gaddi Choro Andolan’ From Wardha On 2 October

At the CWC meeting in Maharasthra's Wardha, the Congress will discuss the country’s social, political and cultural atmosphere and pass a resolution urging people to follow Mahatma Gandhi’s vision of love, peace and brotherhood.

Updated at:2nd Oct, 2018 at 10:01 AM

Before the CWC Meet at Sevagram, a Schoolgirl Tells us Why She's Inspired by Mahatma Gandhi

Updated at:2nd Oct, 2018 at 12:03 PM

Congress Leaders Start Arriving at Sevagram Ashram for CWC Meet

Congress leader Ghulam Nabi Azad at Sevagram Ashram.(Photo: Neeraj Gupta/The Quint)

Updated at:2nd Oct, 2018 at 12:03 PM

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Rahul Gandhi Arrives at Sevagram Ashram for CWC Meet

Congress president Rahul Gandhi has arrived at the Sevagram Ashram in Maharashtra, along with Sonia Gandhi and Manmohan Singh, for the CWC meeting.

(Photo: Neeraj Gupta/The Quint)

Updated at:2nd Oct, 2018 at 12:13 PM

'Modi Govt No Different from Pre-Independence British Govt': Congress

Slamming the Modi government over the handling of the farmers' protest at the Delhi border on Tuesday, Congress spokesperson Randeep Surjewala, who is in Maharashtra's Wardha for the CWC meet, said:

“On the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, the Modi government has shown that it is no different from the pre-independence British government in India. British government then used to exploit the farmers and today the Modi govt is firing tear gas shells at farmers.”

Congress spokesperson Randeep Surjewala

Updated at:2nd Oct, 2018 at 12:59 PM

Watch: Congress Addresses the Media After CWC Meeting

Addressing the media after the meeting, Congress spokesperson Randeep Surjewala said, "It is time for start of a new freedom struggle against the Modi government, which has created an atmosphere of division and prejudice in the country.”

Updated at:2nd Oct, 2018 at 3:20 PM

Rahul Gandhi, Sonia Gandhi Wash Plates at Bapu Kuti

Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi wash their plates after lunch at Bapu Kuti in Wardha’s Sevagram.

Updated at:2nd Oct, 2018 at 3:21 PM

Rahul Gandhi, Jyotiraditya Scindia Participate in Foot March in Wardha

Congress President Rahul Gandhi and Jyotiraditya Scindia during foot march on the occasion of the 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi.

(Photo: ANI)

(Photo: ANI)

(Photo: ANI)

Updated at:2nd Oct, 2018 at 3:26 PM

Earlier Visuals From the CWC Meet

(Photo Courtesy: Twitter/@INCIndia)

(Photo Courtesy: Twitter/@INCIndia)

(Photo Courtesy: Twitter/@INCIndia)

Updated at:2nd Oct, 2018 at 3:35 PM

Rahul Gandhi, Sonia Gandhi, Interact with People in Wardha

Congress President Rahul Gandhi and UPA Chairperson Sonia Gandhi interacted with an enthusiastic crowd in Wardha.

Congress President Rahul Gandhi clicks a selfie with an enthusiastic kid. 

UPA chairperson Sonia Gandhi is greeted by elated supporters.

Updated at:2nd Oct, 2018 at 3:58 PM

Gandhi Wanted to Unite All, Modi Wants to Divide: Rahul Gandhi in Wardha

Congress President Rahul Gandhi, while addresing a rally in Maharashtra’s Wardha on Tuesday, 2 October, slammed Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the government’s alleged unfulfilled promises.

Rahul Gandhi addresses a rally in Wardha, Maharashtra.

Rahul Gandhi addresses a rally in Wardha, Maharashtra.

Rahul Gandhi addresses a rally in Wardha, Maharashtra.

Rahul Gandhi addresses a rally in Wardha, Maharashtra.

Rahul Gandhi addresses a rally in Wardha, Maharashtra.

Updated at:2nd Oct, 2018 at 5:28 PM