Speaking at a press conference in Dubai, Congress President Rahul Gandhi said he has great respect for SP and BSP leaders, but they have a right to do what they want. Earlier on Friday, SP and BSP announced an alliance for the upcoming Lok Sabha polls in the country.
During his maiden visit to the UAE, Gandhi addressed the Indian diaspora at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Friday. He also addressed a gathering of Indian workers at the Labour Colony later.
In his address at the cricket stadium, Gandhi praised the UAE for declaring 2019 as the 'Year of Tolerance', saying that India, on the other hand, has been witnessing four-and-a-half years of "intolerance".
Gandhi, along with senior leader Sam Pitroda, met with the business leaders at breakfast, hosted by Sunny Varkey.
- On relations with Pakistan, Rahul Gandhi said he will not tolerate violence on Indians
- The Congress President Rahul Gandhi met UAE ministers during his two-day visit to Dubai and Abu Dhabi
- Rahul Gandhi reached Dubai on the evening of Thursday, 10 January
Bureaucrats and Institutions Against RSS: Rahul Gandhi
Reflecting upon the 2019 election, Rahul Gandhi said that "massive response" is coming from bureaucrats and institutions against the RSS' thinking "that the voice of the people is irrelevant".
Demonetisation and GST Vitiated Atmosphere, Says Congress President
Speaking on the government's twin economic reforms, Rahul Gandhi said: "India is facing a 14-year low with regard to investments. A couple of ill-advised economic policies like Demonetisation and GST has vitiated the atmosphere".
“Demonetisation by PM Modi was a rash and irresponsible action. He was directly responsible for the decimation of informal sector.” he added.
Will Not Tolerate Violence on Indians By Pakistan: Rahul Gandhi
Commenting upon relations with Pakistan, Rahul Gandhi said: “I am all for a peaceful relationship with Pakistan, but, I will absolutely not tolerate violence being carried out on innocent Indians by the Pakistani state.”
I Have Tremendous Respect For SP and BSP Leaders, Says Rahul Gandhi
Speaking at a press conference in Dubai, Congress President Rahul Gandhi said he has great respect for the leaders of Samajwadi Party and Bahujan Samaj Party, and that they have a right to do what they want. Earlier on Saturday, 12 January, the SP and BSP announced an alliance.
“BSP and SP have made a political decision. It's on us on how to strengthen the Congress party in Uttar Pradesh and we will fight with our full capacity,” he also said adding that his party will contest the Lok Sabha election in Uttar Pradesh with “full force”.