**Rahul Gandhi Promises to Scrap Agniveer Scheme, Targets Modi’s Policies**
In his maiden election rally in Haryana, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi launched scathing attacks on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, vowing to dismantle the controversial Agniveer military recruitment scheme and accusing the Modi government of neglecting farmers’ welfare.
Gandhi, addressing the crowd in Mahendragarh, highlighted the disparity in the treatment of farmers and industrialists under Modi’s regime, alleging a bias towards the latter. He criticized the government’s decision to waive loans for industrialists while ignoring farmers’ debts, stating that the Congress-led INDIA bloc would prioritize farmer relief.
**Modi Turns Jawans into Labourers, Alleges Gandhi**
Asserting the patriotic spirit of Haryana’s youth, Gandhi accused Modi of diminishing the stature of Indian soldiers, likening them to laborers. He condemned the Agniveer scheme, attributing its creation to the Prime Minister’s Office rather than the armed forces. Promising its abolition under an INDIA bloc government, Gandhi emphasized the scheme’s failure to provide adequate benefits to soldiers.
**Haryana’s Farmers to Receive Debt Relief, Assures Gandhi**
Promising debt waivers for farmers, Gandhi assured that the INDIA bloc would establish a commission dedicated to addressing farmers’ financial burdens. Criticizing the government’s alleged favoritism towards industrialists, he questioned the absence of inquiries into financial dealings with corporate giants like Adani and Ambani.
**Congress Charts Vision for Women Empowerment**
Detailing the Congress manifesto’s provisions, Gandhi highlighted plans for empowering women by providing financial assistance. Under the proposed scheme, one woman from each family would receive Rs 8,500 deposited directly into her bank account, symbolizing the party’s commitment to gender equality and economic empowerment.
**Rally Draws Support for Congress-INDIA Alliance**
Amidst enthusiastic crowds, Gandhi expressed confidence in the Congress and INDIA alliance’s electoral prospects in Haryana, predicting a sweeping victory. He rallied support for Bhiwani-Mahendragarh LS candidate Rao Dan Singh, urging voters to endorse the alliance’s vision for progressive governance.
**Final Push Ahead of Haryana’s Polls**
As Haryana prepares for the sixth phase of Lok Sabha elections on May 25, Gandhi’s fiery rhetoric underscores the intensifying political contest in the state, with the Congress seeking to capitalize on public discontent and consolidate its position against the ruling BJP.
