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Rahul Gandhi Vows to End Corruption, Announces Guarantees for Assam Voters

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi launched a sharp attack on Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, calling him the "most corrupt Chief Minister in India" ahead of the state's elections. He appealed to voters to support the Congress alliance to eliminate corruption, violence, and hatred from the state. Gandhi announced several guarantees, including a ₹25 lakh health insurance system, justice for Zubin Garg's family, pensions for seniors, and cash transfers for women. He also promised to provide permanent land titles to 10 lakh people, contrasting this with accusations that the current administration "snatches land."

Key Points: Rahul Gandhi's Assam Poll Pitch: Guarantees & Corruption Charge

  • Corruption charges against CM
  • ₹25 lakh health insurance guarantee
  • Permanent land titles for 10 lakh people
  • Pensions and cash transfers for welfare
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"Tomorrow is the day of change," Rahul Gandhi's call ahead of Assam Polls

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi attacks Himanta Sarma as "most corrupt," promises health insurance, land titles, and justice ahead of Assam elections.

"The Chief Minister of Assam is the most corrupt Chief Minister in India. - Rahul Gandhi"

New Delhi, April 8

Stepping up the poll pitch ahead of the April 9 Assam elections, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday launched a sharp attack on Himanta Biswa Sarma, accusing him of corruption and urged voters in Assam to support the Congress alliance in the upcoming elections.

In a post on X, Gandhi said, "An appeal to every family of Assam - no more spending even a single day in corruption. Himanta has looted Assam - Assam knows this, the country knows this. Tomorrow is the day of change. Vote for the Congress alliance. Jai Assam, Jai Hind."

Addressing voters, he further said, "This election is not just about changing the government. This is an election to eliminate violence, hatred, and corruption. The Chief Minister of Assam is the most corrupt Chief Minister in India. He has broken all limits of corruption. The whole of Assam knows this. Every child in Assam deeply understands this fact."

Outlining his party's promises, Gandhi announced, "The Congress party is going to give you guarantees. First guarantee: Within 100 days, we will ensure justice for Zubin Garg and his family. Second guarantee: A new health insurance system for Assam, through which every family will receive ₹25 lakh for healthcare and medical treatment."

He added that the party would introduce welfare measures for senior citizens and women, stating, "For our senior citizens, we are creating a new ministry, and we will provide them with a pension of ₹1250 every month. For women, there will be unconditional cash transfers to their bank accounts, and the government will provide ₹50,000 to start a new business."

Highlighting land rights, Gandhi said, "And we are going to provide permanent land titles (permanent patta) to 10 lakh people. Your Chief Minister snatches land from you; we will give you the right to land."

He concluded by urging voters to back Congress candidates, saying, "Please support our candidates, ensure the victory of every candidate, and bring a Congress party alliance government to power in Assam."

The remarks come amid intensified campaigning in Assam, with political parties making competing promises on welfare, governance, and development ahead of the elections.

- ANI

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Aman W
Finally, someone is talking about permanent land titles (patta)! This is a huge issue in Assam. If Congress can actually deliver on this for 10 lakh people, it will be a game-changer. Our family has been struggling with land rights for years. 🤞
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Rohit P
Strong words against corruption are needed, but they need to be backed by strong evidence. Just calling someone "the most corrupt" isn't enough for the average voter. We need to see the charges proven in court. The focus should be on development, not just mudslinging.
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Sarah B
The pension for seniors and support for women entrepreneurs is a positive step. ₹1250 may not seem like much in cities, but in rural Assam it can make a real difference. Hope these policies are well-designed to actually reach the beneficiaries.
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Karthik V
Jai Assam! The promise of justice for Zubin Garg's family is important. It shows commitment to addressing local grievances. But the 100-day timeline seems very ambitious. Let's see if they can walk the talk. The people of Assam deserve a government that works for them, not just before elections.
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Nisha Z
As a woman from Guwahati, the unconditional cash transfer and business seed money sounds empowering. But the devil is in the details—will there be bureaucratic hurdles? We need transparency in how these schemes are rolled out. The election is about choosing the party with a clear, executable plan.

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