IANS | 03 May, 2024
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's proposed visit to Odisha on Friday was
cancelled as he had to file nomination for the Raebareli Lok Sabha
constituency in Uttar Pradesh.
The Wayanad MP, however, virtually addressed a rally in Rayagada constituency through a video conference.
Expressing
regret for the cancellation of his tour, Rahul Gandhi during his
virtual speech said: "I am sorry for failing to come today as I have to
file my nomination papers at Raebareli. Very soon, I will meet you."
During his speech, he criticised the Central government over several issues.
"Congress safeguards the rights of Adivasis whom BJP calls as 'Vanvasi'," Rahul Gandhi said.
"A
list of poor families from across the country will be prepared and one
woman member from each family will be selected in whose account annually
Rs 1 lakh or Rs 8,500 every month will be deposited till the family
comes out of poverty under the Mahalaxmi Yojana," he added.