New Delhi, Nov 19 (ANI): Accusing the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led NDA government of pursuing communal and divisive politics, Congress president Sonia Gandhi on Thursday said that the ruling establishment’s policies had not benefitted the poor. Speaking at the 98th birth anniversary celebrations of former prime minister Indira Gandhi, Sonia said that BJP and RSS were trying to ‘dismantle’ the legacy of Congress and vowed to defeat them. She said today, when one sees the ruling establishment pursuing communal and divisive politics. When we see the ruling establishment following policies that favour few and powerful at the expense of the weak and peace being violated blatantly to obtain votes. She further said Indira’s values acquire even greater importance. The Congress president said that Indira Gandhi left an indelible imprint on the society, adding that she would be remembered for her commitment towards nation and people. She also said that national unity and secularism were pillars of the former prime minister’s belief. She also praised the Youth Congress for naming the Indira Gandhi’s Birth Anniversary celebrations event as ‘ Maa Tujhe Salaam’.The Youth Congress today has organised series of functions to highlight the contribution of Indira Gandhi towards nation building.
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