New Delhi: In a video message shared by Congress on social media, former Congress president Sonia Gandhi criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) for allegedly creating a distressing atmosphere in the country. Urging citizens to rally behind the Congress party, she highlighted the widespread challenges gripping the nation.

“Today in every corner of the country, youth are facing unemployment, women are facing atrocities, Dalits, tribals, backward classes and minorities are facing terrible discrimination,” Gandhi said in the video. Accusing Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the BJP of promoting hatred for political gain, Gandhi asserted that the Congress party has always fought for the progress of all, justice for the deprived, and to strengthen the country.

She implored voters to support the Congress party once again and highlighted the party's manifesto, 'Nyay Patra,' which pledges to uplift the impoverished, empower youth and women, support farmers and laborers, and strengthen marginalized communities. “The Congress and INDIA alliance is dedicated to protecting the Constitution and democracy. Vote for Congress for a bright future for all and together let us build a strong and united India,” she said.

Her video message came as voting for the third phase of Lok Sabha elections is underway in 93 constituencies across 11 states and UT. The Congress party has been asserting that this Lok Sabha election is for saving the Constitution and the rights of tribals, poor, and backward. Earlier in the day, senior Congress leader Rahul Gandhi criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi and alleged that he wanted to hand over 'Jal, Jungle, Jameen' belonging to tribals to industrialists.

Addressing an election rally in Jharkhand's Chaibasa, the former Congress president said, “PM wants to hand over the 'Jal, Jungle, Jameen' of the tribals to 14-15 industrialists...Narendra Modi works for Adani, Ambani ...he made 22 people billionaires in his 10-year tenure... We will provide ₹1 lakh annually to poor women if voted to power.” He said INDIA bloc leaders were ready to sacrifice their lives to save the Constitution.

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