Money is being taken out of the pockets of the common people, Gandhi said as he talked about the “rising” prices of fuel and cooking gas cylinders and the “higher” cost of private school education.He attacked the BJP-RSS at another rally in Mahendragarh, accusing them of not believing in the Constitution and wanting to “destroy” it.”This fight is a battle of ideology. On one side is the Congress, and on the other side are the BJP and the RSS. We say that India should be run as per the Constitution,” he said.But whatever the BJP does, it does so to “weaken” the Constitution, he said.”When the Congress is in power, it does not put pressure on the media, as we want it to be independent and show the truth. But by pressuring and threatening the media, the BJP attacks the Constitution,” he said.”When the Congress is in power, it ensures the independence of the Election Commission and other agencies. We want them to be the agencies of the country, and not of any party or an individual,” he said.Referring to last year’s protest by wrestlers, most of whom were from Haryana, Gandhi said, “Everybody saw what the BJP did to them.””Their (BJP) one member was indulging in sexual harassment, and they have nothing to do with that. It is also an attack on the Constitution because it says every woman should be protected,” Gandhi said.Notably, India’s top wrestlers, including Vinesh Phogat, Sakshi Malik, and Bajrang Punia, demanded the resignation of former Wrestling Federation of India chief and ex-BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh for allegedly harassing women wrestlers.Gandhi also targeted Modi for not visiting Manipur, which witnessed ethnic violence. “Modi ji remained mum when Manipur was burning. For one and a half years, he did not go there and still hasn’t. This is Modi attacking the Constitution,” he said.He alleged that the PM was working for a handful of industrialists.”If the loans of Ambani and Adani can be waived, then farmers’ loans can also be waived. If Ambani sells chips, Campa Cola, and cellphones and gets their right price, then a farmer should also get the right price (for his produce),” Gandhi said, adding that if the Congress comes to power, it will ensure farmers get MSP and their debts are waived.”Farmers do not want free gifts; they only want their rights,” he said.He asked the people to support the Congress in the elections and termed the small political parties as the “B, C, and D teams” of the BJP.”Oust the BJP from Haryana,” he asked the gathering.He also spoke about poll promises of his party, including Rs 2,000 per month to women, Rs 6,000 of social security pension and guaranteed MSP for crops.The counting of votes for the Assembly polls will take place on October 8.
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