Raebareli: Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, daughter of Congress President Sonia Gandhi and sister of party vice-president Rahul Gandhi broke her silence on the allegations levelled by BJP against her husband. “What is happening now? Whenever we switch on TV, we hear arrogant language and personal attacks. Many things are being said about my family, my husband. I feel sad the way humiliating things are being said. I keep telling my children that one day the truth will come out” said Priyanka Gandhi Vadra while speaking at Raebareli from where her mother Sonia Gandhi is seeking a fourth term in parliament.

1. Camp: Raebareli, UP
Date: 22 April, 2014
Time: 1.30 pm
Priyanka Gandhi in Raebareli hits back at opposition for baseless charges against her family
Raebareli: Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, daughter of Congress President Sonia Gandhi and sister of party vice-president Rahul Gandhi
broke her silence on the allegations levelled by BJP against her husband.
“What is happening now? Whenever we switch on TV, we hear arrogant language and personal attacks. Many things are being
said about my family, my husband. I feel sad the way humiliating things are being said. I keep telling my children that one day
the truth will come out” said Priyanka Gandhi Vadra while speaking at Raebareli from where her mother Sonia Gandhi is seeking
a fourth term in parliament.
“I am sad because the poll campaign, which should focus on people and development, is used for attacking us. Indira Ji had
taught me, if you are sincere and honest from your heart, if your intentions are clear, then you do not have to be worried. This
quality itself will act as a shield for us. The more they insult us, the stronger we emerge. The more they try to suppress us, the
more we will rise. This is what I learnt from Indira Gandhi. So, the more I will be humiliated, more will be my determination to
fight” further said Priyanka.
“I am not worried that they attack us. But I feel that elections must be fought with development as the main plank. It must be
focussed on the requirements of the people. The agenda must be based on what we are going to do for the welfare of the
people and development of our country. What are we going to for our youth, how we are going to take our country forward etc
must be the main talking points in an election. But the opposition misleads people with baseless allegations against us. I feel sad
for such misdeeds” she added.
“Our country is known for its rich culture, unity in diversity and peace. But these values are at danger at present. That is I want
to appeal to you” warned Priyanka Gandhi and continued, “Don’t vote for Sonia Gandhi, but for a good future of your children
and for your country. Vote for an India where everyone – Hindu, Muslim, Sikh, Christians, and Jain- live in harmony and love
each other”. “Are we looking for a nation where people fight each other on caste and religion? Are we looking for a country
where different castes and religions are being pitted against each other?” she asked.
“So, you vote for a good nation, for the future of your children and the youth here. Vote for those who will take our country
forward by treating everyone equally” urged Priyanka Gandhi Vadra.

2. ““I think there has been a political attack on my family and they have used my husband to make this attack, which has gone on
for the past two years. I feel very strongly about it” she commented to the media while going back from the meeting.
Text of the speech by Priyanka Gandhi Vadra at Raebareli
This is election time; various people come to you and make promises. But I do not like to ask votes. You have given us a lot –
your love and support.
You have given a lot to my family and to my mother. It is a big thing that we have been able to work with you. So I won’t ask you
for your votes or anything else. You know very well about the works done by Sonia Gandhi for your region like erecting electric
post polls and wiring, roads and factories. You always supported Sonia Ji and she always fought for you. We have a family
relationship with Raebareli. So, for me it is very embarrassing, to asks vote For Sonia Ji. I know there is no need to ask for your
support. You extend warm love and affection to us and it is more than enough for us.
Recently I had read a letter written by a South American columnist to his friends. He had written ‘normally we tell what we
think; we must tell only those things which our heart tells us’. Sometimes, it comes to my mind what is happening in our
country. What kind of election we are facing now? What all are the issues being raised during present polls.
Kindness has been the culture of India. This is what great personalities like Buddha and Gandhi ji had taught us. This country
accepted my mother. She was not born her still you welcomed her from the core of your heart; extended full support and love
to her. This is our culture.
But, what is happening now? Whenever we switch on TV, we hear arrogant language, abuses and personal attacks. Many things
are being said about my family, my husband. I feel sad the way humiliating things are being said. I keep telling my children that
one day the truth will come out.
I am sad because the poll campaign, which should focus on people and development, is used for attacking us. Indira Ji had
taught me, if you are sincere and honest from your heart, if your intentions are clear, then you do not have to be worried. This
quality itself will act as a shield for us. The more they insult us, the stronger we emerge. The more they try to suppress us, the
more we will rise. This is what I learnt from Indira Gandhi. So, the more I will be humiliated, more will be my determination to
fight.
I am not worried that they attack us. But I feel that elections must be fought with development as the main plank. It must be
focussed on the requirements of the people. The agenda must be based on what we are going to do for the welfare of the
people and development of our country. What are we going to for our youth, how we are going to take our country forward etc
must be the main talking point in an election. But the opposition misleads people with baseless allegations against us. I feel sad
for such misdeeds.

3. Our country is known for its rich culture, unity in diversity and peace. But these values are at danger at present. That is I want to
appeal to you. I am very confident and I have no doubt at all that you will support Sonia Gandhi, wholeheartedly. You support
her not because that we have a family relation but because you have experienced how honestly she works for you.
Don’t vote for Sonia Gandhi, but vote for the good future of your children and for your country. Vote for an India where
everyone – Hindu, Muslim, Sikh, Christians, Jain- live in harmony and love each other. Are we looking for a nation where people
fight each other on caste and religion? Are we looking for a country where different castes and religions are being pitted against
each other? I came here just to remind you this.
So, you vote for a good nation, for the future of your children and the youth here. Vote for those who will take our country
forward by treating everyone equally.
“I think there has been a political attack on my family and they have used my husband to make this attack, which has gone on
for the past two years. I feel very strongly about it”.
Thank you.