Sonia Gandhi's statement to her party

[duvinnie]

"When I spoke to the Congress Parliamentary Party yesterday, I expected that there would be some disappointment and some sadness. But I have been totally overwhelmed by the outpouring of emotion from nearly every corner of our country. And I have been humbled by the love and affection that has been so spontaneously expressed.

"To all of you who are upset or disappointed, I have this to say: I am not going anywhere. I am still very much in politics. I will continue as Congress President and Chairperson, Congress Party in Parliament for as long as you want me to. I am one of you. And nothing will ever change that.

"I entered politics out of a sense of duty and commitment. My family has always treated politics as part of a crusade to create a better India. Indiraji and Rajivji made the supreme sacrifice for our nation. There examples inspired us all and speaking for myself, I know that I derive my strength from their courage. No matter how much adversity I have faced, it is nothing compared to what they had to go through. Today, it is their strength and their inspiration that guide me and the Congress party.

"I understand your disappointment. But I appeal to you to understand the depth of my sentiment, when I say that I cannot reverse my decision. We live in times when politics is about power. Let us show the world that for the Congress party, politics is about values and integrity.

"As I said, I am overwhelmed by your love. But now, we must get on with the serious business of undoing the damage done by the last government and of working to create the India of our dreams.

"I urge you to support the Congress Prime Minister. And I request you to give your full supprt to the new Cabinet. The Congress party is overflowing with talent. Let us give India the government it deserves.

"Speaking for myself. I will always be here, working for the party. The Congress is my life. All of you are my family. Let us now build the 21st Century India that was Rajivji's vision".


(I specially liked the part about 'undoing the damage' done by
the right wing fascists. Now if only a US president could
make this kind of speech in November...:-)

[IronLionZion]

1. Kerry claims he can undo most of the damage in the first 100 days

that will be a monstrous feat considering the amount of damage done and how much a lame-duck Bush could do.

Damn it, I really wanted Sonia Gandhi to be PM. Singh is good too but I like Gandhi. She speaks very well and people love her.

[duvinnie]

2. 100 days?

I wish him all the luck!
As for Sonia, she is truly stunning. Ive been following her career over time and must say that she has proven to be much better than anyone could have expected. She is the best thing to happen to Indian politics in a very, very long time. IMHO..