Choose govt that upholds Constitution, Manmohan urges voters in Assam

In a video message, former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Friday mentioned Assam is being “divided on the basis of religion, culture and language” and urged voters to vote for a authorities that “upholds the Constitution of India and the principles of democracy”.
Forty-seven constituencies of Assam go to vote on Saturday within the first section of a three-part election.
Dr Singh, who represented Assam in Rajya Sabha for 28 years (1991-2019), mentioned, “You must vote for a government that upholds the Constitution of India and the principles of democracy. You must vote for a government that will care for every citizen, for every community. You must vote for a government that will ensure inclusive growth. You must vote for the government that will put Assam once again on the path of peace and development.”
Dr Singh recalled the tumultuous occasions Assam confronted due to “a long period of insurgency and unrest” and the way from 2001 to 2016, below the management of former CM, late Tarun Gogoi, the state “made a new beginning towards peace and development”.
“However, it is now facing very serious setbacks. Society is being divided on the basis of religion, culture and language. The basic rights of the common man are being denied, there is an atmosphere of tension and fear. Ill-conceived ‘Note-Bandi’ and badly implemented GST have weakened the economy,” he mentioned.
The Congress is dedicated to guard the language, tradition and historical past of Assam and make sure the well-being of all communities, he mentioned. He added that if voted to energy, the social gathering will do its greatest to repeal the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA).
Describing the 5 ensures of the Congress manifesto as “practical” assurances, Dr Singh mentioned they’ll lead the state right into a “path of prosperity”.