UPA never deviated from its policies: Sonia

May 22, 2013 20:38

"This is an appropriate moment to celebrate and reflect on what we sought to do in the past nine years," said Gandhi.

"The UPA's focus was never in doubt; it never deviated from its policies," said Gandhi.

She added that she was disappointed that crucial legislations had not been passed in Parliament due to the "principal opposition's obstructionist approach".

Gandhi appealed to the BJP-led NDA and other opposition parties to collectively ensure the passage of the food security and land bills.

She also alleged that the prime minister had been subjected to unrelenting hostility and abuse by the opposition..

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