Get your act together, Sonia warns party, allies
May 23, 2012 02:28
Marking the third anniversary of the UPA II government, Congress chief Sonia Gandhi on Tuesday put the ruling coalition in poll mode, warning her party and allies that they have two years to get their act together as UPA-2 can hope to renew its mandate in 2014 only on the basis of performance rather than promises.
Her remarks came after Prime Minister Manmohan Singh in his speech acknowledged that people were angry and frustrated over corruption. "We know there is public frustration and anger over the issue of corruption. I wish to assure our people that we are working sincerely to address the issue," the PM said in a candid acknowledgement of the problem which is seen as having sapped the goodwill for the government.
Sonia outlined the task ahead, saying, "We are aware that only two years are left when we will be seeking a new mandate from the people. We are fully aware that the result of that will not depend on our promises but on the nature of work done by us."
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