Here are the highlights of Rahul Gandhi's first speech as the Congress vice president.

In 1947, India was liberated not by arms but by non-violence and through the voice of the people. The Congress said we will use non-violence and sent the British home. Gandhiji's successors ensured democracy was the bedrock of our Constitution. Every Indian is going to be supported by the Congress, no matter what caste, religion. The Green Revolution restored the voice of the farmer; the IT revolution literally gave people the voice. Manmohan Singhji unleased the voice of thousands by giving entrepreneurial rights.

Voices of thousands are telling us that India's governmental system is stuck in the past and is a system that dis-empowers. Why is our youth angry? Because they are alienated as the powerful drive around in cars with red beacons.

The corrupt stand up and talk about eradicating corruption. Those who disrespect women every day talk about women's rights.

We will champion the voice of every single Indian.

We need to respond immediately to the need to create more jobs.