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Manmohan Singh renominated as CPP leader
"The people's verdict tells us that above all else
they crave honest and capable governance and decency in public
life. We must not disappoint them," Gandhi said.
In his acceptance speech, Singh said the "impressive
mandate" came with "the challenge of rising expectations".
"The youth of India, inspired by the leadership of
Rahul Gandhi, have voted in large numbers for our party.But it
is in the nature of the youth to be impatient. They will not
tolerate business as usual. They expect us to work with
renewed energy," he said.
The Prime Minister also sought to reach out to the
opposition parties. With the disruptions in the 14th Lok
Sabha, apparently weighing heavily on his mind, the Prime
Minister hoped that the 15th Lok Sabha will witness "a more
cooperative atmosphere and more productive proceedings."
"We will extend a hand of friendship to members of all
political parties, cutting across the political spectrum and
invite them to play the role of a constructive opposition,"
Singh said.
Earlier citing a relevant clause of the constitution
of the CPP, Gandhi named Singh as the party's leader in the
Lok Sabha and urged members to support him.
"His dignified, determined and effective leadership of
the government has been an inspiration for us all and has
received overwhelming approval from the people of the
country," she said.
Gandhi also hailed Singh's record as Prime Minister
for the past five years and said, "We look forward to his
leadership in the coming years."
Expressing happiness that there were several new and
younger faces among the elected members, she said, "As party
members, whether occupying government office or not, whether
having a position in the organisation or not, we have a duty
to remain disciplined and united, putting party before self."
"After many years of fractious politics, we should
work together with the Parliamentary representatives of all
parties towards restoring the decorum of political discourse,"
she said.
The CPP unanimously adopted a resolution thanking the
people for the "clear mandate" and assuring them that the
party would strive to fulfil the promises in the election
manifesto.
"The verdict of the voter in 2009 is visibly and
strongly different from the mandate in previous elections
during a decade and a half. The people of India have given a
mandate for secularism and inclusive growth. ... It has
become a watershed verdict for the welfare of the aam aadmi
(common man)," Gandhi said.
Buoyed over the poll verdict, Gandhi told the meeting
"we have seen that notions such as anti-incumbency, and pulls
and pressures from caste or region, can be overcome by
dedication and real work."
At the outset, Gandhi said a long and difficult
election had come to an end with a result that was both
"exhilarating and sobering".
"We have received a generous mandate, but one that
comes with onerous responsibilities. We have won an election
but also undertaken a serious obligation," she said.
Indicating that the new government would be a "blend of
experience and energy", Singh said the party's composition in
the new Lok Sabha was a "blessing for the government".
"You represent a healthy mix of experience, talent and
youthful enterprise. Our government will, therefore, be a
blend of experience and energy," he said.
The Prime Minister said "the inspirational leadership" of
Sonia Gandhi and the "enterprise and ingenuity" of Rahul and
the dedication and hard work of all Congress workers has made
the victory possible.
"The people of India have given us an impressive verdict.
They have rubbished the fashionable theory of anti-incumbency.
But we have to work harder and better to secure a wholesome
mandate, entirely in our favour. That is the challenge before
our party and our government," he said.
With Singh's re-election, the process of formation of
the new government is expected to gain momentum with the
Congress expecting to approach President Pratibha Patil to
stake claim. The letter from the AICC would be accompanied by
letters of support from UPA constituents. PTI
they crave honest and capable governance and decency in public
life. We must not disappoint them," Gandhi said.
In his acceptance speech, Singh said the "impressive
mandate" came with "the challenge of rising expectations".
"The youth of India, inspired by the leadership of
Rahul Gandhi, have voted in large numbers for our party.But it
is in the nature of the youth to be impatient. They will not
tolerate business as usual. They expect us to work with
renewed energy," he said.
The Prime Minister also sought to reach out to the
opposition parties. With the disruptions in the 14th Lok
Sabha, apparently weighing heavily on his mind, the Prime
Minister hoped that the 15th Lok Sabha will witness "a more
cooperative atmosphere and more productive proceedings."
"We will extend a hand of friendship to members of all
political parties, cutting across the political spectrum and
invite them to play the role of a constructive opposition,"
Singh said.
Earlier citing a relevant clause of the constitution
of the CPP, Gandhi named Singh as the party's leader in the
Lok Sabha and urged members to support him.
"His dignified, determined and effective leadership of
the government has been an inspiration for us all and has
received overwhelming approval from the people of the
country," she said.
Gandhi also hailed Singh's record as Prime Minister
for the past five years and said, "We look forward to his
leadership in the coming years."
Expressing happiness that there were several new and
younger faces among the elected members, she said, "As party
members, whether occupying government office or not, whether
having a position in the organisation or not, we have a duty
to remain disciplined and united, putting party before self."
"After many years of fractious politics, we should
work together with the Parliamentary representatives of all
parties towards restoring the decorum of political discourse,"
she said.
The CPP unanimously adopted a resolution thanking the
people for the "clear mandate" and assuring them that the
party would strive to fulfil the promises in the election
manifesto.
"The verdict of the voter in 2009 is visibly and
strongly different from the mandate in previous elections
during a decade and a half. The people of India have given a
mandate for secularism and inclusive growth. ... It has
become a watershed verdict for the welfare of the aam aadmi
(common man)," Gandhi said.
Buoyed over the poll verdict, Gandhi told the meeting
"we have seen that notions such as anti-incumbency, and pulls
and pressures from caste or region, can be overcome by
dedication and real work."
At the outset, Gandhi said a long and difficult
election had come to an end with a result that was both
"exhilarating and sobering".
"We have received a generous mandate, but one that
comes with onerous responsibilities. We have won an election
but also undertaken a serious obligation," she said.
Indicating that the new government would be a "blend of
experience and energy", Singh said the party's composition in
the new Lok Sabha was a "blessing for the government".
"You represent a healthy mix of experience, talent and
youthful enterprise. Our government will, therefore, be a
blend of experience and energy," he said.
The Prime Minister said "the inspirational leadership" of
Sonia Gandhi and the "enterprise and ingenuity" of Rahul and
the dedication and hard work of all Congress workers has made
the victory possible.
"The people of India have given us an impressive verdict.
They have rubbished the fashionable theory of anti-incumbency.
But we have to work harder and better to secure a wholesome
mandate, entirely in our favour. That is the challenge before
our party and our government," he said.
With Singh's re-election, the process of formation of
the new government is expected to gain momentum with the
Congress expecting to approach President Pratibha Patil to
stake claim. The letter from the AICC would be accompanied by
letters of support from UPA constituents. PTI
