Sonia Gandhi Announces Six-Point Scheme Ahead Of Telangana Polls

The Congress has announced six guarantees if it comes to power in Telangana in what now is becoming an increasingly familiar strategy. Buoyed by its massive victory in next-door Karnataka earlier this year, the Congress has announced provisions for all -- women, farmers, youth, statehood activists the elderly population and the homeless.

"I, along with my colleagues, had the opportunity to be part of the birth of this great state. Now it is our duty to take it to a new height," said former party chief Sonia Gandhi while making the announcement.

"It has been my dream to see the Congress government in Telangana that will work for all sections of society. Are you all going to give us your support?" she asked the people.