Rahul Gandhi kicks off Congress' poll campaign in Rajasthan, woos 'aam aadmi'

Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi, who kicked off his party's election campaign in Rajasthan on Wednesday, said the country can witness development only when the government concentrates on the welfare of the common man, tribals and poorer sections of society.

Gandhi, who was addressing the Adivasi Kisan rally in Salumar in Udaipur division, is also expected to address a rally in Baran on September 17.

Congress President Sonia Gandhi will also address two rallies in Rajasthan.

The Congress Party kickstarted its election campaign in Rajasthan a day after Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi addressed a rally in Jaipur, where he was critical of the UPA II Government's leadership and policies.

Launching a scathing attack on the UPA over the rampant corruption and scandals, Modi yesterday said the country is on the 'verge of destruction'.

Addressing a rally at Amroodon ka Bagh in Jaipur, Modi said there is no accountability in the UPA II Government at the Centre.

"With Congress, we can't make India corruption free. For that, the medicine is to free ourselves of Congress," said Modi.

"Now, the children will learn A for Adarsh scam, B for Bofors scam, C for CWG scam, D for 'Damad Ka Karobar'. This is a government, which is without a 'Neta' (leader), Naitikta (morality), 'Neeyat' (intention) and 'Neeti' (policy)," he added.

The assembly elections in four states, including Rajasthan, later this year have been hyped as the semi-finals before next year's general elections.