Rahul Gandhi's Valedictory Address at FICCI AGM, December 21, 2013

Описание: In valedictory address before FICCI, Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi highlights the strong connect between the Congress party and the Indian industry. Rahul Gandhi told the gathering at FICCI that members of the industry are "stakeholder of the Congress Party."

Rahul Gandhi delivered his valedictory address before FICCI on December 21. In his address, Rahul Gandhi redefined the ground-rules of engagement between India's political system and the Indian industry. Rahul Gandhi talked about the need for the regulatory system to be rapidly and radically modernized to speed-up the pace of economic growth in the country.

In his speech at FICCI, Rahul Gandhi lauded the contribution of Indian industry to nation building and making India one of the fastest growing economy in the world over the last decade.

"Over the last decade we have achieved the fastest economic growth in the history of India. Despite global headwinds, Indian industry has sustained growth because of the energy of our business community. The political stability and rational policy environment provided by our governments also made this possible," said Rahul Gandhi.


Rahul Gandhi said, "Our bonds with you date back to 1931 when Mahatma Gandhi addressed FICCI's fourth Annual Meeting. We have charted the growth of our nation side by side. You understand the global economic environment well; listening to your voice and heeding it is imperative," he said.

Talking about the need to overhaul the regulatory and decision making process, Rahul Gandhi at FICCI said, "I am in complete agreement with the need for the regulatory system to be rapidly and radically modernized. Frankly, there are no excuses for the length of time required to clear some of these projects. We are a fast moving economy. We cannot allow you to be held back by slow decision making. Accountability has to be clear, fixed and time bound."