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She charged that since the days of the Independence struggle, BJP leaders had been critical of Congress leaders and 8216;8216;were cooking their own khichdi8217;8217;. 8216;8216;They are doing that now and even making personal allegations against me. Old habits die hard,8217;8217; she said.

The Congress chief alleged that the Vajpayee government had fed people on false promises like security and employment to two crore people but has failed on all fronts. 8216;8216;Scandals and corruption are the highlights of their government,8217;8217; she said.

The Congress president said the NDA government is claiming credit for development brought in by previous Congress governments. The Green Revolution and White Revolution were all ushered in by the Congress governments. 8216;8216;The Congress gave democracy, constitution and all-round development to the country,8217;8217; Sonia Gandhi said.

Congress candidates from Tehri, Pauri and Hardwar along with Uttaranchal Chief Minister N.D. Tiwari and Uttaranchal Congress president Harish Rawat addressed the rally.