Congress Party released its election manifesto saying they will eradicate terrorism, protect farmers and maintain economic growth in the face of the global economic crisis this is their first and foremost priority. The party's policies were unveiled in national capital New Delhi by Sonia Gandhi and our Prime Minister Manmohan Singh ahead of the Election 2009.
Sonia Gandhi said “There can be many candidates for the post of prime minister but nobody stands in front of Manmohan Singh. He has both experience and competence".
"I appeal to the people to vote for Manmohan Singh," she said in seeking another term for her party. In response Singh said “Congress was the only political party of national consequence and claimed his government had fulfilled its promises to the common people”.
A recent poll was conducted, it showed that United Progressive Alliance was likely to beat the BJP challenge, but it would require smaller parties to join them to form a government.