Uttar Pradesh: Rahul Gandhi chairs DISHA meet, reviews Raebareli projects

Congress MP and Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi chaired a District Development Coordination and Monitoring Committee (DISHA) meeting in Raebareli on Tuesday, 5 November.

During the meeting, Gandhi reviewed ongoing development projects, emphasising the importance of transparent and effective local governance.

As part of his day-long visit to the constituency, Gandhi inaugurated several key projects, including the newly constructed Shaheed Chowk at the Degree College Chauraha.

Additionally, he visited the Shri Peepaleshwar Mahadevji Temple and the local Hanuman Temple, where he offered prayers.

Rahul Gandhi, representing Raebareli in the Lok Sabha, has been actively involved in overseeing the region’s development. During his visit, he also inaugurated roads built under the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY), a project aimed at enhancing connectivity in rural areas.

In the 2024 general elections, Gandhi secured his seat from Raebareli with a significant lead of 390,030 votes.

A blueprint for the development of the district was prepared at the meeting and central schemes were reviewed.

This was Gandhi's first meeting with local officials since becoming an MP.

According to the Union Ministry for Rural Development, DISHAs were formed to ensure better coordination among members of Parliament, state legislatures and local governments.

In his Facebook post in Hindi, the Congress leader said: "No matter how old my relationship with Rae Bareli is, it deepens every time I visit the place. All the people of the area have given me a lot of love and told me about their problems with full authority."

"As an MP, while presiding over the first DISHA committee meeting of Rae Bareli, I discussed the problems and progress of the entire area with all the public representatives and officials. I also unveiled the newly-constructed Shaheed Chowk and roads," he said.

"Raebareli has honoured me by making me their voice -- I am always eager to ensure their prosperity, fulfil their needs and solve their problems," he added.

Asked about Gandhi's visit, Amethi MP Kishori Lal Sharma said central schemes of 52 departments were reviewed at the DISHA meeting, in which representatives of all the parties and block heads were also present.