In a video appeal to voters, Sonia Gandhi urged people to reject “proponents of lies and hatred” and vote for Congress for a “more equal future for all”. She said Congress and INDIA bloc is committed to defending the Constitution and democracy. Sonia alleged youth unemployment, crimes against women, and “terrible” discrimination against SC/ST and minorities have reached unprecedented levels, which stem from “niyat (intention)” and “niti (policy)” of PM Modi and the BJP, which reject inclusivity.