Addressing a poll gathering in Lambi, in which Amarinder

Singh among others was also present, Rahul said Punjab was once famous for its flourishing industries in Ludhiana and Jalandhar.

"People used to come here from other states and far off places to set up industry. However, during Badals' time, industry started shifting from the state to other places because of their lopsided policies. They also sought commissions, forcing the industry out of here," he alleged.

Noting that "industries are shifting to Jharkhand and Haryana", Rahul said Congress' focus will be to revive the industry and give jobs.

"We will not only give jobs in the government sector, but also in the private sector thousands of jobs will be given," he said.

Turning toward Amarinder, Rahul told the gathering, "Amarinder Singh is fighting the polls, he will become Chief Minister of Punjab. In Punjab, Amarinder Singh will work for you and in Delhi, in the Lok Sabha, I will work for you." Prior to Lambi, Rahul also addressed an election meeting at Gidderbaha in Muktsar district, from where youth Congress leader Amrinder Singh Raja Warring is contesting as party candidate.

Referring to Warring, Rahul told the gathering that "He is a good candidate, works very hard and if you elect him, he will work even harder."

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