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Congress Releases Its Manifesto For Gujarat Polls; OPS, Farmer Loan Waiver Among Major Promises

Congress Manifesto

The Indian National Congress (INC) on Saturday released its manifesto for the Gujarat Assembly Polls scheduled next month. Rajasthan Chief Minister and poll in-charge for the party in Gujarat, Ashok Gehlot, was present during the release of manifesto in Ahmedabad. Gujarat Pradesh Congress Committee president Jagdish Thakor, along with other senior leaders of the party from the state, were seen on the dais as the grand old party released the book of its major promises for the polls.

Here are the main promises made by Congress in its Gujarat Manifesto: 

  • Responsibility for free treatment up to 10 lakhs to every Gujarati, free medicines will be made available.
  • Farmers’ loan to be waived up to Rs 3 lakh, electricity bill waived, common electricity consumers to get 300 unit free electricity up to the .
  • Youth will be recruited in 10 lakh government jobs in Gujarat, 50 percent jobs
    Will be reserved for women.
  • Government will end contract-outsourcing system in jobs, unemployed youth will get 3000 Rs per month unemployment allowance.
  • Milk producers to get subsidy of Rs 5 per liter, gas cylinder will be given for Rs 500.
  • 3000 government English medium schools will open in Gujarat, in which classes from KG to PG girls will be given free education.
  • Covid compensation of Rs 4 lakh will be given.
  • The corruption that happened in the first two years will be investigated, anti-corruption law will be brought in and the culprits will be jailed.
  • Old pension scheme to be implemented in Gujarat.
  • Urban employment guarantee scheme like MNREGA scheme.
  • Indira Mooli Yojana to prevent malnutrition and provide nutritious food to the poor.

 

 

 

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“Vote With Full Understanding To Weave Future Of Himachal,” Says Priyanka Gandhi Vadra To People

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Priyanka Gandhi Vadra

Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Saturday appealed to the voters of Himachal Pradesh to “vote with full understanding in weaving the future of Himachal” as the state goes to the polls to decide the fate of 412 candidates for 68 assembly constituencies.

New Delhi:  Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Saturday appealed to the voters of Himachal Pradesh to “vote with full understanding in weaving the future of Himachal” as the state goes to the polls to decide the fate of 412 candidates for 68 assembly constituencies.

“Dear Himachali people, you all understand the situation of yourself and your state very well. Considering your circumstances, perform the duty of voting with full understanding and make your important contribution to changing the situation and weaving the future of Himachal. Jai Hind. Jai Himachal,” she wrote on Twitter. Polling began at 8 am amid tight security arrangements on Saturday.

Earlier on Thursday while addressing a public rally in the Sirmaur district, Sonia Gandhi lashed out at the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and said the state is saddled with a debt of Rs 70,000 crores. She further claimed that there are over 63,000 vacant posts for government jobs in the state while over 50 per cent of the state’s youth is unemployed.

According to the Election Commission, a total of 55,92,828 electors of which 27,37,845 are women, 28,54,945 are men, and 38 are third-gender, will decide the faith of 412 candidates. This time, the representation of woman candidates is 24. The results of the 68-seat Assembly polls will be declared on December 8.

Himachal Pradesh alternates between the BJP and the Congress in the last several elections, but this time, as Arvind Kejriwal’s Aam Aadmi Party is looking for significant inroads as it is contesting from all 68 seats, the election has become more competitive.

Besides these three parties, parties like the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP), Communist Party of India (Marxist), Communist Party of India (CPI), and Rashtriya Devbhumi Party (RDP) are in the fray.

Meanwhile, Union Minister Anurag Thakur also appealed to Himachali people to vote and urged them to be a big part of the celebration of democracy.

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“Vote first, then work. People of Devbhoomi Himachal are going to vote today for the golden future of the state,” Thakur said in a tweet.

He further said, “Only a corruption-free government with good governance will take Himachal forward on the path of progress. Be a big part of the celebration of democracy, inspire others, and choose the right one.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi also appealed to people to participate with full enthusiasm in this festival of democracy and to create record voting.

PM Modi tweeted, “Today is the polling day for all the assembly seats in Himachal Pradesh. I request all the voters of Devbhoomi to participate with full enthusiasm in this festival of democracy and create a new record of voting. My special wishes to all the youth of the state who voted for the first time on this occasion.”

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