The Congress party has released its election manifesto for the upcoming October 5 Haryana Assembly elections, promising a host of welfare measures aimed at various sections of society. Among the key promises is a Rs 2,000 monthly assistance to women aged 18-60 and a statewide caste survey, underscoring the party’s focus on social justice and inclusivity.
The manifesto was unveiled at an event in Delhi, attended by Congress party chief Mallikarjun Kharge. Highlighting the party’s commitment, Mallikarjun Kharge said, “We are making seven guarantees, and we will fulfill them. We have many more promises that will be detailed in the 53-page manifesto to be released in Chandigarh.”
हरियाणा के लिए 7 वादे-पक्के इरादे
महिलाओं को शक्ति
✅ हर महीने 2,000 रुपए
✅ 500 रुपए में गैस सिलेंडरसामाजिक सुरक्षा को बल
✅ 6,000 रुपए बुढ़ापा पेंशन
✅ 6,000 रुपए दिव्यांग पेंशन
✅ 6,000 रुपए विधवा पेंशन
✅ पुरानी पेंशन बहाल होगीयुवाओं को सुरक्षित भविष्य
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— Congress (@INCIndia) September 18, 2024
Key pledges in the manifesto include:
LPG Cylinders at Rs 500: To make cooking more affordable for households.
Pension of Rs 6,000: Targeted at the elderly, widows, and persons with disabilities, ensuring a social safety net.
Old Pension Scheme: Reinstating the scheme for government employees.
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300 Units of Free Electricity: Aimed at reducing the financial burden of electricity costs on families.
Free Medical Treatment up to Rs 25 Lakh: Making healthcare more accessible and affordable.
2 Lakh Jobs: Creating employment opportunities for the youth and working towards an addiction-free state.
हरियाणा एक समृद्ध राज्य था, इसे हिंदुस्तान में नंबर-1 माना जाता था, लेकिन BJP ने इसे बर्बाद कर दिया।
इन सब कमियों को दूर करने के लिए जनता इस बार कांग्रेस पार्टी को चुनने जा रही है।
हमारा वादा है कि सरकार आते ही हम अपने 7 वादे जरूर पूरे करेंगे।
: कांग्रेस अध्यक्ष श्री… pic.twitter.com/QR9ogNTDID
— Congress (@INCIndia) September 18, 2024
Housing and Agricultural Support
The Congress manifesto also addresses housing for the economically weaker sections by promising free 100-yard plots for the poor to build homes. Additionally, there is a plan to provide two-room homes at a subsidized rate of Rs 3.5 lakh.
For the agricultural sector, the party has assured a legal guarantee for the Minimum Support Price (MSP) for crops and immediate compensation for crop damage. This move aims to support farmers and address their ongoing concerns.
Commitment to Social Justice
As part of its focus on social justice, the Congress has pledged to raise the creamy layer threshold in the Other Backward Classes (OBC) category from Rs 8 lakh to Rs 10 lakh a year. The party has also committed to conducting a statewide caste survey if it comes to power in Haryana, a step aimed at ensuring fair representation and resource allocation.
BJP ने 10 साल में हरियाणा को जिस तरह बर्बाद किया है, उसे कांग्रेस पार्टी ठीक करने का काम करेगी।
हरियाणा आज भष्टाचार, बेरोजगारी, बिगड़ती कानून व्यवस्था और अराजकता से घिरा हुआ है।
राहुल गांधी जी ने ‘भारत जोड़ो यात्रा’ और ‘भारत जोड़ो न्याय यात्रा’ में जनता से मिलकर उनकी समस्याओं… pic.twitter.com/IJA1LS8RPx
— Congress (@INCIndia) September 18, 2024
Haryana Congress chief Udai Bhan emphasized that Haryana was a frontrunner in development during the Congress’ previous rule. “The Congress will again make Haryana No. 1 in employment, industrialization, agriculture, sports, and law and order,” he said, highlighting the party’s plan to tackle issues that have emerged during the BJP’s governance.
The Congress is gearing up to challenge the ruling BJP in the upcoming elections for Haryana’s 90-member Assembly, with the counting of votes scheduled for October 8. In the last state election in 2019, the BJP emerged as the single-largest party with 40 seats, while the Congress won 31 seats. Buoyed by its recent performance in the Lok Sabha elections, the Congress is now optimistic about making a comeback in Haryana.
BJP ने 10 साल में हरियाणा को जिस तरह बर्बाद किया है, उसे कांग्रेस पार्टी ठीक करने का काम करेगी।
हरियाणा आज भष्टाचार, बेरोजगारी, बिगड़ती कानून व्यवस्था और अराजकता से घिरा हुआ है।
राहुल गांधी जी ने ‘भारत जोड़ो यात्रा’ और ‘भारत जोड़ो न्याय यात्रा’ में जनता से मिलकर उनकी समस्याओं… pic.twitter.com/IJA1LS8RPx
— Congress (@INCIndia) September 18, 2024
The manifesto’s wide-ranging promises signal the Congress’ strategy to address various segments of society, from women and youth to farmers and the economically disadvantaged, as it aims to regain the political ground in the state.
