The Congress on Wednesday released its manifesto for the upcoming Haryana assembly polls. The grand old party has announced seven guarantees in its election blueprint.
Making the announcement, Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge outlined that the manifesto will focus on providing benefits to families, empowering women, supporting the youth, strengthening social security, and improving lives of backward classes, farmers, and the poor.
Outlining the guarantees, Congress Haryana chief Udai Bhan said, 'Congress government in Haryana will provide Rs 2000 per month to every woman above 18 years to empower them. LPG gas cylinders in Rs 500. Rs 6,000 pension to senior citizens. Old Pension scheme will be restored. 2 lakh vacant government jobs will be filled. Haryana will be made drug-free. On the lines of Chiranjeevi scheme, Rs 25 lakh free treatment will be provided. 300 free units of Electricity. Plots of 100 yards will be given to poor families. We will ensure legal MSP guarantee..."
Here is the breakup of Congress' seven guarantees:
· Rs 2000 per month to every woman above 18 years to empower them & LPG gas cylinders in Rs 500.
· 300 units of free electricity on the lines of Chiranjeevi scheme, Rs 25 lakh free treatment will be provided.
· Rs 6000 pension per month for widows, disabled person, and senior citizens & return of the Old Pension Scheme.
· Two lakh government positions to be filled to tackle unemployment & to make Haryana drug-free for youth upliftment.
· Ensure legal MSP guarantee & immediate crop compensation.
· 100 yard plot & two-room houses at a cost of Rs 3.5 lakhs.
· Ensures caste survey & creamy layer limit is Rs 10 lakh.
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