Ahead of the upcoming Jharkhand elections, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has unveiled seven major guarantees aimed at addressing key issues facing the state. These promises, presented as part of the party’s election manifesto, include significant measures for employment, financial support for women, and welfare programs.
Among the key highlights, Gandhi pledged to create 10 lakh new jobs to tackle the rising unemployment rate in the state. Additionally, the Congress leader promised to provide Rs 2,500 monthly direct financial support to women, aimed at empowering them economically.
The promises, which also include commitments to improve healthcare, education, and infrastructure, are seen as an effort to address the concerns of the state’s electorate as they head to the polls.
Jharkhand Assembly Election 2024: Rahul Gandhi Announces INDIA Bloc’s ‘Seven Guarantees’
Ahead of the Jharkhand Assembly elections, Congress leader and Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, on Monday outlined the “seven guarantees” — a set of poll promises by the INDIA bloc — for the people of Jharkhand. The state will vote in the second phase on November 20.
Addressing a press conference in Ranchi, Gandhi emphasized the party’s commitment to improving the condition of farmers and youth in the state. He highlighted that the current Minimum Support Price (MSP) for paddy is Rs 2,400 per quintal. Under a future Congress-led government, this will be raised to Rs 3,200 per quintal, he said.
Gandhi also promised to create 10 lakh new jobs in the next five years to address the rising unemployment issue. Criticizing the central government, he noted that the Jharkhand government is owed Rs 1.36 lakh crore, including land compensation and coal royalty payments, which have yet to be disbursed. He accused the BJP-led central government of working against the interests of Jharkhand.
These promises, part of the INDIA bloc’s electoral agenda, aim to resonate with voters as they head to the polls later this month.
INDIA Bloc’s 7 Key Guarantees for Jharkhand
Ahead of the Jharkhand Assembly elections, the INDIA bloc has outlined seven major guarantees as part of their election manifesto. These promises are aimed at addressing key concerns in the state, from social justice to economic empowerment. Here are the details:
- Guarantee of 1932 Khatian-Based Locality Policy
- Implementation of the 1932 Khatian-based local policy
- Introduction of the Sarna Dharma Code to recognize indigenous religious practices
- Guarantee of Respect
- Women to receive a monthly honorarium of Rs 2,500 for their contribution to society
- Guarantee of Social Justice
- Reservation policy: 28% for Scheduled Tribes (ST), 12% for Scheduled Castes (SC), and 27% for Other Backward Classes (OBC)
- Guarantee of Food Security
- Gas cylinders available at Rs 450
- 7 kg of ration per person, ensuring food security for every family
- Guarantee of Employment and Health Protection
- Creation of 10 lakh new jobs
- Health insurance coverage of up to Rs 15 lakh per person
- Guarantee of Education
- Establishment of degree colleges in all blocks
- Development of engineering, medical colleges, and universities at district headquarters
- Guarantee of Farmer Welfare
- Minimum Support Price (MSP) for paddy increased to Rs 3,200 per quintal
- MSP for other agricultural products raised by up to 50%
These guarantees are designed to ensure the welfare and empowerment of Jharkhand’s people, with a focus on agriculture, education, health, and social justice.
The former Congress president stated that the INDIA bloc is fully committed to safeguarding the culture and rights of the people of Jharkhand.
