In advance of the Himachal Pradesh assembly elections, the Congress announced its manifesto on Saturday at its Shimla headquarters. Ten commitments have been made to the people of the state by the grand old party, including the provision of jobs for young people, 300 free power units, and monthly compensation for women.
Addressing a press conference, the president of the party’s manifesto committee – Dhani Ram Shandil – said that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has made the lives of people difficult.
“Himachal’s public voted for the BJP in the last assembly elections. And five years later, the public is feeling cheated,” Shandil said. He insisted out that Congress has been fulfilling all its poll promises.
The following are a few of the 10 poll guarantees offered by the Congress in Himachal Pradesh:
> Old pension scheme will be revived.
> Employment opportunities for 5 lakh youth.
> Himachal’s women will receive a compensation of ₹1,500 per month.
> 300 units of free electricity in Himachal Pradesh
> A start-up fund of ₹680 crore for the youth.
> Four English medium schools will open in every legislative assembly region of Himachal.
> Free medical treatment in every village through mobile clinics.
> Cow dung cakes will be purchased at ₹2 per kilogram.
During Saturday’s press conference, Dhani Ram Shandil also said that this is not just a manifesto but a document created according to the history and culture of Himachal Pradesh. “The Congress will continue to fulfil its promises. We only need the public’s support and trust,” Shandil added.
