In a scathing attack on the Congress manifesto for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, the BJP has termed it as a fabrication. The BJP alleges that under Congress rule, inflation was at its peak. The party further accused Congress of injustice on all fronts and highlighted that under their governance, unemployment rates were at their lowest while development rates soared. BJP National Spokesperson, Dr. Sudhanshu Trivedi, criticized the inclusion of an image on water management in the Congress manifesto, revealing it to be a picture of the Buffalo River in New York state. Meanwhile, Colonel Rajyavardhan Rathore from Rajasthan targeted Congress, stating that their promises were hollow and accusing them of exploiting Rajasthan during their tenure.
Congress Unveils Manifesto for 2024 Elections
The Congress party unveiled its manifesto for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections today. Party President, Mallikarjun Kharge, and former President, Rahul Gandhi, released the manifesto at the Congress headquarters. The manifesto focuses on five ‘justice’ pillars and 25 ‘guarantees’, including promises of providing 30 million government jobs and offering a one lakh rupee stipend for youth training programs. It also pledges to conduct a caste census and remove the 50% cap on reservations under the ‘Partnership Justice’ pillar, among other commitments related to farmer welfare, labor rights, women empowerment, and economic growth.
Key Highlights from Congress Manifesto
Among the key promises made in the Congress manifesto are providing free healthcare up to 25 lakh rupees, doubling India’s GDP in the next 10 years, and firmly opposing extrajudicial measures such as mob lynching and fake encounters. The manifesto aims to address various societal segments, including youth, farmers, women, elderly, and businesses.