The Assam state Congress has unveiled its Assembly election manifesto, rolling out a set of five key agenda items. AICC president Mallikarjun Kharge, who led the campaign, told the large public rally that the manifesto was crafted in consultation with the people.
He proceeded to describe what he described as a forward-looking roadmap aimed at welfare, social security and indigenous rights.
In one significant assurance, Kharge said that the Congress would ensure justice in the Zubeen Garg case within 100 days, promising that those who were responsible would be brought be brought to book.
“We will not let the perpetrators scoot free. Garg has been murdered, and within 100 days, we will provide justice to him,” he declared.
The party also promised an unconditional monthly financial assistance of RS 50,000 to women for entrepreneurship. He said the scheme was a departure from conditional transfers, Kharge said.
“BJP gives conditional transfers. They ask if you are from the BJP. Congress will not ask such questions. We will provide financial support unconditionally, and if possible, go beyond that,” he said.
The party also said that they would give a cashless health insurance cover of Rs 25 lakh for every family, similar to schemes in Congress-ruled states such as Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh and Rajasthan.
Kharge also pledged 10 lakh to the indigenous people, which will replace the annual allotment system.
“After this, people will not have to run from pillar to post before the administration. Land rights will be secured and that too permanently,” he said, underlining the measure as a priority intervention.
A monthly allowance of Rs 1,250 for senior citizens was also promised.
Kharge then attacked the ruling party sayig the chief minister “Himanta Biswa Sarma is invoking fear among the people. Those who are not with him are pushed into trouble. Do not be afraid of such politics,” he said.