West Bengal Elections: Congress Unveils Big Guarantees, Manifesto Targets Voters with Key Promises
As the West Bengal Assembly elections approach, the Congress unveils a series of important guarantees to strengthen its position in the state. Meanwhile, a strong contest is expected between the Trinamool Congress (TMC) and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). In this context, the Congress makes a strategic move by presenting an attractive and promise-driven manifesto.
To begin with, the party announces ₹2,000 monthly financial assistance for all women. In addition, it promises free education for students up to the postgraduate level. Furthermore, the Congress assures free travel in government transport, which will benefit a large section of the population.
Notably, the manifesto also focuses on future growth. For example, the party plans to establish AI and skill development centers in every district of West Bengal. Apart from this, it offers health insurance coverage of up to ₹10 lakh for every family, aiming to strengthen the healthcare system.
The party’s president, Mallikarjun Kharge, officially releases the manifesto. During the announcement, he states that the Congress presents itself as a strong third alternative to both the Trinamool Congress and the BJP.
Moreover, Kharge criticizes the 15-year rule of the Trinamool Congress and argues that it has not delivered significant development in the state. At the same time, he accuses the BJP of ignoring key issues like economic growth and employment and instead focusing on religious polarization.
Meanwhile, authorities will conduct the 294-member West Bengal Assembly elections in two phases. Specifically, voters will cast their votes on April 23 and April 29, while officials will declare the results on May 4.
Key Highlights of the Manifesto
- Firstly, the party provides ₹2,000 monthly assistance for all women
- Secondly, it ensures free education up to the postgraduate level
- Additionally, it offers free travel in government transport
- Moreover, it sets up AI and skill development centers in every district
- Along with this, it introduces ₹10 lakh health insurance per family
- Also, it delivers free cancer treatment and dialysis in district hospitals
- Further, it grants ₹15,000 annual support to landless farmers
- In addition, it supplies free electricity up to 200 units for farmers
- Importantly, it decides to fill all vacant government posts in the first cabinet
- Besides this, it creates a ₹5,000 crore fund for investors
- Lastly, it offers interest-free loans up to ₹5 lakh
