As the Haryana Assembly elections approach, the Congress party unveiled a set of seven key guarantees on Wednesday, aimed at securing votes and promising comprehensive welfare measures for the state’s citizens. Among the prominent promises are the legal guarantee for Minimum Support Price (MSP) for farmers and conducting a caste survey. These guarantees were revealed by top Congress leaders, including party president Mallikarjun Kharge, former Haryana Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda, and other senior party figures, in a press briefing.
Mallikarjun Kharge emphasized the importance of honoring the martyrs of the farmers’ movement, which successfully led to the withdrawal of the controversial farm laws by the Modi government. He committed to building a memorial in Haryana to commemorate these farmers and pledged jobs for the families of those who lost their lives in the protests.
The Congress’ seven guarantees, titled “Saat Vaade, Pakke Irade” (Seven Promises, Strong Intentions), include provisions aimed at addressing a range of social and economic issues. Under the women’s empowerment scheme, the party promises gas cylinders at a subsidized rate of ₹500 and a monthly allowance of ₹2,000 for women aged 18 to 60 years.
In terms of social security, the Congress guarantees a monthly pension of ₹6,000 for the elderly, disabled, and widows, along with the reinstatement of the old pension scheme. The youth of Haryana are also a focus, with the promise of creating 2 lakh permanent government jobs and transforming the state into an addiction-free zone.
To ease the burden on households, the Congress plans to offer 300 units of free electricity and free medical treatment up to ₹25 lakh. For farmers, the promise of a legal MSP and immediate compensation for crop failures stands as a major point of the party’s campaign.
In addition, Mallikarjun Kharge reiterated the Congress’ commitment to conducting a caste survey in Haryana. He explained that such a survey is crucial to understanding the status of different communities in terms of education, income, and welfare schemes, thereby ensuring equitable resource distribution.
The Congress’ manifesto also includes a promise to expand the creamy layer income limit from ₹6 lakh to ₹10 lakh, provide 100-yard plots and affordable housing for the poor, and offer cashless treatment facilities for journalists.
As Haryana gears up for the elections on October 5, with vote counting on October 8, the Congress is positioning itself as a party focused on public welfare, hoping to regain its influence in the state.
