The Congress on Friday released its manifesto for the 2024 Lok Sabha election, with jobs creation, development of infrastructure, a national caste census and restoration of statehood to Jammu and Kashmir among the major highlights.
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The manifesto was released in Delhi by party chief Mallikarjun Kharge, who was accompanied by senior leaders Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi. Former Union Finance Minister P Chidambaram was also present.
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The grand old party in the manifest stated that they will immediately restore full statehood to Jammu and Kashmir, if voted to power.Â
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The overall theme of the manifesto is based on ‘work’, ‘wealth’, and ‘welfare’, the party said
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Right to apprenticeship, a legal guarantee for MSP, and passing a constitutional amendment to raise the 50 per cent cap on reservations for SCs, STs and OBCs are among the promises made by the Congress in the manifesto. (KNS)
