Congress releases manifesto for M.P. polls; promises 25 lakh health insurance cover to people, 27% OBC quota
The Hindu
Kamal Nath, Madhya Pradesh Congress president, released the party's manifesto for the upcoming State Assembly polls, promising ₹25 lakh health insurance cover, 27% reservation for OBCs, an IPL team of the State, farm loan waiver up to ₹2 lakh, LPG cylinders at ₹500, free school education, Old Pension Scheme and unemployment allowance.
Madhya Pradesh Congress president Kamal Nath on October 17 released the party’s manifesto for the upcoming State Assembly polls, making a slew of promises including ₹25 lakh health insurance cover to all the people in MP, 27% reservation for OBCs, and to form an IPL team of the State.
The Opposition Congress listed 59 promises in its 106-page manifesto, with assurances for all sections of the society, including farmers, women and government employees.
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“We will provide health insurance cover of ₹25 lakh, which also has an accidental cover of ₹10 lakh, for all the people,” Mr. Nath said while releasing the manifesto.
Madhya Pradesh will also have an Indian Premier League (IPL) team of the State, he said.
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Mr. Nath also announced waiver of farm loans up to ₹2 lakh and an assistance of ₹1,500 per month to women.
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