Kerala's Left Alliance Promises Pension For Homemakers In Poll Manifesto

The ruling Left front in Kerala assured raising the social security pension to various categories from the present Rs 1,600 to Rs 2,500 in phases and pledged to increase the income of farmers by 50 per cent.

The ruling Left front in Kerala today released its manifesto for the April 6 assembly polls, promising "pension" for homemakers, creation of 40 lakh jobs for the youth and 15,000 startups over next five years. It also assured raising the social security pension to various categories from the present Rs 1,600 to Rs 2,500 in phases and pledged to increase the income of farmers by 50 per cent. The 900-point manifesto was released at the AKG Centre jointly by Left Democratic Front (LDF) convenor and CPI (M) state secretary in charge A Vijayaraghavan, CPI Secretary, Kanam Rajendran and other leaders of the LDF, which is seeking a second straight term. Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan was campaigning in Palakkad district and was not present on the occasion.