Meghalaya polls | Congress promises free roofing materials, power and LPG cylinders for BPL families
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The grand old party also promised a corpus fund of ₹500 crore to build infrastructure for religious gatherings
The Congress party, seeking to reclaim Meghalaya, has promised free roofing materials, 200 units of free power and free LPG cylinders for every family below the poverty line in the poll-bound State.
It has also committed to providing free healthcare for all citizens of the State and creating a corpus fund of ₹500 crore to build infrastructure for religious gatherings.
The grand old party is contesting all 60 seats in Meghalaya where the Assembly elections would be held on February 27.
Releasing the party’s election manifesto, All India Congress Committee general secretary Jairam Ramesh said the party had outlined 14 “solemn and unwavering commitments” for the people of Meghalaya. Member of Parliament and State party president Vincent H. Pala was among several Congress leaders at the programme in State capital Shillong.
“We are committed to providing free education to every girl child in Meghalaya from kindergarten to XII standard. This initiative of ours will go a long way in empowering every girl child to fulfil dreams, ambitions and aspirations,” Mr. Ramesh said.
The party, he said, would soon unveil a free healthcare scheme for all citizens and announce a minimum support price for ginger, turmeric, broomstick, black pepper and other farm products.
Mr. Pala said the party has envisaged several measures of support for the BPL families. These include free quality roofing material, 200 units of free power and a free LPG cylinder quarterly to every BPL household.
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