INDIA Bloc Unveils Promises for Jharkhand Elections
In Ranchi, Jharkhand, the INDIA bloc, comprising Congress, Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM), Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD), and CPI-M, released a joint manifesto ahead of the assembly polls. The manifesto promises seven key guarantees, including LPG cylinders for Rs 450 and 10 lakh jobs. The announcement was made in the presence of Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge, Jharkhand in-charge Ghulam Ahmed Mir, and Chief Minister Hemant Soren.
Key Promises
- LPG cylinders for Rs 450 per family and 7 kg ration per person.
- Policy based on the 1932 Khatiyan and implementation of the Sarna Religion Code.
- An honorarium of Rs 2,500 for women.
- Reservation: 28% for ST, 12% for SC, and 27% for OBC.
- 10 lakh jobs and health insurance up to Rs 15 lakh.
Educational and Agricultural Initiatives
The alliance also plans to build degree colleges in all blocks and engineering, medical colleges, and universities in district headquarters. The MSP of paddy will be increased to Rs 3,200, with other agricultural products seeing a 50% rise.
Political Context
Chief Minister Hemant Soren emphasized the importance of these guarantees, while Mallikarjun Kharge assured they are feasible within the budget. The elections will be held in two phases on November 13 and 20, with results on November 23. The current assembly’s term ends on January 5, 2025.
Doubts Revealed
INDIA Bloc -: The INDIA Bloc is a group of political parties in India that have come together to contest elections. It includes parties like Congress, JMM, RJD, and CPI-M.
LPG -: LPG stands for Liquefied Petroleum Gas, which is used as fuel for cooking in many homes in India.
Jharkhand -: Jharkhand is a state in eastern India known for its rich mineral resources and tribal culture.
Manifesto -: A manifesto is a public declaration of policies and promises made by political parties before elections to tell people what they plan to do if they win.
ST, SC, and OBC -: ST stands for Scheduled Tribes, SC for Scheduled Castes, and OBC for Other Backward Classes. These are groups of people in India who are given special support by the government to help them improve their social and economic status.
MSP -: MSP stands for Minimum Support Price, which is the price at which the government buys crops from farmers to ensure they get a fair price for their produce.
Hemant Soren -: Hemant Soren is the Chief Minister of Jharkhand, which means he is the head of the government in the state.
Mallikarjun Kharge -: Mallikarjun Kharge is the President of the Congress party, one of the major political parties in India.
