Exploring Congress's Manifesto: Key Highlights and Promises
In a bid to regain voter confidence and address the concerns of the marginalized sections of society, the Congress party recently unveiled its manifesto for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, titled “Nyay Patra.” With a comprehensive 46-page document, the Congress has outlined a series of promises aimed at addressing issues ranging from job creation to social justice and women empowerment. Let’s delve into the key takeaways from this manifesto: The Congress has stated that it will, if voted to power, bring a law to recognise civil union between couples belonging to the LGBTQIA+ community. 1. Social Justice: The Congress manifesto emphasizes social justice measures, including raising the cap on reservation for SCs, STs, and OBCs, implementing the 10% quota for Economically Weaker Sections (EWS), and doubling funds for scholarships for marginalized students. It also pledges to address discrimination in educational institutions and promote diversity in employment and education. 2. Unemploy...