New Delhi (TIP)- The Congress on Friday, April 5, released its manifesto for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections at the AICC headquarters in New Delhi. Top leaders of the Congress, including party chief Mallikarjun Kharge and former party presidents Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi, released the poll manifesto, days before the general elections.
In its manifesto, the Congress laid emphasis on Paanch Nyay or or ’five pillars of justice’, including ‘Yuva Nyay’, ‘Naari Nyay’, ‘Kisaan Nyay’, ‘Shramik Nyay’ and ‘Hissedari Nyay’ as well as the guarantees made by it to the people as part of its election promises for Lok Sabha polls.
Key promises
– The Congress said it will fill nearly 30 lakh vacancies in sanctioned posts at various levels in central government.
– The Rajasthan model of cashless insurance of up to Rs 25 lakh will be adopted for universal healthcare.
– The Congres will give legal guarantees to MSP announced by the government every year as recommended by the Swaminathan Commission.
– The Congress will ensure that, like every citizen, minorities have the freedom of choice of dress, food, language and personal laws. We will encourage reform of personal laws. Such reform must be undertaken with the participation and consent of the communities concerned.
– The Congress said it will conduct a nationwide socio-economic and caste Census to enumerate the castes and sub-castes and their socio-economic conditions and it will pass a constitutional amendment to raise the 50 per cent cap on reservations for SC, ST and OBC.
“We will abolish application fees for government examinations and government posts. Due to widespread unemployment, as a one-time measure of relief, the amount due including unpaid interest as on 15 March 2024 in respect of all student educational loans will be written off and the banks will be compensated by the government,” said the Congress in the manifesto.
After wide consultation, the Congress will bring a law to recognise civil unions between couples belonging to the LGBTQIA+ community.
The central government’s contribution to pensions for senior citizens, widows and persons with disabilities under the National Social Assistance Programme remains a pitiful Rs 200- Rs 500 per month. The Congress will raise this amount to Rs 1,000 per month, said the party.
“We will reserve one-half (50 per cent) of central government jobs for women starting in 2025,” the Congress.
The Congress will enact a separate legislation for the registration of sports federations/bodies/associations which will ensure full compliance with the Olympic Charter, allow for autonomy and full accountability, and provide recourse for members and sportspersons against discrimination, bias, sexual harassment, abuse, wrongful termination, etc. Congress will provide sports scholarships of ?10,000 per month to talented and budding sports persons below the age of 21.
The Congress resolves to launch Mahalakshmi scheme to provide ?1 lakh per year to every poor Indian family as an unconditional cash transfer. The poor will be identified among the families in the bottom of the income pyramid.
Source: HT
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Congress releases manifesto for 2024 Lok Sabha elections, calls it ‘Nyay Patra’
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AICC Unveils New Leadership and Elected New Board for 2024-26
EDISON, NJ (TIP) : he Asian Indian Chamber of Commerce (AICC) is pleased to announce the results of the recently concluded elections for the Board of Directors. The elections, held on November 29, 2023, at the prestigious Mogul Ballroom in Edison, NJ, saw enthusiastic participation of members.
The newly elected Board of Directors for the term 2024-26 is as follows:
- Rajeev Krishna
- Rekha Sarathy
- Chetan Wattamwar
- Harry Mehta
- Ilayas Quraishi
- Komal Dangi
- Ajay Kumar
- Neha Mahajan
- Parag Nevatia
- Shachi Rai Gupta
This term marks the inclusion of three new faces, Neha Mahajan, Shachi Rai Gupta, and Ajay Kumar, bringing fresh perspectives and energy to the AICC leadership.
Each member of the newly elected board brings a wealth of experience and enthusiasm, and their leadership is expected to contribute significantly to the growth and success of the chamber.
During the election event, current President Rajeev Krishna highlighted the accomplishments of the last two years under his leadership. He expressed gratitude to the dedicated Board members who worked tirelessly to elevate the organization. President Krishna also envisioned the AICC reaching new heights, mentioning his aspiration to organize AI technology seminars to impact small businesses positively. He encouraged Board members to share their ideas and actively participate in implementing them. Anil Bansal and Priti Pandya Patel, past presidents of AICC, served as the election committee members. They efficiently organized the election process, announced the results, and extended heartfelt congratulations to the new board.
As a gesture of appreciation to the members, Kunal Lamba, a singing sensation from New Jersey, mesmerized the audience with Bollywood melodies at the event.
For further information, please contact:
Asian Indian Chamber of Commerce
Administrator
Office Tel: 732-847-4760
Asian Indian Chamber of Commerce
PO Box 266
Iselin, NJ 08830
About the Asian Indian Chamber of Commerce
The Asian Indian Chamber of Commerce is dedicated to promoting the economic vitality and prosperity of the Asian Indian business community in the United States. Through networking events, educational programs, and advocacy, AICC fosters collaboration and growth opportunities for its members.
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Fertilizer scam: FIR against Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot’s brother Agrasain, 14 others
New Delhi (TIP)- The CBI today said it had registered an FIR naming 15 persons, including Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot’s brother Agrasain Gehlot, and conducted searches at 15 locations in Rajasthan, Gujarat and West Bengal for allegedly causing loss of Rs 52.8 crore to the government exchequer on account of alleged illegal export-import of fertiliser. The Congress on its part, however, cried vendetta as party leaders Rahul Gandhi, Jairam Ramesh and KC Venugopal took to the Twitter to hit at the government.Th e CBI in an official release said the agency had named 15 persons as accused in the FIR in the case, including Gehlot and entities.
A team of CBI sleuths also reached Agrasain’s residence in Mandore, Jodhpur, to conduct searches, officials said, adding that the agency has also named Deen Dayal Vohra, Amrit Lal Bandi, Brijesh Jairam Nath, Nitin Kumar Shah, Sunil Sharma and Praveen Saraf among others as accused in the FIR.
Rahul said, “I stand in solidarity with @ashokgehlot51 ji and his family against politics of vendetta.” Reacting to the development, Ashok Gehlot said he had recently sought an appointment with the Director of the CBI and ED and the Chairman of the Income Tax Department. “Time was sought on June 13 and on June 15 the case was registered and raids conducted on June 17. What is this approach, it is beyond comprehension,” he said. AICC communication department chief Jairam Ramesh said, “This is vendetta politics beyond all bounds.@ashokgehlot51 was at the forefront of the protests in Delhi over the past three days, and this is Modi govt’s brazen response!” Source: TNS