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IN PHOTOS: Congress releases manifesto, promises to increase reservation cap

Updated On: 05 April, 2024 02:55 PM IST | Sanjana Deshpande

Congress unveiled its manifesto, Nyay Patra, which outlines commitments centred on justice pillars and guarantees and aims to address a variety of socioeconomic challenges. Pics/ PTI

Congress unveiled its manifesto, Nyay Patra, which outlines commitments centred on justice pillars & guarantees to address a variety of socioeconomic challenges

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Congress unveiled its manifesto, Nyay Patra, which outlines commitments centred on justice pillars & guarantees to address a variety of socioeconomic challenges
One of the prominent pledges included passing a constitutional amendment to raise the 50 per cent cap on reservations for Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST), and Other Backward Classes (OBCs) if the party comes to power.

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One of the prominent pledges included passing a constitutional amendment to raise the 50 per cent cap on reservations for Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST), and Other Backward Classes (OBCs) if the party comes to power.

The party also said that they will enact 'Right to Apprenticeship Act' under which it will be ensured every diploma holder or graduate below the age of 25 receives a one-year apprenticeship

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The party also said that they will enact 'Right to Apprenticeship Act' under which it will be ensured every diploma holder or graduate below the age of 25 receives a one-year apprenticeship

Congress vowed to provide a legal guarantee for Minimum Support Prices (MSP) recommended by the Swaminathan Commission.

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Congress vowed to provide a legal guarantee for Minimum Support Prices (MSP) recommended by the Swaminathan Commission.

The party promised to implement a 10 per cent quota in jobs and educational institutions for economically weaker sections (EWS) across all castes and communities, without discrimination.

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The party promised to implement a 10 per cent quota in jobs and educational institutions for economically weaker sections (EWS) across all castes and communities, without discrimination.

Congress pledged to adopt the Rajasthan model of cashless insurance for universal healthcare, to launch a nationwide socio-economic and caste census and fill nearly 30 lakh vacancies in central government posts.

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Congress pledged to adopt the Rajasthan model of cashless insurance for universal healthcare, to launch a nationwide socio-economic and caste census and fill nearly 30 lakh vacancies in central government posts.

The manifesto committed to restoring full statehood to Jammu and Kashmir and proposed an urban employment program that aims to guarantee work for the urban poor, focusing on infrastructure renewal and reconstruction.

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The manifesto committed to restoring full statehood to Jammu and Kashmir and proposed an urban employment program that aims to guarantee work for the urban poor, focusing on infrastructure renewal and reconstruction.

Congress also plans to abolish the Agnipath program and facilitate the armed forces' recruitment to achieve fully sanctioned strength.

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Congress also plans to abolish the Agnipath program and facilitate the armed forces' recruitment to achieve fully sanctioned strength.

The party called upon the public to elect a government that transcends religious, linguistic, and caste barriers.

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The party called upon the public to elect a government that transcends religious, linguistic, and caste barriers.

Congress leaders criticised the incumbent government's leadership and urged voters to elect leaders committed to inclusive governance and socio-economic development.

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Congress leaders criticised the incumbent government's leadership and urged voters to elect leaders committed to inclusive governance and socio-economic development.

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