During the press conference in Mumbai's Bandra Kurla Complex, Rahul Gandhi outlined Congress's key poll promises and further criticised corporate influence in the elections
The LoP in the Lok Sabha framed the election as a contest between the aspirations of the common people and the influence of a few wealthy individuals, particularly industrialist Gautam Adani, who he accused of trying to take control of Mumbai's land and resources. He claimed that Rs 1 lakh crore could be directed to a single billionaire, a move he argued would disadvantage farmers, workers, and the unemployed
"The Maharashtra election is an election of ideologies and an election between 1-2 billionaires and the poor. The billionaires want the land of Mumbai to go into their hands. The estimate is that Rs 1 lakh crores will be given to one billionaire. Our thinking is that Maharashtra, the farmers of Maharashtra, the poor, the unemployed, and the youth need help," Gandhi said
Gandhi highlighted several major policy proposals, beginning with financial support for women if they came to power in addition to free bus rides for them
For farmers, the Congress leader proposed a loan waiver of up to Rs 3 lakh and guaranteed a minimum price of Rs 7,000 per quintal for soybeans, as well as price stability for onions
"Employment and inflation are the key issues, and we have clearly said that our focus is to help women. Every month, 3000 rupees will be given to every woman as well as free bus rides for them. For farmers, a loan waiver of up to Rs 3 lakh. We will ensure Rs 7000 per quintal of price for soybeans and surety for onion prices also to farmers," he said
The Congress leader also focused on addressing unemployment and promised an allowance of Rs 4,000 per month for the unemployed and pledged to fill 2.5 lakh vacant government positions
The Congress leader also focused on addressing unemployment and promised an allowance of Rs 4,000 per month for the unemployed and pledged to fill 2.5 lakh vacant government positions
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