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Congress manifesto: Vemula Act, caste census, federalism, cash transfer

Congress manifesto promises ’unconditional cash transfer of ₹1 lakh annually to poor families under ‘Mahalakshmi Scheme‘ that will go to women.

BySouth First Desk

Published Apr 05, 2024 | 6:15 PMUpdatedApr 05, 2024 | 6:15 PM

Congress manifesto

Congress manifesto promises ’unconditional’ cash transfer of ₹1 lakh annually to women from poor families under ‘Mahalakshmi Scheme‘. It promises to enact the ‘Rohith Vemula Act’ to address discrimination against students from oppressed communities in educational institutions. Congress released its manifesto, ‘Nyay Patra’, on Friday, 5 April, promising representation to the marginalised, ending scavenging, ensuring caste census and federalism.

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