Priyanka Gandhi Vadra released the Congress’ manifesto for Uttarakhand on Wednesday promising to reserve 40 per cent jobs for women in the police department, jobs to four lakh people, and creation of a ‘tourism police’ force.
All India Congress Committee (AICC) general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra released the more than 60-page manifesto, titled ‘Uttarakhandi Swabhiman Pratigyan’, in Dehradun Wednesday, in the presence of party leaders cutting across factional lines.
The manifesto also promised to give priority to women in 40 per cent government jobs and capping the LPG prices at Rs 500 with government contributing its share and shouldering the burden with people.
Gandhi released the manifesto at a virtual rally here, streamed live in all 70 assembly constituencies in the state.
Through the ‘Nyay’ scheme, the Congress manifesto promises a monetary allowance for young people who have been unemployed for more than three years.
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Accusing the BJP government in Uttarakhand of doing nothing over the past five years, she asked people to take their vote seriously calling it their “most powerful weapon” to bring change.
“You’ll have to decide that development should be an issue in polls. Ask political parties, that come to talk about religion & caste, what are they saying for your development? Ask them what did they do for you in 5 years,” she said.
Furthermore, Priyanka also took a pod shot at Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the purchase of choppers by Centre.
(With inputs from agencies)