Cong promises farm loan waiver, unemployment allowance to youths in Rajasthan

Jaipur ,November 29:

The Congress on Thursday announced farm loan waiver, allowance to educated unemployed youths, and Accountability Bill among a slew of promises in its manifesto to win the Rajasthan assembly polls, scheduled for December 7.

Rajasthan Pradesh Congress Committee (RPCC) president Sachin Pilot and former chief minister Ashok Gehlot released the manifesto in the presence of other party leaders. “Our manifesto is not just a document, but a commitment,” said Pilot.

With a view to empower girls in a holistic manner, the Congress leader said, “Our government, if formed, will bear the entire education expenses of girls. We will finance their entire education,” he added.

Pilot said that unemployed educated youths would get Rs 3,500 as monthly allowance. “We will also give jobs to them and easy loans so that they set up their own businesses too,” he said. Moreover, students will get free travel facilities to appear in the examination, he added.

“The Congress will waive off farmers’ loan once the party forms the government in the state. Farm equipment will be freed from the Goods and Services Tax (GST), Pilot said.