Key takeaways from Congress manifesto:
- Caste Census and Reservation Law Amendment: Implementing a comprehensive caste census alongside an amendment to raise reservations for SC/ST/OBC communities beyond the current 50% cap, ensuring equitable representation and opportunities for historically marginalized groups.
- MSP Guarantee for Farmers: Minimum Support Price (MSP) for agricultural produce as a legal entitlement for farmers, safeguarding their livelihoods and ensuring fair remuneration for their hard work.
- Adoption of Rajasthan Model for Healthcare: Adopting and scaling up the successful Rajasthan model for cashless healthcare nationwide, ensuring accessible and affordable medical services for all citizens, especially those from disadvantaged backgrounds.
- Gender Inclusivity in Central Government Jobs: Enforcing a policy of 50% reservation for women in central government jobs, promoting gender equality and empowering women in the workforce.
- Student Educational Loan Relief: Instituting a one-time waiver scheme for student educational loans, alleviating the burden of debt on young individuals and fostering a conducive environment for skill development and entrepreneurship.
- Anti-Defection Legislation: Introducing stringent laws to automatically disqualify any elected representative defecting from their party, ensuring political stability and accountability in governance.
- Doubling GDP: Setting a national goal of doubling GDP within the next decade through strategic investments, innovation-driven policies, and sustainable development initiatives.
- Enhanced Electoral Transparency: Mandating the use of Voter Verified Paper Audit Trail (VVPAT) systems to verify and match Electronic Voting Machine (EVM) tallies, bolstering the credibility and integrity of electoral processes.
- GST Reform (GST 2.0): Overhauling the Goods and Services Tax (GST) framework with GST 2.0, incorporating feedback from stakeholders and streamlining the tax structure to enhance compliance, boost revenue, and facilitate ease of doing business.
- Legislation to Combat Fake News: Enacting legislation to curb the proliferation of fake news through the Press Council, ensuring responsible journalism and protecting public discourse from misinformation.