Congress Unveils Delhi Election Manifesto with Five Key Guarantees for Residents

The party promises financial aid for women, free healthcare, subsidized utilities, and job opportunities, while focusing on pollution and governance reforms.

Congress Releases Delhi Election Manifesto, Promises Five Key Guarantees

Financial Support, Free Healthcare, and Social Welfare at the Core

New Delhi, January 29: The Congress party has unveiled its manifesto for the Delhi Legislative Assembly elections, presenting five major guarantees aimed at improving the lives of the city’s residents. The manifesto outlines direct financial assistance, free healthcare, subsidized utilities, and employment initiatives, drawing inspiration from policies implemented in Congress-led states like Karnataka and Rajasthan.

Among the key promises are:

✅ ₹2,500 per month to one woman in every poor household, based on Karnataka’s model.
✅ Free healthcare coverage up to ₹25 lakh for all Delhi residents, similar to Rajasthan’s scheme.
✅ ₹8,500 monthly stipend for unemployed youth under a one-year apprenticeship program.
✅ 300 units of free electricity for qualifying households.
✅ Cooking gas at ₹500 per cylinder, along with a free ration kit for eligible families.

The manifesto also includes commitments to restore 15,000 Civil Defence Volunteers, reserve 33% of state government jobs for women, and provide a ₹5,000 monthly pension to senior citizens, widows, and persons with disabilities.

Reviving Sheila Dikshit’s Legacy & Tackling Pollution

Congress leaders emphasized that the party aims to restore governance initiatives from Sheila Dikshit’s tenure, which they claim led to significant development in Delhi.

During the manifesto launch, Congress MP Jairam Ramesh addressed the media, highlighting the party’s focus on public rights and environmental concerns.

“A guarantee means that it is the right of the public. Congress has given five main guarantees for the Delhi elections,” Ramesh stated.

On Delhi’s severe pollution crisis, he stressed that improving air quality should be prioritized over business incentives.

“In Delhi, the ease of doing business is not important, but the ease of breathing is important.”

Ramesh criticized both the AAP and BJP governments for failing to address pollution adequately, recalling former CM Sheila Dikshit’s efforts, including collaborations with the Japanese government for the Yamuna Action Plan.

Delhi Elections on February 5: 70 Seats, 699 Candidates in the Fray

The Delhi Assembly elections will be held in a single phase on February 5, with vote counting scheduled for February 8. A total of 699 candidates will compete for 70 Assembly seats, making it a crucial electoral battle.

With Congress positioning itself as a pro-welfare alternative to the ruling AAP and BJP, the party hopes its guarantees will resonate with voters as Delhi heads to the polls.