Congress today released its manifesto for Punjab Assembly elections. Releasing the manifesto in New Delhi, senior Congress leader and former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said Punjab is a state with tremendous potential which has not been exploited because of mismanagement. He said Punjab was a victim of terrorism and it has inflicted great deal of damage on the economy and polity of the state.<br/><br/>Mr Singh expressed belief that Punjab is in for better times under the leadership of Captain Amarinder Singh. The party has promised employment and housing for all, and free education to girls. Speaking on the occasion, Captain Amarinder Singh said the manifesto covers every facet of Punjab.<br/><br/>He said rural debt in Punjab is 67,000 crore rupees and party is planning to take over debt of every farmer and negotiate with banks, once it is elected to power. Mr Singh said drugs is the first thing which will be attacked and drug menace in Punjab will be ended in 4 weeks. He said 2500 rupees stipend will be given per month to every youngster till jobs are made available to them.
News On AIR | January 9, 2017 4:34 PM
Congress releases its manifesto for upcoming Punjab Assembly polls