The Indian National Congress (INC) and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) released manifestos for the upcoming Haryana assembly elections suggesting their vision and policies. Manifestos outline to a voter the way every party intends to prioritize and plan; thus, voters who cast their ballot will have a 360-degree vision of what each one plans to do if they win the election.
Haryana is a state well known for its significant contributions to the country’s agriculture and industry. Time has witnessed various developmental and socio-political changes in the state. The political scenario of the state includes national and regional parties. INC and BJP can be accredited as the major contenders for the elections. The two manifestos present their strategy and commitment to the state’s growth and development.
Congress Manifesto for Haryana Assembly Election 2024
The Indian National Congress (INC) has outlined a vision for Haryana, focusing on several key areas. These are the seven guarantees of the Congress party:
Prosperity of Families
- Accessible 300 Units of Electricity: Every family will get free 300 units of electricity in a month.
- Free Medical Treatment Up to ₹25 Lakh: The party promised that the government would provide free medical treatment up to ₹25 Lakh, which it claimed would follow the model of the famous Chiranjeevi scheme of Andhra Pradesh.
- Gas Cylinders for Rs 500 monthly.
Empowerment of Women
- ₹2,000 Monthly Allowance: A monthly allowance of ₹2,000 would be given to women above 18 years.
Secure Future for Youth
- ₹2 Lakh Vacant Posts to be Recruited: Recruitment for ₹2 lakh vacant posts in the government.
- Drug-Free Haryana Movement: A one-stop solution to get rid of the drug menace from the system.
Social Security Empowered
- ₹6,000 Pension to Elderly: Pension of ₹6,000 per month for each elderly citizen.
- ₹6,000 Disability Pension: Those having disabilities will receive a disability pension of ₹6,000 per month.
- ₹6,000 Widow Pension: The widow will receive ₹6,000 as a pension.
- Revival of Old Pension Scheme: The old pension scheme will be revived
Backward Classes Rights
- Taking Caste Census: A caste census will be taken to better understand the various needs of different communities.
- Increase the Creamy Layer Limit to ₹10 Lakh: Income qualification for making a creamy layer will be increased to ₹10 lakh.
Welfare of Farmers
- Statutory Guarantee of MSP: MSP for crops will be statutorily guaranteed.
- Crop Loss Compensation: Compensation for crop loss will be provided instantaneously to farmers.
Welfare of Poor
- 100-yard plots: Housing allotment will be done by distributing 100-yard plots.
- ₹3.5 Lakh will be the cost for two-room houses.
Mallikarjun Kharge, Congress chief, said the party would ensure a 100-yard plot and ₹3.5 lakh towards the construction cost of houses for poor people. He also promised that MSP would be assured to farmers and there would be a caste census in Haryana, which would help evaluate the status of different castes and communities concerning welfare schemes, income, education, and employment.
For further details, refer to the Congress post on X
BJP Manifesto for Haryana Assembly Election 2024
In the 2024 Haryana Assembly election manifesto, the BJP has projected an elaborate plan for economic growth, employment, healthcare, and social welfare. Here are a few key points in more detail:
- Lado Laxmi Yojana: A monthly stipend of ₹2,100 is given to all women to give them financial empowerment and help the women in the state.
- 10 Industrial Cities: As part of this agenda, similar to the one announced for IMT Kharkhoda, the BJP assures that it will build 10 new industrial cities with incentives for entrepreneurship. Each of these cities will provide employment to 50,000 local youth and thus contribute to local employment and development.
- Chirayu Ayushman Yojana: Three lakh rupees cover per family and five lakh rupees for the aged (70+ years) for absolutely free healthcare coverage. This policy will bring down the financial burden associated with diseases.
- Minimum Support Price (MSP): MSP coverage shall be increased to 24 crops from 14, so the farmer gets reasonable returns, and the market cannot play with their price.
- Government Jobs for Youth: An assured 2 lakh jobs from the government bureaucracy, thus directly providing a fillip to the unemployment of youth.
- National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme: Employment of 5 lakh youth through stipends every month for training, which, in turn, will help in reducing the unemployment of youth through training and skills development.
- Housing for All: 5 lakh houses will be constructed in urban and rural areas.
- Free Dialysis Facilities: Under the scheme, citizens would have free dialysis facilities in government hospitals and enhanced public health infrastructure.
- Olympic Games Nurseries: Sports nurseries should be developed at every district level for young budding sports persons to nurture their talents and promote sports and physical education.
- Subsidized LPG Cylinders: Availability of LPG cylinders to every house at ₹500 per cylinder for the citizen under Har Ghar Grahini Yojana for reduced household energy expenditure.
- Scooters for Rural College-Going Girls: The scooter facility will be available to female students in rural areas under the umbrella of Awal Balika Yojana, facilitating better mobility and access towards education.
- Agni Veer Jobs: Government employment for every Agni Veer—Every such veteran Agni Veer will get assured government employment.
- KMP Orbital Rail Corridor: The BJP has promised the KMP Orbital Rail Corridor, which will connect various parts of the NCR, to ensure better rail connectivity.
- Rapid Rail: The party also promises to launch Intercity Express metro services between Faridabad and Gurugram.
- Scholarships for OBC/SC Students: All the OBC/SC students doing medical and engineering courses in government institutes all over India will be offered scholarships.
- Welfare Boards for Minority Castes: A welfare board will be constituted for minor backward castes, and enough funds will be allocated for their development.
- Reform in Social Pension: Social pensions must be indexed to inflation and the cost of living through a scientific formula so that they are always available to the beneficiaries.
- Support to OBC Entrepreneur: Loans up to ₹25 lakh to OBC entrepreneurs, along with all the benefits provided under the Mudra Scheme.
- Modern Skills Training Centre: Haryana will be developed as a centre for modern skills training and transformed into a global educational hub.
- International-level Aravalli Jungle Safari Park: International-level Aravalli Jungle Safari Park in South Haryana that promotes tourism and conservation.
For more details, you can check the BJP manifesto
Polling Date
The 2024 Haryana Assembly elections are scheduled for October 5, 2024. It is an important opportunity for the voters of Haryana to decide their future by voting for the parties and candidates they believe will serve their interests and developments. of the state is the best
Result Announcement Date
The results of the 2024 Haryana Assembly Elections are expected to be announced on October 8, 2024. It will show which party will form the government and lead Haryana in the next phase.
