The Odisha unit of Congress has promised to provide financial benefits to almost all sections of society, including ₹3,000 monthly unemployment allowance, waiver of loan of farmers and women self-help groups (SHGs) and ₹2,000 monthly pension for farmers, to make a comeback to power in the State after 24 years.
The State Congress released its manifesto with 90 different promises here on Friday. Ten major promises have been put forward as guarantees of the grand old party for voters of Odisha, which is simultaneously going to the polls for the Assembly and Lok Sabha.
“When the Congress comes to power, farmers will get ₹3,000 as procurement price including bonus per one quintal of paddy. Farm loan will be written off while farmers will get monthly pension of ₹2,000,” said Ajoy Kumar, AICC in-charge for Odisha Congress, here.
