The nation is in the grip of the Lok Sabha elections. Political manifestos are in the news, not for their good content, but for what they don’t contain. The Prime Minister’s recent statement that the Congress wants to take away properties, including gold and mangalsutra, from the people and distribute it among members of the minority community reflects the quality of the narrative in the ongoing election. The Prime Minister, who is the leader of the world’s largest democracy, and his advisors are expected to know the facts.
The contents of the two manifestos
The Congress in its manifesto titled ‘Nyay Patra’ has listed out the various issues facing the country and has declared its aims and objectives in dealing with them if voted to power. The manifesto covers diverse topics such as equity; religious and linguistic minorities; senior citizens, persons with disabilities, and LGBTQIA+; health; youth; education; sports, women’s empowerment; farmers, workers; art, culture, and heritage; economy; taxation and tax reforms; and defending the Constitution.
