Voices of farmers, youth, women remain unheard under BJP rule: Rahul Gandhi in Rajasthan

Lok Sabha Elections 2024: During his address at a poll rally in Rajasthan, Rahul Gandhi emphasized the commitments outlined in the Congress party's electoral manifesto.

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Mayank Kasyap
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Lok Sabha Elections 2024: In a significant electoral pledge, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi announced during a public rally in Rajasthan that if the party secures victory in the elections, they will transfer ₹1 lakh annually into the bank account of one woman from every economically disadvantaged household across the nation.

Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Rs 8,500 a month for poor woman 

During his address at a poll rally in Rajasthan, Rahul Gandhi emphasized the commitments outlined in the Congress party's electoral manifesto. He reiterated that ₹1 lakh would be deposited into the account of one female member from each impoverished household, equating to ₹8,500 per month.

"The Congress government will transfer ₹1 lakh per year to the bank account of one woman from every poor household in the country," Gandhi asserted, outlining the party's vision for uplifting financially distressed segments of society.

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Furthermore, Gandhi criticized the BJP during his electoral rally, highlighting the pressing concerns of various demographics. He underscored the demands of farmers for minimum support prices (MSP), the aspirations of youth for employment opportunities, and the plight of women grappling with inflation, emphasizing the lack of attention to these issues.

Addressing a gathering in Bikaner, Rajasthan, Gandhi characterized the upcoming elections as pivotal for marginalized communities, including backward classes, Dalits, tribals, and the impoverished within the general category. He emphasized that unemployment and inflation are the paramount challenges facing the nation, lamenting the lack of media coverage on these critical issues.

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Taking aim at Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Gandhi criticized the government's prioritization of industrialists over the welfare of the common populace. He highlighted the disparity in resource allocation, citing the waiver of loans for industrialists contrasted with insufficient funds for essential welfare programs like MGNREGA.

Drawing attention to electoral financing, Gandhi scrutinized the BJP's acceptance of funds from affluent industrialists through electoral bonds, contrasting it with the financial constraints faced by the Congress party. He framed the impending Lok Sabha elections as a battle between the impoverished masses and a select group of billionaires.

"Farmers demand MSP, youth seek employment, women seek relief from inflation, yet their voices remain unheard," Gandhi reiterated, emphasizing the Congress's commitment to fulfilling its electoral promises once in power.