Maharashtra Election 2024: The atmosphere of assembly elections in Maharashtra is in full swing. Both the ruling and opposition parties are putting in their full strength. Big promises are being made to attract voters. Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Friday announced three big promises keeping farmers and youth at the center. He talked about taking historic steps for the farmers under the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA), in which special attention was given to improving the MSP (minimum support price) of soybean, onion and cotton.
Three big promises of Maha Vikas AghadiRahul Gandhi said that the farmers of Maharashtra will get the full fruits of their hard work. MVA made three major promises to the farmers:MSP of Rs 7000 per quintal and bonus for soybean.A special committee to fix the fair price for onion.
Guarantee of correct MSP for cotton.Rahul Gandhi targeted the BJP and said that for the last three elections, the BJP had promised an MSP of Rs 6000 for soybean, but farmers are still forced to sell their produce at throwaway prices. The MVA assured that their government will provide justice, fruits of hard work and their rights to the farmers.
Other major promises of Congress and MVAIn its manifesto, the Congress has made many big promises not only for farmers but also for women, youth and ordinary citizens. Prominent among them are:
Equality and caste censusEfforts to conduct caste census and increase the reservation limit above 50%.Agricultural loan waiver and incentive amountAgricultural loan up to Rs 3 lakh waived.Incentive amount of Rs 50,000 to farmers who repay their loans regularly.Mahalakshmi YojanaFinancial assistance of Rs 3000 to women every month.
Free bus travel to women and girls.- Kutumb Raksha Yojana
- Health insurance of Rs 25 lakh to each family.
- Provision of free medicines.
- Financial help for unemployed youth
- Aid of Rs 4000 every month to the unemployed youth of the state.
Special focus on farmers and womenThe Mahavikas Aghadi has put a special focus on farmers and women in its manifesto. Farmers have not only been assured of loan waiver, but a promise has also been made to ensure better market prices for their produce. Economic independence and empowerment has been given priority for women.
Increasing tension between the ruling party and the oppositionThe competition of promises between the MVA and the BJP has intensified in the election environment. While the MVA is making announcements keeping farmers, women and youth at the center, the BJP has also made big claims of employment and development.
ConclusionThis time there is a flurry of promises in the Maharashtra Assembly elections. The Mahavikas Aghadi has assured concrete steps to woo farmers and the general public. However, only the election results will tell how much impact these promises will have on the ground level. At present, the public is considering choosing the right option for themselves among these announcements.