KOLKATA: The Mamata Banerjee-led Trinamool Congress on Wednesday launched its manifesto for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, promising to scrap the Citizenship (Amendment) Act (CAA) and the National Register of Citizens (NRC) if the party is voted to power. In its manifesto, the TMC also stated that UCC will not be applicable in the entire country. The TMC has also promised that the current old age pension for citizens above the age of 60 will be increased to Rs 1,000 per month. 

We are delighted to present our Manifesto for the Lok Sabha Elections, 2024!

With #DidirShopoth, we pledge to uplift every Indian with guaranteed employment, universal housing, free LPG cylinders, assured MSP for farmers, scholarships for SC, ST, OBC students and much more.… pic.twitter.com/aEvgw7inr4
— All India Trinamool Congress (@AITCofficial) April 17, 2024

While releasing the manifesto, the TMC said, “Let’s overthrow the BJP Zamindars and pave the way for a dignified life for all!” The party also promised several welfare schemes, if the INDIA bloc wins the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, including ration at the doorstep, 10 free cooking cylinders for below-poverty-line (BPL) families among others.

Earlier today at an election rally, Mamata alleged that the BJP has made the entire country a “detention camp” and promised that the CAA and NRC will be scrapped if opposition bloc INDIA forms government at the Centre.

Key Highlights Of TMC’s Manifesto:- 

All graduates and diploma holders up to 25 years will be provided 1-year apprenticeships with monthly stipend.

Student Credit Cards of up to Rs 10 Lakh will be provided to students pursuing higher education.

Number of higher education scholarships for SCs, STs and OBCs students will be tripled.

Current Old Age Pension for individuals aged 60 & above will be increased to Rs 1,000 per month ( Rs 12,000 annually)

Cost of petrol, diesel and LPG cylinders will be capped to ensure affordability

A ‘Price Stabilisation Fund’ will be established to manage fluctuations in prices.

As per Swaminathan Commission’s recommendations, MSP will be legally guaranteed for India’s farmers, set at a minimum of 50% higher than the average cost of production of all crops

Every ration card holder will receive 5 kg of free ration per month

Ration will be delivered free-of-cost to the doorstep of every beneficiary

Every BPL family will receive 10 LPG cylinders free of cost per year, providing access to clean cooking fuel.

100 days of guaranteed work will be provided to all job card holders and all workers will receive a minimum wage of Rs 400 per day.

Every poor family across the nation will be assured dignified housing, ensuring safe and secure homes for everyone