Congress manifesto promises more jobs, social security in West Bengal

Kolkata, March 22

The Congress on Monday released its manifesto for West Bengal elections, stressing that it wants to restore the glory that the state enjoyed in the 1950s and 60s under the then CM, Bidhan Chandra Roy, widely regarded as the architect of modern Bengal.

The Congress, which has forged an alliance with the Left Front and Indian Secular Front for the elections, said in the document that it does not believe in “politics of freebies”, but would ensure wholesome development of West Bengal.

Maintaining that Bengal had progressed well during the tenure of Roy, who brought several heavy industries to the state, WBPCC chief Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury said the party has highlighted eight issues that it wishes to address, if voted to power.

The Congress, if allowed to form government, will prioritise the state’s law and order situation, women’s safety, social security, industrialisation and job creation. The manifesto also promised to take steps for farmers’ development, which include at least 20 per cent subsidy on the electricity. Meanwhile, Anandpur Sahib MP Manish Tewari named Cong campaigner for Bengal phase 2 elections. — PTI

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