5 lakh interest-free loan, Rs 3000 pension and Rs 50 lakh…Rahul Gandhi announced 5 guarantees before the elections in Kerala.

Kerala: Before the upcoming assembly elections in Kerala, Congress has played a big gamble. Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi has announced five major guarantees in Thiruvananthapuram. These promises focus on helping women, youth, elderly and common families. Rahul Gandhi says that these guarantees will strengthen social security in the state, reduce the economic burden and increase employment.

Special relief to women

Congress has made two big announcements for women. First, women will get the facility of free travel in all the buses of Kerala State Road Transport. Second, college students will be given financial assistance of Rs 1000 every month. This will increase participation of girls in higher education and reduce the burden of expenses on families.

Increase in pension for the elderly

It has been promised to increase the social pension for senior citizens and weaker sections to Rs 3000 per month. At present, many people are facing difficulties due to reduced pension. This increase will help them live a better life.

Strong shield of health protection

There is a plan to provide free health insurance up to Rs 50 lakh to every family. It will be named Oommen Chandy Health Insurance Scheme, which will be in memory of former Chief Minister Oommen Chandy. Families are ruined due to expensive treatment, this scheme will prevent such situation.

Interest-free loans to youth

To increase employment and self-employment, youth will get interest-free loan up to Rs 5 lakh. This will start new businesses, increase startups and reduce unemployment. Congress believes that the youth power will strengthen the economy of the state.

separate department for the elderly

There is a proposal to create a separate department for the care, safety and respect of the elderly. This will solve their problems faster and they will get a respectable life.

Rahul Gandhi said that these guarantees will improve the lives of the people of Kerala. Congress will make these promises a main part of the election manifesto. Now it remains to be seen how much impact these announcements have on the voters.