Congress unveils West Bengal poll manifesto with focus on education, welfare and jobs

Mallikarjun Kharge, president of the Indian National Congress, released the party’s manifesto for the West Bengal Assembly elections on Tuesday evening (Source: Photo by PTI)

The manifesto outlined the party’s vision for the state, placing emphasis on governance, development and public welfare ahead of the elections (Source: Photo by PTI)

The party promised free education for women up to the postgraduate level and a monthly assistance of ₹2,000 as part of its welfare measures (Source: Photo by PTI)

It also proposed free government transport for all women and filling all vacant government posts with yours within one year (Source: Photo by PTI)

Focusing on employment and skills, the manifesto pledged the establishment of AI and skill development centres in all districts of West Bengal (Source: Photo by PTI)

In the healthcare sector, the party assured a health insurance cover of ₹10 lakh for every family in the state (Source: Photo by PTI)

The manifesto further included financial support of ₹15,000 per year for marginal and landless farmers, along with up to 200 units of free electricity for tillers (Source: Photo by PTI)

Elections to the 294-member West Bengal Assembly will be held in two phases on April 23 and 29, with counting of votes scheduled for May 4 (Source: Photo by PTI)