Rahul Gandhi's Promise of Financial Empowerment for Women & Youth

Rahul Gandhi, Congress leader, announced the INDIA bloc's promise to provide substantial financial support to women, youth, farmers, and the poor over BJP's initiatives for billionaires. He highlighted a Rs 2,500 honorarium under Jharkhand's Maiyaa Samman Yojana, benefitting 53 lakh women, amid upcoming state elections.

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi emphasized the INDIA bloc's commitment to redirecting more financial resources to women, youth, farmers, and the poor, contrasting it with BJP's focus on billionaires. He made this statement on the brink of Jharkhand's assembly elections.

The coalition has decided to increase the honorarium for women under the Maiyaa Samman Yojana to Rs 2,500. This scheme, according to Gandhi, significantly supports women against inflation, fostering self-respect among them.

Gandhi reiterated that from December 2024, 53 lakh women in Jharkhand will receive the enhanced honorarium, framing this move as a step towards financial empowerment. The alliance's electoral mission is to retain power in the upcoming elections against the BJP's challenge.

(With inputs from agencies.)