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Congress Promises Justice for Zubeen Garg, Cash for Women in Assam Polls

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge announced five key guarantees for Assam, including monthly cash transfers to women and a promise to deliver justice in singer Zubeen Garg's case within 100 days. Meanwhile, Union Home Minister Amit Shah launched a sharp attack on the Congress, accusing it of altering the state's demographics for vote-bank politics. Shah asserted that a BJP government would identify and deport "every infiltrator" within the next five years. The state gears up for a single-phase poll on April 9, with the BJP seeking a third term under Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma.

Key Points: Assam Polls: Congress Announces 5 Guarantees, BJP Vows on Infiltrators

  • Congress announces 5 poll guarantees
  • Monthly cash transfer to women promised
  • Justice in Zubeen Garg death case pledged
  • Amit Shah accuses Congress of changing demographics
  • BJP vows to identify and deport infiltrators
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Assam polls: Congress announces five gurantees, including justice in Singer Zubeen Garg death case

Congress pledges cash for women, justice in Zubeen Garg case. BJP's Amit Shah promises to deport every infiltrator in Assam. Key battle for 126 seats.

"In the next five years, we will identify and deport every single infiltrator. - Amit Shah"

Nowboicha, March 29

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on Sunday announced five guarantees in Assam, including Key promises such as monthly cash transfers to women, Rs 50,000 for women entrepreneurs, cashless health coverage, and justice for Zubeen Garg's case.

"I'm announcing five guarantees. The first guarantee is an unconditional monthly cash transfer to every woman's bank account. Additionally, we'll provide women with an amount of Rs 50,000 to start or expand their businesses. The second guarantee is that we'll guarantee cashless health coverage of Rs 25 to every family. The third guarantee is that we'll deliver justice in the case of the late famous singer Zubeen Garg within 100 days. We've ensured justice within one hundred days..." said Kharge while addressing a public meeting in Nowboicha, Assam.

Kharge's remarks came as Assam gears up for a single-phase polling across all 126 Assembly constituencies on April 9. Counting of votes is scheduled for May 4, according to the Election Commission of India.

Meanwhile, Union Home Minister Amit Shah launched a sharp attack on the Congress, accusing it of altering the state's demographics for vote-bank politics, while asserting that a BJP government would identify and deport "every infiltrator" within the next five years.

Addressing a public rally in Nalbari, Shah said, "Driven by the greed for vote banks, the Congress party changed the entire demographics of Assam. Dhubri and its nine surrounding districts are now teeming with infiltrators."

He further alleged that previous Congress governments had allowed illegal infiltration for decades.

"The Congress government had kept the doors open for infiltrators inside Assam for years. Our Chief Minister, Himanta Biswa Sarma, has shut the borders... and reclaimed 1.25 lakh acres of land that had been occupied by infiltrators," Shah said.

Making a strong electoral pitch, the Union Minister outlined a firm roadmap against infiltration.

"Today, I have come to Nalbari to say: form a 'Lotus flower' government for the third time. In the next five years, we will identify and deport every single infiltrator," he asserted.

Assam will witness a fight between the incumbent BJP-led NDA government and Congress for the 126-seat assembly.

The BJP government, led by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, will look to secure a third consecutive term, while the Congress aims to defeat the ruling party to return to power.

- ANI

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Rohit P
As a Zubeen fan from Assam, I'm glad his case is getting political attention. But justice shouldn't be an election "guarantee." It should be a given. Both parties are playing politics with serious issues. 🤔
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Aman W
Cashless health coverage of Rs 25 lakh per family? That's huge if implemented properly. The current Ayushman Bharat has limits. This could be a game-changer for middle-class families struggling with medical bills.
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Sarah B
The rhetoric from both sides is concerning. One side talks of cash for votes, the other of deporting "every infiltrator." Where is the discussion on development, jobs, and infrastructure for Assam's youth?
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Karthik V
Rs 50,000 for women entrepreneurs is a good step. My sister started a small tailoring unit with much less. But the implementation is key. Will there be training and market linkage too, or just the money?
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Varun X
The border issue is complex and sensitive. Simply saying "deport every infiltrator" sounds tough but the ground reality is different. We need a humane and lawful process, not just political slogans. Jai Hind.

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