As the Maharashtra elections approach, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, in his latest attempt to deal the final blow to the BJP and its Mahayuti alliance, mocked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his “additional traitor to solid traitor” remarks. during a press conference on Monday.

During the press conference, Rahul Gandhi outlined Congress’ key poll promises and also criticized the influence of corporates in the elections.

The LoP in the Lok Sabha framed the election as a contest between the aspirations of the common people and the influence of a few wealthy individuals, especially industrialist Gautam Adani, whom it accused of trying to seize control of Mumbai’s land and resources. He claimed that Rs 1 lakh crore could be diverted to a single billionaire; He argued that this move would disadvantage farmers, workers and the unemployed.

“Maharashtra election is a choice of ideologies and a choice between 1-2 billionaires and the poor. Billionaires want Mumbai land to come into their own hands. The estimate is that 1 lakh crore will be given to one billionaire. Gandhi said that Maharashtra, farmers of Maharashtra, poor, unemployed and youth should help “He thinks he needs it,” he said.

Gandhi highlighted several key policy proposals, including free bus rides as well as financial support for women if they come to power.

For farmers, the Congress leader suggested loan waiver of up to Rs 3 lakh and assured a minimum price of Rs 7,000 per quintal for soyabeans and price stability for onions.

“Employment and inflation are the main issues and we have clearly said that our focus is to help women. Every woman will be given 3000 rupees every month and free bus rides will be given to them. Loan waiver for farmers We will also provide 7000 rupees per soyabean price and surety for onion prices to farmers,” he said .

The Congress leader also focused on solving unemployment and promised Rs 4,000 monthly allowance to the unemployed and promised to fill 2.5 lakh vacant government positions.

Talking about caste census and reservation policy, he emphasized the importance of doing this in Maharashtra, stating that it would provide a clearer picture of the demographic and social composition of the state.

“We will conduct a caste census in Maharashtra, as we did in Telangana and Karnataka, to get a clear picture of participation and population… Caste census is the pillar of our strategy. We will break the wall of caste census. 50 per cent reservation ceiling,” he said.

“We will waive health insurance up to Rs 25 lakh for poor people, farmers and the unemployed…We will also give unemployment benefit of Rs 4000…We will also fill vacancies in 2.5 lakh government jobs,” it added.

During his speech, Gandhi criticized Gautam Adani, especially his interest in redevelopment projects in Dharavi, Mumbai’s largest slum, and argued that corporate control over land in Mumbai would change the character of the city and divert resources away from the people.

“On one side, Adani ji is eyeing Dharavi and Maharashtra’s money. He has a goal of changing the nature of Mumbai, on the other side, we have farmers and youth who are dreaming and the Maharashtra government is crushing their dreams.” in question.

After his speech, Gandhi mocked a safe with Prime Minister Modi’s quote “ek hain to secure hain” and took out two posters from it. One shows PM Modi with Gautam Adani with “ek hain to safe hain” written on it, the other shows a map of Dharavi with “Dharavi ka bhavisha safe nahi” written on it.

Congress leaders Pawan Khera and KC Venugopal were also present.

Campaigning for the 288 assembly seats in Maharashtra has intensified, with both the ruling Mahayuti and the opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) making efforts to woo voters. Elections are scheduled for November 20, and counting will take place on November 23.

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