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Pune, April 25: The Nationalist Congress Party (Sharadchandra Pawar) released its manifesto on Thursday, advocating for a caste census and pledging to establish a distinct commission for farmers’ welfare, ensuring the right to apprenticeship, and proposing a 50 per cent job reservation for women.
The manifesto was released in the presence of NCP (SP) chief and former Union agriculture minister Sharad Pawar.
The party led by Sharad Pawar declared that it opposes the notion of “one nation, one election” and is in favour of Jammu & Kashmir being granted complete statehood.
Key promises of NCP (SP) manifesto ‘Shapatnama’
According to the manifesto named “Shapatnama”, the NCP (SP) intends to assess and suggest amendments to the Citizenship (Amendment) Act (CAA), National Register of Citizens (NRC), Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA), and other legislations that are deemed to be in conflict with fundamental principles of the constitution.
The manifesto also stated that the party supports enhancing the authority of state and local governments, reassessing power distribution, and implementing constitutional amendments.
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Maharashtra NCP(SP) president Jayant Patil, speaking at a press conference, stated, “We will demand a constitutional amendment to raise the 50 per cent cap on reservations. We will ban contract labour in government sectors and legally protect the contract workers’ benefits.”
The manifesto also supports the strengthening of cyber laws pertaining to women, the cancellation of the Agnipath scheme, and safety audits for women.
The NCP (SP) expressed its support for the five “nyay” (guarantees) outlined by the Congress in its manifesto, addressing concerns related to farmers, youth, women, labourers, and caste census.
“LPG cylinder prices will be kept at Rs 500 and if necessary, will be subsidised by the government. Petrol, diesel tax will be restructured,” Patil said.
The NCP (SP) also stated in their manifesto that “We also prioritise judicial reforms, ensuring access to justice and inclusive representation within the judiciary.”
The manifesto also emphasizes LGBTQ community welfare initiatives.
