INDIA bloc promises enhanced reservations, 10 lakh jobs in Jharkhand election manifesto

The Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) on Tuesday unveiled its manifesto for the upcoming Jharkhand assembly elections, announcing a slew of promises including 10 lakh jobs for the youth and health insurance coverage of up to ₹15 lakh for the poor.

The ruling alliance in Jharkhand released the ‘7 guarantees', that include social justice by enhancing reservations for STs to 28 per cent, SCs to 12 per cent and OBCs to 27 per cent from 26 per cent, 10 per cent and 14 per cent, respectively, PTI reported.

Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren addresses the release of joint manifesto of Congress-JMM-RJD-CPI-M for the Jharkhand Assembly elections, in Ranchi on Tuesday. Congress National President Mallikarjun Kharge also seen. (ANI)