Cong announces 6 guarantees ahead of Telangana assembly polls

Ahead of the Telangana assembly polls, the Congress on Sunday announced six guarantees for the people of the state

The guarantees include the promise of Rs 2,500 per month and gas cylinders at Rs 500 for women, as well as 200 unit free electricity to all households, if the party comes to power in the state.

Under the Mahalakshmi guarantee, the party has promised to provide Rs 2,500 per month financial assistance to women, gas cylinder at Rs 500, free travel for women in TSRTC buses across the state.

Under the 'Indiramma Indlu' guarantee Rs 5 lakh will be given for construction of a house to all those who do not have one.

The third guarantee is Gruha Jyoti and under this 200 unit free electricity will be given to all households, he said.

Under the fourth guarantee 'Yuva Vikasam', the party promises Rs 5 lakh assistance for education in college and financial aid in coaching.

The sixth guarantee is 'Rythu Bharosa', under which Rs 15,000 for farmers and Rs 12,000 for farm labourers annually would be given