Rahul Gandhi’s bold promises: From loan waiver to free education in Chhattisgarh

Chhattisgarh’s Assembly elections just got hotter with Rahul Gandhi’s bold proclamations. In a direct jibe at PM Narendra Modi, the Congress stalwart pledged to waive off farmers’ loans in the state. Addressing an animated crowd at Bhanupratappur, Rahul Gandhi declared, “They (BJP) cannot waive off farmers’ loans, they can only waive off Adani’s loan… I am making this promise once again that we will again waive the loans of the farmers of Chhattisgarh.”

From ‘KG to PG’: Rahul Gandhi’s Vision for Education

But Rahul Gandhi didn’t stop at loans. Making another groundbreaking promise, he envisioned a ‘KG to PG’ initiative, guaranteeing free education from kindergarten to post-graduation in government institutions. “They will not have to pay a single penny,” Rahul Gandhi asserted, further adding a proposal of Rs 4,000 annually for ‘tendu’ leaves collectors if Congress remains in power.

Assembly elections stir: Rahul Gandhi takes a swipe at Narendra Modi and announces major promises. Photo courtesy of All India Congress Committee.

The OBC Debate: Rahul Gandhi’s Challenge to Narendra Modi

In a piercing challenge to Narendra Modi, Rahul Gandhi broached the contentious topic of a caste census. He inquired why Modi, despite frequently mentioning ‘OBC’ in his speeches, fears the census. “Narendra Modi ji uses the word ‘OBC’ in every speech, but why is he scared of the caste census? OBCs have to become aware that they are being ditched,” voiced Rahul Gandhi. Re-emphasizing his earlier claim about the underrepresentation of the OBC community among the top government secretaries, Rahul Gandhi highlighted the disparity. He further promised a caste census by Congress if it ascends to power at the Centre.