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In Haryana Assembly elections, it's all about jawan, kisan, pehlwan

In Haryana Assembly elections, it's all about jawan, kisan, pehlwan

By Kim Browne

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With Haryana set to vote on October 5, political parties are trying to outdo each other in making welfare promises. PM Narendra Modi (top) held a rally in Hisar while Congress candidate Vinesh Phogat (above) campaigned with party leader Deepender Hoo

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PM Narendra Modi (top) held a rally in Hisar while Congress candidate Vinesh Phogat (above) campaigned with party leader Deepender Hooda and wrestler Bajrang Punia in Julana last week | Photos: PTI

4 min read Last Updated : Sep 29 2024 | 11:33 PM IST

As Haryana gears up for Assembly elections on October 5, political parties are trying to outdo each other in making welfare promises in their manifestos.

With the central themes revolving around ‘jawan’, ‘kisan’, and ‘pehlwan’, pressing issues like unemployment and women’s welfare too have found prominent spots in manifestos, with commitments that include minimum support prices (MSP) for farmers, enhanced infrastructure, cash transfers to women, and guaranteed government jobs for ex-Agniveers.

Even as the contribution of agriculture to the overall economy has come down in Haryana, it still employs a substantial chunk of the population.

The focus on ‘kisan’ resonates

Originally published by business-standard.com. Syndicated material does not necessarily reflect the views of Grazia British.

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