2019 Indian Parliamentary Election in 7 phases from April 11 to May 19,2019 - Congress Manifesto Key announcements

NYAY (Nyuntam Aay Yojana, a minimum income plan): 

Under this scheme, India's poorest will receive money directly in their bank account to ensure they have a minimum monthly income of Rs 12,000

Jobs: The Congress will fill 22 lakh job vacancies within the government in an effort to boost employment. 

Farmers: If farmers default on loans, it will be considered a civil offense & not a criminal offence 

Education: 6 percent of India's GDP will be spent on education. 

 Health: Will strengthen government hospitals and the public health service. 

Other announcements

Rafale probe on day 1 in power Congress will cause to be investigated several deals entered into by the BJP government in the last 5 years and, in particular, the Rafale deal. 

 Women Empowerment and Gender Equality Congress promises to pass the Constitution (Amendment) Bill to provide for reservation of 33 per cent of seats in the Lok Sabha and State Legislative Assemblies in the first session of the 17th Lok Sabha and in the Rajya Sabha. 

National Security Congress will reverse the trend of declining defence spending under the NDA government, and will ensure that defence spending is increased to meet the requirements of the Armed Forces. 

 GST will be turned into a simple tax If the Congress is voted to power, Goods and Services tax will be turned into a simple tax. He added that the party will simplify GST and minimise tax burden. 

'CAPF first line of defence' Congress promises to ensure increased representation of women to achieve a minimum of 33 per cent in the force strength of CISF, CRPF and BSF. 

Cong promises to withdraw Citizenship Bill Congress promises to immediately withdraw the widely resented Citizenship Amendment Bill introduced by the BJP-led government against the wishes of the people of the North Eastern States. 

Cong promises to ensure EVMs, VVPATs are Tamperproof Congress will ensure that EVMs and VVPATs are tamperproof. 

Congress promises to review AFSPA, repeal sedition law The Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act and the Disturbed Areas Act in the state will be reviewed and 'suitable' changes will be made to balance the requirement of security and 'protection of Human Rights'