Arunachal Cong promises 30 lakh jobs, LPG cylinder at Rs 500 and much more if voted to power
First Published: 1st April, 2024 17:21 IST
It has promised to restore the Old Pension Scheme (OPS) to secure the welfare of the state government employees and their family members
Arunachal Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC) today announced five guarantees if it gets elected in the 2024 assembly elections in the state.
Addressing media in Itanagar, APCC said that if the party is voted to power this time, it would reduce the price of LPG cylinders to Rs 500 from the current price of Rs 868.
The party has vowed to immediately fill up 30 lakh vacancies for permanent jobs in the central Government.
It said that all unemployed youths in the state will be given a pension of Rs 8500, and ASHA workers will be given Rs 1 lakh per year.
It has promised to restore the Old Pension Scheme (OPS) to secure the welfare of the state government employees and their family members.
Moreover, APCC also said that the party will construct the promised press colony to accommodate members of the state’s media fraternity and will ensure that examinations are appropriately conducted in the state by enacting a new law to prevent paper leaks.
The press colony was a promise by Late Chief Minister Dorjee Khandu.
Stating that Congress is contesting this election to save democracy, APCC urged everyone to vote for them and save the democracy and rights of tribals, especially in Arunachal Pradesh.
“People of Arunachal Pradesh are confused. This election is about saving our democracy and the Constitution of India. Youth and women are being treated unfairly throughout the country.
And we are fighting to save democracy and our Indian Constitution. We want to give the people of Arunachal Pradesh, social justice, economic justice and political justice,” said General Secretary of APCC.
Polling for the 50 assembly seats and 2 Lok Sabha seats in Arunachal Pradesh will be held on April 19 and results will for the Assembly polls will be declared on June 2 and for the LS polls on June 4.
Ruling BJP has won 10 seats unopposed.
Watch also:
COMMENTS
![](assets/images/article/fb.jpg)
TOPMOST STORY NOW
![Banner](https://northeastlive.s3.amazonaws.com/media/uploads/2024/07/copy-8-2.png)
Live Imphal-Andro Bad Road Issue: Protestors Cut Power Supply to Manipur Secretariat
26th July 2024![Banner](https://northeastlive.s3.amazonaws.com/media/uploads/2024/07/copy-7-1.png)
Live Meghalaya Pressure Groups Stop Vehicles from Assam from Entering State, 10 Arrested; Additional Forces To Be Deployed
26th July 2024![Banner](https://northeastlive.s3.amazonaws.com/media/uploads/2024/07/copy-6-2.png)
Live Sikkim MP Indra Hang Subba meets Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, Seeks CBSE Affiliation for State’s Indigenous Languages
26th July 2024![Banner](https://northeastlive.s3.amazonaws.com/media/uploads/2024/07/copy-5-1.png)
Live Assam Rifles Commemorates 25th Kargil Vijay Diwas with Exhibition and Documentary Screening in Manipur
26th July 2024WE RECOMMEND
![Banner](https://northeastlive.s3.amazonaws.com/media/uploads/2024/07/copy-1-1.png)
Arunachal Govt Shuts Down 600 Schools with Zero Enrollment, Plans to Close Colleges too
The Arunachal government is also considering closing non-functional colleges and polytechnic institutes. A survey will be conducted to identify such institutions
26th July 2024![Banner](https://northeastlive.s3.amazonaws.com/media/uploads/2024/07/3-member-1.jpg)
Centre To Form 3-Member Committee To Look Into NE Autonomous Councils’ Demands, Issues To Be Addressed In A Month
The 10 Autonomous District Councils and Territorial Councils are spread across Sixth Schedule areas in Assam, Meghalaya, Mizoram, and Tripura
25th July 2024![Banner](https://northeastlive.s3.amazonaws.com/media/uploads/2024/07/Railwayssssss.png)
Indian Railways’ Big NE Push: Rs 10,376 Cr Allocated, Region to Get 60 Amrit Stations
Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said today that 18 railway projects with an investment of Rs 74,972 crore are already being taken up across northeast
24th July 2024![Banner](https://northeastlive.s3.amazonaws.com/media/uploads/2024/07/Representational-image-93.png)
Arunachal: Youth beaten to death at an illegal rehab centre in Pasighat, 11 arrested
The deceased youth has been identified as Olip Litin Mukherjee (21).
23rd July 2024![Banner](https://northeastlive.s3.amazonaws.com/media/uploads/2024/07/Representational-image-91.png)
Arunachal Assembly Passes Key Examination Bill 2024 To Curb Unfair Practices In Govt Recruitment Exams
Now anyone found indulging in malpractices like leaking question papers will be given stringent penalties including a jail term and a fine of up to Rs one crore.
23rd July 2024