Rahul Gandhi announces survey on wealth redistribution in Congress manifesto
Hyderabad: Rahul Gandhi announced that if the Congress government comes to power, it will conduct financial and institutional surveys to determine the distribution of wealth. This will be followed by steps to redistribute wealth across the country.
He also promised to ensure representation of all communities in every sector. "We will first conduct a caste census to determine the exact population of backward classes, scheduled castes, scheduled tribes, minorities, and other castes. Subsequently, we will take a historic step to redistribute wealth in India. We will provide employment and welfare schemes based on the population of each caste," he stated.
Gandhi highlighted the disparity in representation, stating that backward classes, SCs, STs, minorities, and tribals constitute 90% of India's population but have negligible representation in government jobs and other sectors. He pointed out that out of the 90 IAS officers governing the country, only three are from backward classes, one is adivasi, and three are Dalits.
Gandhi further spoke on the need for equitable representation, stating that officials from backward classes are involved in only Rs 6 out of a total expenditure of Rs 100.
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PM unveils development projects worth over Rs 4,000 crore in Sikkim
Gangtok (PTI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday launched development projects worth over Rs 4,000 crore in Sikkim while attending the closing ceremony of the state's 50 years of statehood celebrations.
The projects span a wide range of sectors such as infrastructure, connectivity, healthcare, education, power, urban development, environment, tourism and agriculture, the officials said.
These projects are aimed at accelerating holistic and inclusive development in Sikkim.
The PM's visit marks an important milestone in the golden jubilee year of Sikkim's statehood and reflects the government's "continued commitment to the rapid and sustainable development of the Himalayan state", the officials said.
