Cong guarantees minimum wage, raise in quota limit
The Morning Standard|March 17, 2024
CONGRESS president Mallikarjun Kharge on Saturday announced another five guarantees each for ‘Shramik Nyay’ and ‘hissedari Nyay’.
DEVARAJ B HIREHALLI 
Cong guarantees minimum wage, raise in quota limit

Shramik Nyay’ promises an employment guarantee for the urban dwellers besides ₹400 as the national minimum wage for the labourers that also applies to the MGNReGA workers. Whereas, the ‘hissedari Nyay’ promises to remove the 50% cap on the reservation for SCs, STs, and OBCs and raise the quota up to 65%, like in Tamil Nadu, through a Constitutional amendment.

Besides, Congress also promises to protect the dwellings of adivasis residing in forests, including MSP for their products. “The jal, jungle, and zameen of adivasis are being held hostage by big business houses and the dear friends of the Modi government,” Kharge said.

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