JOIN USThe Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) on Tuesday unveiled its election manifesto that promised 5 kg sugar at Rs 10 per kg and 2 kg of ghee at Rs 25 per kg to the poor.
The manifesto also promised free gas connections to all blue card holders.
Medical treatment cover to blue card holders, small farmers, petty traders and construction workers would be raised to Rs 1 lakh per annum.
SAD president Sukhbir Badal said all Class X pass women would be eligible to get sewing machines, adding that the SAD-BJP alliance would facilitate 50,000 youth to acquire taxis without down payment and soft loans.
The vision document said the alliance was committed to waiving off farm debts of all small farmers. Badal said all small farmers would also be eligible for a Rs 2 lakh interest free agriculture crop loan.