Priyanka Gandhi to address Congress women's convention in Bengaluru on Jan 16

'Women are 50 per cent of the population, Congress has decided to prepare a separate manifesto for women,' DKS said

Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra will address a massive convention of women at Palace Grounds on January 16, KPCC president D K Shivakumar said on Monday.

"Congress has decided to come out with a separate manifesto for women, who account for 50 per cent of the population. We've even decided to issue a guarantee card to women," Shivakumar told a news conference.

The Congress has invited suggestions until January 15 for the women's manifesto. "On January 16, a massive convention of women leaders will be held. Women are our assets and we want to add to their strength. Priyanka Gandhi Vadra will attend the convention. She will go through the opinions received and address the convention. She'll make some announcements," Shivakumar said.

Citizens can write to [e-mail] or WhatsApp [phone]‌ to provide suggestions on the women's manifesto.

Shivakumar inducted JD(S) leaders D M Vishwanath and Radhakrishna into Congress. Vishwanath had contested against Shivakumar from Kanakapura while Radhakrishna is from Mandya.