JD(S) pledges 100% farm loan waiver after Cong, BJP

JDs a party is expected to play a kingmaker role in the ensuing Karnataka Assembly polls on Monday released its election manifesto and promised 100 per cent farm loan wavier.

The manifesto was released in Bengaluru by JDs chief HD Kumaraswamy who is waging a comeback battle in the State. Congress and BJP have already released their election manifestos and promised loan waiver to farming sector.

In its 28-page manifesto, JD(S) has promised a slew of measures to help the poor, including free power and 30 kg rice to BPL families.

 The loan waiver will include all agricultural loans including crop loans, horticulture loans, and medium-term loans availed by the farmers of Karnataka, the party promised.

Other than loan waivers, farmers will get free seeds and fertilisers, promised in the manifesto.

“Women constitute 50 % of voting population. But, their participation, very often is not even 50% in the elections to the Legislative Assembly. For every woman who contributes a vote in the assembly election, JDS would like to provide a onetime award of ‘Democracy Support Incentive’ of Rs 2000,” said in the manifesto.

It also promises a pregnant mother with an assistance of Rs 6000 per month for 3 months before delivery and 3 months after delivery. The manifesto also talks about Power generation, skill development, promoting Kannada and housing schemes .The manifesto said if it comes to power  will introduce “Spoken Kannada” and “Spoken English” in all government schools.

“We will revise our education system to accommodate the principles of ‘Nya Talim’ (new skill) education system propounded by Mahatma Gandhi. Skill, hobby, talent identification from middle school level will begin and continues till graduation and will be recognized as part of merit,” the manifesto promised.