Surat: Congress party that is facing a tough task after losing the support of the Patidar community in Surat, made some unusual promises in their manifesto declared on Wednesday ahead of civic body polls. Congress claimed that they will install air purifiers on city roads to provide clean air to its citizens if they come to power.
Congress also claimed that they will start ‘Pavanputra’ helicopter emergency services to attend accident or fire calls. It also offered free education and free wi-fi services to citizens.
City Congress president Babu Rayka did not comment on the exact number of seats that the party is likely to win in the election but claimed that they will achieve the majority.
He further claimed, “There is some misunderstanding with local leaders of PAAS and they are still with us. Though some of them have withdrawn their forms, they will continue supporting the Congress.”
“Hardik Patel is Congress leader and PAAS is supporting us. There are some issues that we are trying to sort out,” said Kadir Pirzada, a senior Congress leader, who too was present during the release of the manifesto.
Congress leader Naishadh Desai said, “Congress party is the main opposition against BJP in civic polls and we will defeat them.”
The city Congress leaders refused to comment over the uncontested victory of BJP in some districts and taluka panchayat seats in the state. Rayka said, “We will not let go any seat to BJP without contest.”