Congress leader Pawan Khera asserts people of Haryana want change ahead of assembly elections: 'People troubled for 10 years, want change'

As the Haryana assembly elections approach, Congress leader Pawan Khera voiced confidence on Saturday that the people of Haryana are eager for Congress to take power. He emphasized that residents, particularly farmers, wrestlers, and soldiers, have faced challenges over the past decade and are now determined to see change.
"Our guarantees are becoming very popular; they are being promoted well.People want Congress to win. The people of Haryana have been troubled for 10 years, whether farmers, wrestlers, or soldiers, they have all made up their minds to bring about change," Khera told ANI.
Earlier in the day, Congress released its election manifesto with major promises that include free electricity, medical treatment, financial aid to women, and a commitment to conduct a caste-based census in the state. The manifesto was unveiled by key Congress leaders, including Bhupinder Singh Hooda, Ashok Gehlot, and Haryana Pradesh Congress Committee (HPCC) President Udai Bhan.
Among the manifesto’s major highlights, Congress has pledged 300 units of free electricity and free medical treatment of up to Rs 25 lakhs for every family. The party also promised Rs 2,000 per month to women aged 18-60, along with gas cylinders at Rs 500.
The party reiterated its commitment to providing a legal guarantee of minimum support price (MSP) for crops, forming a farmer commission, and offering diesel subsidies to farmers. Additionally, they aim to provide 200-yard plots and two-room houses for underprivileged sections of society.
A key feature of the manifesto is the promise to conduct a caste-based survey in Haryana, a long-standing demand of the Congress.
Congress leader Bhupinder Singh Hooda, speaking at the manifesto launch, highlighted the party's efforts in drafting the document. "This manifesto has been made after a lot of hard work, and I congratulate the chairperson of the manifesto, Geeta Ji, and all the members. We learned a lot of things from Rajasthan when Ashok Gehlot was the Chief Minister," said Hooda.
Haryana goes to the polls on October 5 to elect a new 90-member state legislative assembly, with results to be declared on October 8. In the 2019 election, the BJP emerged as the single-largest party, winning 40 seats, while Congress secured 30 seats.