The source material does not specify the date of the original event, but Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge unveiled the Assam election manifesto promising ₹25 lakh health insurance; this article was published on 29 March 2026.
How Kharge Framed the Congress Guarantees for Assam
Mallikarjun Kharge presented the manifesto as a comprehensive social security package designed to address the immediate economic needs of the state's residents. The document outlines a series of "guarantees" that the party intends to implement if voted to power in the upcoming assembly elections.
The unveiling focused on three primary pillars: direct financial assistance, universal health coverage, and the formalization of land ownership. Kharge emphasized that these measures are intended to provide a safety net for the most vulnerable sections of Assamese society, particularly women and landless families.
Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge said in a statement that the manifesto represents the party's commitment to inclusive growth and the protection of indigenous rights in Assam.
The Political Context of Welfare Promises in Assam
The Congress party is attempting to regain its political footing in Assam, a state where land rights and identity have long been central to the electoral narrative. By shifting the focus toward high-value welfare schemes, the party aims to counter the incumbent government's infrastructure-led development
