It includes government purchase of crops, a fair price guarantee, loan waivers for farmers and laborers, and 65% reservation for deprived communities. It also proposes Rs 2500 monthly aid for women, Rs 1500 pension for elders, Rs 3000 for the disabled, and an increase in daily wages to Rs 600.

The Bihar Parivartan Sankalp Patra pledges identity cards for sharecroppers, revival of farm markets, free electricity, ration, pension, and loan waivers up to Rs 2 lakh. It ensures job regularization, maternity leave, equal education, and control of private schools. The plan also supports minority rights, protection of Waqf properties, healthcare in every panchayat, and a ban on illegal mining.

Overall, the Bihar Parivartan Sankalp Patra aims to bring equality, justice, and security to Bihar’s people.

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In the inaugural session, Swarajbir, chairman of the Reception Committee, welcomed delegates and recalled the Ghadar Party movement, the Communist movement, and the sacrifices of Shaheed Bhagat Singh. He highlighted the formation of peasant organisations before and after Independence and their role in major agrarian movements. Eminent Punjab communist leaders like Baba Sohan Singh Bhakna, Teja Singh Sutantar, and Jangir Singh Joga were remembered.

CPI general secretary D Raja saluted Punjab’s soil. CPI(M) general secretary MA Baby stressed the need for Left unity. CPI(ML) general secretary Dipankar Bhattacharya highlighted joint efforts to strengthen the communist movement. Leaders from Forward Bloc and Revolutionary Socialist Party also extended greetings.

In the evening, the Ambassadors of Palestine and Cuba attended. Palestinian Ambassador Abdullah Shahwaish accused Israel and the US of committing genocide in Palestine, emphasizing US responsibility.

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Rahul Gandhi’s recently concluded Voter Adhikar Yatra brought fresh energy to the Congress rank and file. Covering 1,300 km across 25 districts in just two weeks, the yatra drew large crowds. For the first time in years, Congress flags were seen alongside those of RJD and INDIA bloc partners. The final rally showcased the presence of national leaders like Mallikarjun Kharge, Hemant Soren, Akhilesh Yadav, and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, signaling renewed cohesion.

Rahul’s fiery speech, marked by the slogan Vote chor, gaddi chhor, accused the ruling NDA of undermining democracy and rights. Tejashwi Yadav also attacked Nitish Kumar’s government for copying RJD’s welfare schemes in weaker forms. Their combined rhetoric boosted morale among Congress workers and revived optimism for a stronger alliance.

Analysts caution, however, that enthusiasm alone may not convert into seats. Congress still lacks a strong voter base compared to RJD and BJP. Yet, Rahul’s yatra has put the party back in Bihar’s political conversation, offering it a chance to regain relevance.

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