Karnataka Elections 2023: In the final phase of Karnataka election campaign, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi was seen interacting with women passengers inside a BMTC (Bengaluru Metropolitan Transport Corporation) bus.
Former Congress President interacts with women passengers to understand their vision Karnataka,
According to Congress party functionaries, Gandhi spoke candidly on topics including rising prices of essential commodities, the Grihalakshmi scheme, and the Congress’ guarantee of free travel for women in BMTC and KSRTC buses.
In January this year the Congress The party had made a pre-poll promise of cash assistance of Rs. 2,000 under the Griha Lakshmi scheme to each female household in the state if the party is voted to power.
Yesterday, the 52-year-old leader had a candid chat with gig workers and delivery partners of app-based delivery services in Bengaluru.
The former Lok Sabha MP chatted with the delivery staff over a cup of coffee and Masala Dosa. They discussed the lives of delivery workers, the lack of steady employment and the rising prices of basic commodities.
According to the Congress, Rahul listened attentively to why these youths have taken up gig jobs and what are their working conditions.
Rahul Gandhi later sat on the back seat of the scooter, chatting with a delivery partner.
The Congress said that more than 2,00,000 people are doing gig jobs in Bengaluru alone.
In its manifesto for the Karnataka elections, the Congress has made specific promises, including setting up of the Gig Workers Welfare Board. 3,000 crore and ensuring minimum hourly wages for gig workers and other workers in the unorganized sector.
Karnataka is important for the Congress as it could mark its revival for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. If the BJP loses in Karnataka, the party will not be in power in any southern state.
Rahul Gandhi has so far done 17 rallies and roadshows in Karnataka, while his sister Priyanka Gandhi has done 19 rallies. Former Congress president Sonia Gandhi, who has not campaigned in any state election in the recent past, on Sunday began campaigning for the party ahead of the Karnataka assembly elections.
Assembly elections will be held in Karnataka on May 10 and the counting of votes will take place on May 13.
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