The governing Congress in Chhattisgarh has released a populist manifesto ahead of the upcoming assembly elections. The manifesto includes promises of higher paddy procurement price, farm loan waiver, free education from kindergarten to post-graduation, free electricity, and a loan subsidy for self-employment. Other highlights include a caste census, development of rural industrial parks, and upgrading government schools. The manifesto aims to highlight the Congress party’s commitment to fulfilling promises and building trust with the people. The opposition BJP has also released its own manifesto with different promises.