Replying to a query, AICC general secretary Ghulam Nabi

Azad objected to BJP including the issues of triple talaq and Ram temple in its manifesto and demanded that the Supreme Court and the Election Commission initiate action against the saffron party in this regard.

"BJP is raising disputed issues with the aim to polarise votes in the upcoming Assembly polls in the state," Azad said.

The Congress manifesto vowed to appoint a police ombudsman to handle cases of police oppression and set up a Criminal Injuries Compensation Board to ensure relief for victims of criminal oppression.

For safety of women, it said the law passed by erstwhile UPA government would be implemented effectively against anyone guilty of atrocities and crimes against women.

It promised to launch Kanya Sanshaktikaran Yojana to ensure Rs 50,000 to Rs 1 lakh for every girl child when she turns 18, besides scholarships for pursuing higher studies.

The party also vowed to give 50 per cent reservation to women in panchayat elections, loan waivers for farmers and cheaper electricity, jobs to 50 lakh youths and promoting entrepreneurship among youth, particularly the minorities.

It proposed to reform the Mandi system while optimising fertiliser distribution in the state and promised farmers that they will be provided returns over and above the MSP announced by the Centre by establishing an Agricultural Price Commission.

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