Congress releases manifesto, projects Manmohan Singh as PM

NEW DELHI: Congress president Sonia Gandhi on Tuesday released the party’s election manifesto here saying security, respect and prosperity of all
citizens will be the party’s endeavour.

The party is projecting Manmohan Singh as the next prime minister of the country saying that there could be many candidates for the post but no one matched up to him.

"There can be many candidates for the post of prime minister but nobody stands in front of Manmohan Singh. He has both experience and competence," Sonia Gandhi said while releasing the party's manifesto here.

She said that the people would vote for the Congress keeping in mind the achievements of the UPA government
in the last five years.

The Congress party said it would introduce measures to ensure that economic growth is maintained and protect farmers from the impact of a global slowdown.

It would extend interest relief to farmers and build on the national job guarantee scheme, both seen as potential vote winners in the general election
to be held next month.

"When I look at the opportunities, I am convinced that this country can move forward on a road to faster, more equitable growth," Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said at the launch of the manifesto.

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