PMC promises special category status

Pondicherry, Apr 30(UNI)The Puducherry Munnetra Congress(PMC)today promised to obtain special category state status for Pondicherry if voted to power.

In its election manifesto released here this evening by party President P.Kannan, the party promised to announce date for local body elections within one month and reconsideration in the implementation of value added tax and alternate arrangements for traders who were affected by the uniform floor rate of sales tax to boost trade activites in the union territory.

The party also promised to introduce Goondas Act to eliminate the menace of goons and rowdies indulging in land and house grabbing here and supply of an LPG cylinder at half price to those having an income of less than Rs 7,500 per month.The party also promised to introduce a novel pilgrimage scheme for senior citizens for which the expenses will be borne by the government.

Generation of employment oppertunities and provision of unemployment dole to educated unemployed youths,introduction of the mono rail scheme,waiver of all agricultural loans,setting up of a Tamil university, planetorium, strengthening primary ducation,setting up of an art gallery of international standard,health insurance for all citizens, medical assistance of Rs.500 per month to freedom fighters, setting up of a public service commission here, maintaining status-quo of Jipmer, setting up of an engineering college in Karaikal region are among the promises the party has made in the manifesto.

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