Telangana Election 2023: KCR Promises LPG Cylinders At Rs 400, Rs 15 Lakh Health Insurance In Manifesto

Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao, popularly known as KCR, on Sunday released manifesto of the Bharatiya Rashtra Samithi (BRS) ahead of Assembly elections 2023. The manifesto reaffirms the party's commitment to its flagship welfare programs, including Dalit Bandhu and KCR Bima.

The Dalit Bandhu initiative is designed to grant each Dalit household in Telangana a substantial sum of Rs 10 lakhs, empowering them to commence businesses or invest in agriculture. Simultaneously, the KCR Bima scheme aims to extend Rs 5 lakhs in insurance coverage to 93 lakh Below Poverty Line (BPL) families within the state.

Furthermore, KCR shared that social pensions for senior citizens, widows, and disabled individuals will be progressively increased from Rs 2,016 to Rs 5,000 per month over the upcoming years. Disabled persons will receive an enhanced social security pension of Rs 6,000 per month.

The party's commitments also encompass providing gas cylinders at the affordable rate of Rs 400 to all eligible families. Additionally, the BRS promises a Rs 15 lakh health coverage for all eligible voters. Recognizing housing as a fundamental social responsibility, Chief Minister KCR has pledged to construct an additional one lakh double-bed rooms in Hyderabad.

KCR is set to address a public gathering in Husnabad, Siddipet district, as he commences his election campaign. Husnabad holds special significance for KCR, as it was the launch site of his campaign for the 2018 Assembly elections.

Notably, BRS has already announced candidates for 115 out of the total 119 Assembly seats back in August, providing an early advantage over the opposition BJP and Congress.

The Telangana Assembly elections are scheduled for November 30, setting the stage for a significant political event.