SP manifesto blames Forward Trading for inflation

The manifesto has further advocated fixing retail price to the ceiling of 150% of the input cost to control inflation.

The party is of the opinion that extravagance and overspending by the rich was adding to inflationary pressure in the country.

The manifesto promises imposition of heavy tax to clamp down spending on luxurious vehicles, houses and lavish weddings.

Individuals, who have become millionaires "overnight" would have their wealth probed and money laundering cases slapped against them if necessary.

The manifesto speaks about corruption and black money. It claims a parallel economy of black money was prospering in India and large sums of money were staked abroad in unaccounted wealth. The party promises to reclaim black money.

Special Monitoring Units would be constituted for implementing anti-corruption laws and keeping tab on ministers, officials and corporate houses indulged in wrong doing.