In Haryana Assembly elections, it's all about jawan, kisan, pehlwan

As Haryana gears up for Assembly elections on October 5, political parties are trying to outdo each other in making welfare promises in their manifestos.

With the central themes revolving around ‘jawan’, ‘kisan’, and ‘pehlwan’, pressing issues like unemployment and women’s welfare too have found prominent spots in manifestos, with commitments that include minimum support prices (MSP) for farmers, enhanced infrastructure, cash transfers to women, and guaranteed government jobs for ex-Agniveers.

Even as the contribution of agriculture to the overall economy has come down in Haryana, it still employs a substantial chunk of the population. 

The focus on ‘kisan’ resonates