Trinamool Launches Meghalaya Manifesto With 10 Pledges

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's Trinamool Congress, contesting its first election in Meghalaya, announced a 10-point manifesto today. The Trinamool Congress's manifesto focusses not only on the contentious border issue with Assam, but also social security and healthcare for all, and Rs 1,000 a month allowance for women and the unemployed. The party has promised three lakh jobs and job cards for tourism sector professionals. Unveiling the manifesto in Meghalaya's capital Shillong, Trinamool leader and Ms Banerjee's nephew Abhishek Banerjee said the party will honour its pledges within 100 days of coming to power.