Kochi (Keralam) [India], April 2 (ANI): Congress Member of Parliament Jebi Mather on Thursday described the United Democratic Front's (UDF) election manifesto as a 'pink' document dedicated to the protection and advancement of women in Keralam.

Congress MP Jebi Mather, while speaking to ANI, said,' The UDF has announced a lot of things for women of Keralam. This is a 'pink' manifesto representing the safety and protection of women's interests in the state. We have already spoken about free bus rides for women, and Rs 1000 for girl college students. Additionally, cybercrimes against women are being addressed, and hospitals for women, 'pink gyms', have been declared. Even a package for domestic workers is being announced.

'The last 10 years have been miserable for women under the LDF rule here. We are very hopeful that when women go to vote on April 9, it will be a big wave for the UDF. A Congress CM and UDF ministers will ensure that women are taken care of. LDF need not even bring out a manifesto now because they have not even fulfilled promises from their last two manifestos. The people are fed up of LDF,' Congress MP added.

Meanwhile, on Thursday Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF) unveiled its manifesto for the Keralam Assembly polls, scheduled to be held in exactly a week.

Key promises include free bus travel for women across the state, an increase in welfare pensions to Rs 3,000 monthly. College-going girl students will receive Rs 1,000 per month, and families will get a Rs 25 lakh insurance scheme.

Leader of Opposition and Congress leader VD Satheesan, along with other United Democratic Front (UDF) leaders, released the party's election manifesto.

Elections for the 2026 Keralam Legislative Assembly elections will be held on April 9, with the counting of votes on May 4. The tenure of the current assembly is set to conclude on May 23.

The 2026 UDF manifesto includes a range of promises aimed at welfare, development, and employment. Under the Nyuntam Aay Yojana (NYAY) Scheme, the party pledged to provide Rs 6,000 per month to the poorest families below the poverty line. Welfare pensions are set to increase in stages to Rs 3,000. (ANI)