 "Congress Leader Rahul Gandhi unveils Congress' manifesto for the Lok Sabha elections 2024 (left) and PM Narendra Modi launches BJP's manifesto | File Photo: PTI")
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Congress Leader Rahul Gandhi unveils Congress’ manifesto for the Lok Sabha elections 2024 (left) and PM Narendra Modi launches BJP’s manifesto | File Photo: PTI
Both the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Congress promised to give more resources to the panchayati raj institutions (PRIs) though their language differs in respective manifestos.
While the BJP promised to enhance fiscal autonomy and sustainability for PRIs, the Congress commended itself for the 73rd amendment. The Congress vowed to urge the states to implement these provisions, ensuring the devolution of funds, functions, and functionaries to these institutions in both letter and spirit.
The amendment, which came into effect in April 1993, empowered the state governments to take the necessary steps for the formalisation of the gram
First Published: Apr 23 2024 | 8:44 PM IST
