''Section 124A have been heavily misused in the past''

The Congress on Tuesday released a 53-page manifesto for the Lok Sabha elections promising good governance, freedom from indebtedness to farmers, protecting existing jobs while creating new ones and implementing anti-corruption laws without bias.

Divided into 'Kaam' - employment and growth, 'Daam' - economy that works for all, 'Shaan' - pride in India's hard and soft power, 'Sushashan' - good governance, 'Swabhimaan' - self-esteem for the deprived and 'Samman' - life of dignity for all, the manifesto was released by Congress President Rahul Gandhi, UPA Chairperson Sonia Gandhi and former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh in the presence of senior party leaders.