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Tech manifestos 2019: Trinamool Congress on surveillance and more

The Trinamool Congress' election manifesto is largely a rant against the BJP government, with criticism related to demonetization and other criticism on promises made in 2014. The party has extensively criticized steps the government has taken toward state surveillance. In the same breath, the party has made no mention of Aadhaar. The Trinamool Congress' promises relating to the digital ecosystem, e-governance, and technology are vague and generic, with no specific policy proposals mentioned related to what their MPs will push for at the Centre. Promises made 1. Aadhaar: The TMC's manifesto does not make a single mention of Aadhaar, government schemes which are accessed via Aadhaar, or any mention of biometrics. 2. Blockchain, AI, ML, Data Analytics: The TMC said it will encourage AI, blockchain, machine learning, big data and data Analytics. It will form a holistic IT Policy inclusive which will include advanced training. 3. Manufacturing: Electric hardware manufacture which the party says "has thrust a huge import burden" will be a focus area for it. 4. Motor Vehicles Act: Trinamool Congress will relook the Motor Vehicles Act given the increase in vehicles 5. Banking:  Will target ‘no unbanked villages in the country’, Promises restructuring of Post Offices for financial inclusion TMC's claims of its achievements 1. Smart Cards: Implemented the Swastha Sathi Smart Card, which is issued in the name of the women of the family. It benefits the women's family and her parents as well. Claims 100% implementation Digital Ration Card in West Bengal under the food…

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