Lok Sabha Elections – BJP Releases Manifesto

After making everyone wait with bated breath for its manifesto, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) finally released its manifesto on the 8th of April, around 12:05 P.M.

Days before the Lok Sabha elections start, Home Minister Rajnath Singh, along with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and BJP President Amit Shah, announced the Sankalp Patra (document of resolution,) a manifesto with 75 pledges!

The announcement was made at a gathering in the presence of major party members. While addressing the group, BJP leader Amit Shah said, “The Party promises the people of India a transparent, strong and decisive government and urged voters to bring the Party back to power. Our ‘Sankalp Patra’ promises to fulfil all expectations of the people.”

Calling the promises ‘75 promises for India@75,’ the BJP said, its manifesto was a promise to all the citizens of India. Here are the key points of the manifesto:

1. Purchase of outstanding defence equipment will be fast tracked and the armed forces will be strengthened. 
2. Security will continue to have a free hand and there is going to be zero tolerance towards terrorism. 
3. The National Register of Citizens (NRC) will be implemented in different phases across the Country. 
4. Smart fencing and technology will be used to prevent infiltration in the North East. 
5. Article 370 (granting special status to Jammu and Kashmir) will be scrapped. Article 35A, stating no outsider can own property in Jammu and Kashmir, will also be abolished. 
6. Interest free credit loans will be offered to farmers. Short term agriculture loans up to Rs. 1 lakh will be given. 
7. A temple for Ram in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh will be built as soon as the BJP is voted to power. 
8. All kutcha houses will be converted to pucca houses by 2020. 
9. The infrastructure sector will get an investment of Rs. 100 lakh crores by 2024.

Apart from these features, the BJP also promised to implement a Uniform Civil Code in the Country and said, it will give Rs. 6,000 as yearly income to farmers.

With the fight for the 543 seats becoming increasingly intense day by day, the Lok Sabha elections for this term are quite exciting.

Starting on the 11th of April and ending on the 19th of May, the BJP and the Indian National Congress (INC) are the biggest competitors in the upcoming seven phased Lok Sabha elections.

The results of the elections are going to be declared on the 23rd of May.

Stay tuned for more updates about the Lok Sabha elections.