LIVE | Opposition calls BJP manifesto 'Jumla Patra'; 'can't be trusted,' says Congress
The BJP on Sunday (April 14) released its election manifesto, called 'Sankalp Patra', for the ensuing Lok Sabha polls in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and party president JP Nadda.
The party’s release of its manifesto comes just days ahead of the first phase of the polls beginning April 19.
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- 14 April 2024 10:34 AM IST
Manifesto promises establishment of Digital Janjatiya Kala Academy
"The 150th birth anniversary of Lord Birsa Munda in 2025 will be celebrated at the national level. BJP will also encourage research on tribal heritage. Digital Janjatiya Kala Academy will be established...," Modi said.
- 14 April 2024 10:27 AM IST
We will work towards reducing electricity bill of crores of families to zero: Modi
"Now, we will work towards reducing the electricity bill of crores of families to zero and creating earning opportunities from electricity. We have implemented the PM Surya Ghar Free Electricity Scheme...," Modi said.
- 14 April 2024 10:24 AM IST
PM-Kisan Samman Nidhi benefits to continue for 10 crore farmers
"The benefits under PM-Kisan Samman Nidhi will continue for the 10 crore farmers of the country even in the time to come. With the vision of 'Sahkarita Se Samriddhi', the BJP will introduce 'Rashtriya Sahkarita Niti'. Through this, we are going to advance in a revolutionary direction...To make India the global nutrition hub, we are going to put a lot of emphasis on 'Shree Anna'...," says Modi.
- 14 April 2024 10:18 AM IST
Manifesto focuses on 4 pillars of Viksit Bharat
The Sankalp Patra stresses on women power, youth power, farmers and the impoverished. Modi said the prime aim of the manifesto will be to ensure “dignity of life” and “quality of life”, quantity of opportunity and quality of opportunity to these sections.
- 14 April 2024 10:04 AM IST
Individuals above 75 years to be brought under purview of Ayushman Bharat: Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi says, "The biggest concern of the elderlies is that how will they afford treatment of their ailments. This concern is even more serious for the middle class. BJP has now taken the 'sankalp' that every individual above 75 years of age will be brought within the purview of Ayushman Bharat Yojana..."
