BJP Manifesto: promises free heath and job promises read full Manifesto

On Sunday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi disclosed the BJP's manifesto for the approaching Lok Sabha elections, titled "Modi ki Guarantee." The manifesto lays out 30 key promises centered around 14 pillars and places special emphasis on the needs of women, youth, the poor, and farmers.

Full manifesto published by BJP, read here.

The party has promised to widen the scope of the country's key infrastructure and welfare initiatives, such as road construction, housing projects, Ujjwala gas connections, and the Ayushman Bharat health insurance program. Additionally, it has announced a promise of providing free electricity to low-income households. The 76-page manifesto, known as the "Sankalp Patra," also notably refers to India as "Bharat."

The document further drafts plans to expand 5G networks and spearhead the outcome of 6G technology, aiming to establish India as a global manufacturing hub. It also envisions organizing Ramayan festivals worldwide to commemorate the building of Ram Lalla's idol and aims to repatriate Indian idols and artifacts stolen from the country.

The Prime Minister outlined the manifesto's focus on four pillars of a formed in India. He pointed out the focus on "dignity of life" and "quality of life," as well as both the quantity and grade of opportunity. The manifesto announced an extension of the government's free ration scheme for another five years, with a commitment to enhance self-reliance in the production of pulses, edible oils, and vegetables to stabilize prices and support low-income families.

Additionally, the manifesto plans to expand the Ayushman Bharat health scheme and the PM Awas Yojana for affordable housing. It also aims to provide a consistent fresh water supply to every household across the country.

Congress calls BJP's Manifesto an Apology 

In a recent interview, P. Chidambaram, known for his role as the architect of the Congress party's manifesto, discussed the vast differences between the Nehruvian era and the current political landscape. He emphasized the party's oath to "reversing the damage done in the last 10 years" as a central theme of the manifesto.

Congress has mentioned the capture of institutions and the damage achieved to democracy and Constitutional values, they said the first thing we assure is freedom, which loses its meaning when coupled with fear. Part three of the Constitution enshrines essential freedoms for every citizen, such as the liberty of speech and manifestation, assembly, association, work, and residence anywhere in the country. However, when freedom is tainted by fear, it ceases to be true freedom. Therefore, our foremost commitment is to ensure freedom from fear.

The chapter contains multiple pledges, including a review of rules that intrude on the right to privacy. We commit to respecting personal choices in food, dress, relationships, and residence across India. Furthermore, we pledge that both houses of Parliament will convene for 100 days yearly, with one day each week devoted to discussing the opponent's plan, similar to the exercise in the UK. Additionally, we promise that the presiding officers of both houses will remain neutral by severing ties with any political party.

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