Modi’s party unveils ambitious election manifesto

DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has unveiled the Bharatiya Janata Party’s (BJP) manifesto for the forthcoming Lok Sabha elections, titled ‘Modi’s Guarantee 2024’. The document, also known as ‘Sankalp Patra’, outlines a sweeping agenda aimed at reshaping India’s socio-economic landscape.

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A central theme of the manifesto is the BJP’s commitment to enforce the Uniform Civil Code and advocate for the implementation of One Nation One Election, signalling a push for national unity.

Dubbed ‘Modi ki Guarantee’, the manifesto addresses various segments of society with a focus on schemes for the ‘Gareeb’ (poor), ‘Yuva’ (youth), ‘Annadaata’ (farmers), and ‘Nari’ (women). It lays out ambitious plans across healthcare, housing, legal reforms, women’s empowerment, infrastructure, anti-corruption measures, agricultural reforms, and economic growth.

Key highlights from the manifesto include plans to expand healthcare services, ensure food security, provide housing for all, combat corruption, empower women economically, cater to the needs of specially-abled individuals, and drive economic growth to elevate India to the ranks of the world’s top three economic powers.

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Earlier, BJP’s top opponent Congress also released its manifesto, with a similar focus on employment and youth as the ruling party’s manifesto.