BJP manifesto key points: From CAA, one nation one election, to hosting Olympics in 2036

The manifesto featured India’s Olympics bid in 2036, implementation of NEP, and law against paper leaks, among other promises.

“The entire country waits for the BJP’s ‘Sankalp Patra’. There is a big reason behind it as in the last 10 years, the BJP has implemented every point of its manifesto as a guarantee on the ground. This ‘Sankalp Patra’ empowers all the 4 pillars of developed India — Youth, women, poor and farmers,” the Prime Minister said while releasing it.

Here are some of the key promises made by the saffron party:

The BJP guaranteed that India will be the third largest economic power. “Within a decade, we have brought Bharat from 11th to 5th largest economic power. This was possible due to right policies, focussed execution and meticulous planning,” it said.

The manifesto also promised the implementation of the Citizenship Amendment Act.

The BJP has promised to speed up infrastructural development along the China, Myanmar and Pakistan borders. “We will introduce technological solutions on fenced portions to make fencing smarter,” the manifesto stated.

The manifesto also vowed the implementation of the One Nation, One Election. “We have set up a committee to examine the issues of conducting simultaneous elections and will work towards the implementation of the recommendations,” PM Modi said.

The BJP said it is committed to strengthening institutes like IITs, IIMs and AIIMS. “We will continue to upgrade the existing institutions through focused funding, capacity building, infrastructure upgradation and dedicated research grants,” the manifesto read.

The BJP said it will provide also free ration to 80 crore citizens for the next five years under the PM Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana.

The BJP promised to implement the Uniform Civil Code. “Bringing Uniform Civil Code: Article 44 of the Constitution lists Uniform Civil Code as one of the Directive Principles of State Policy. BJP believes that women will only get equal rights, and the BJP reiterates its stand to draw a Uniform Civil Code, drawing upon the best traditions and harmonizing them with the modern times,” it said.

The Ayushman Bharat scheme will cover all senior citizens and provide them access to free and quality healthcare.

The manifesto also promised to increase MSP on crops from time to time. “We are providing annual financial assistance of Rs 6,000 under PM Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana. We are committed to sustained financial support for our farmers,” it said.

The BJP vowed to include auto, taxi, truck and other drivers in all social security schemes.

Free electricity to poor households under PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana was another key promise in the manifesto

The BJP also promised to ensure creating infrastructure like women’s hostels and creches near industrial and commercial centres to promote participation of women in the workforce. It further added that it will expand health services to ensure a healthy life for women. These services will be focussed on preventing and reducing cases of Anaemia, Breast Cancer, Cervical Cancer and Osteoporosis.

BJP promised to systematically implement the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam to ensure representation for women in the Parliament and State Legislatures.