NEW DELHI, Apr 14: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other senior BJP leaders released the Lok Sabha election manifesto on Sunday.
Top 15 promises made by BJP in its election manifesto are:
The BJP has promised to accelerate development of robust infrastructure along the Indo-China, Indo-Pakistan and Indo-Myanmar borders.
The BJP said it will implement the Citizenship Amendment Act and confer citizenship to all eligible people.
"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.
The BJP said it will implement One Nation, One Election a Reality. "We have set up a High Powered Committee to examine the issues of conducting simultaneous elections and will work towards the implementation of the recommendations of the Committee," he added.
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 BJP said it will provide free ration to 80 crore citizens for the next five years under PM Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana. Free electricity to poor households under PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana.
Three crore rural women to become Lakhpati Didis.
BJP promised to ensure creating infrastructure like women's hostels and creches near industrial and commercial centres to promote participation of women in the workforce.
BJP said 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.
The Ayushman Bharat scheme will cover all senior citizens and provide them access to free and quality healthcare.
The BJP promised that it will include auto, taxi, truck and other Drivers in all social security schemes.
Empowering small traders and MSMEs with ONDC: "We will encourage small traders and MSMEs to adopt ONDC and expand their businesses using the power of technology".
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