BJP releases first part of Delhi election manifesto, promises Rs 2,500 a month to women and more

BJP national president JP Nadda released the election manifesto ahead of Delhi elections.

The BJP on Friday released its three-part Sankalp Patra (manifesto) for the February 5 Delhi elections, calling it a roadmap for "Viksit Delhi".

BJP president JP Nadda said that the mission of his party is to make Delhi corruption-free. "Our 'Sankalp Patra' is foundation for developed Delhi," said Nadda. “We made 500 promises in 2014, we delivered 499. In 2019, we made 235, we completed 225. The rest were also on the stage of implementation," he added.

Here are the highlights of the Part 1 of manifesto:

* Mahila Samman Nidhi: Women to be given Rs 2,500

* Increase in old age pension

*Rs 500 cylinder subsidy for poor women in Delhi.

*1 cylinder on every Holi and Diwali

*6 nutritional kits for women, Rs 21,000 will be given to pregnant mothers

* Implementation of Ayushman Bharat Yojana in the first cabinet, additional health cover of Rs 5 lakh

*Pension for senior citizens between 60 and 70 to be increased from Rs 2,000 to Rs 2,500.

*Launch of Atal Canteen Yojana — Meal in Rs 5 for people living in slums (jhuggi jhopdi) clusters.

* Rs 21,000 for expecting mothers

Nadda highlighted the work done by the BJP governments in various states and said that the empowerment of women has been the party’s priority.

“Women have been our main priority. Ujwala Yojana, toilets under Swaccha Bharat. In Maharashtra and MP we are giving monthly Mahila Samaan," he said.

The BJP on Thursday announced candidates for 68 out of 70 constituencies, leaving two seats for its National Democratic Alliance (NDA) allies. The JD(U) will contest from the Burari seat, fielding Shailendra Kumar, while the LJP (Ram Vilas) is set to contest from Deoli, though its candidate is yet to be declared.

The voting for all 70 assembly seats in Delhi will be held in a single phase on February 5. The election results will be declared after counting of votes on February 8.