BJP to Unveils 2024 Lokhsabha Election Manifesto (Sankalp Patra) : Pledges for a Progressive India

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has formed a 27-member manifesto committee for the Lok Sabha Elections 2024, with Defence Minister Rajnath Singh as its chairman. The manifesto is expected to focus on two major themes: Modi’s Guarantee and the vision for a Developed India by 2047.

BJP’S Manifesto Committee Member

The BJP’s manifesto committee for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections is a 27-member panel chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh. The committee includes prominent leaders such as:

• Nirmala Sitharaman: Serving as the coordinator.

• Piyush Goyal: Acting as the co-convenor.

• Smriti Irani: Union Minister and member of the committee

• Vasundhara Raje: Former Chief Minister and committee member.

• Shivraj Singh Chouhan: Seasoned leader and member.

Other notable members include Union Ministers Dharmendra Pradhan, Ashwini Vaishnaw, Bhupender Yadav, Kiren Rijiju, Arjun Munda, Arjun Ram Meghwal, and Rajeev Chandrasekhar. Chief Ministers Bhupendra Patel (Gujarat), Himanta Biswa Sarma (Assam), and Mohan Yadav (Madhya Pradesh) are also part of the committee.

Additionally, the committee features leaders like Sushil Kumar Modi, Ravi Shankar Prasad, Keshav Prasad Maurya, Jual Oram, Vinod Tawde, Radha Mohan Das Agrawal, Manjinder Singh Sirsa, Tariq Mansoor, and Anil Antony, representing various states and communities within the party

Additionally, the BJP’s manifesto will also highlight the party’s five commitments (‘Panch-Nishtha’), which include inclusive development, good governance, a corruption-free delivery system, national security, and the promotion of the country’s indigenous culture and heritage.

BJP’S Agenda 2024

The agenda for the BJP’s 2024 manifesto, also known as the Sankalp Patra, is expected to focus on several key areas:

• Welfare and Development: The manifesto will likely include planks of welfare and development, emphasizing the party’s commitment to these areas.
• Roadmap for ‘Viksit Bharat’: A roadmap for a Developed India, aiming to present a vision for the country’s progress by 2047.
• Empowerment of All Sections: The manifesto is anticipated to highlight the empowerment of all sections under the theme ‘Sabka Vikas’ (everyone’s development) with ‘Sabke Saath’ (with everyone).
• Five Commitments (‘Panch-Nishtha’): These include inclusive development, good governance, a corruption-free delivery system, national security, and the promotion of the country’s indigenous culture and heritage.
• Cultural and Hindutva Agenda: With most of the core ideological promises fulfilled, such as the construction of the Ram temple in Ayodhya and the repeal of Article 370, the manifesto may outline the party’s larger cultural and Hindutva agenda.
• Focus on Youth, Women, Farmers, and the Poor: Measures for these groups, referred to as the “four castes” by PM Modi, are expected to be among the highlights of the poll pledges.

Suggestion from Public for BJP’S Manifesto

Moreover, the BJP has garnered over 1.5 million suggestions for its manifesto, including 400,000 via the NaMo app and over 1.1 million through videos, suggesting that the manifesto will be reflective of a wide range of public opinions and expectations

The public is looking forward to seeing how the BJP’s promises will address current issues and lay out a roadmap for the future. The manifesto is set to be released on April 14, 2024, and it will provide a clearer picture of the party’s agenda and the public’s expectations.

The BJP’s 2024 Lok Sabha election manifesto, titled Sankalp Patra, will be unveiled in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Other senior leaders of the party, including Defence Minister and Manifesto Committee Chairman Rajnath Singh, Home Minister Amit Shah, and BJP President JP Nadda, will also attend the unveiling at the party headquarters¹²³. The event is scheduled to coincide with the birth anniversary of BR Ambedkar, a towering leader from the Dalit community and an architect of the Indian Constitution¹. The release is set for April 14, 2024

Congress’s 2024 Manifesto (‘Nyay Patra’):

• Social Justice and Economic Equality: The Congress manifesto emphasizes social justice and economic equality, with a focus on ‘Youth Justice’, ‘Gender Justice’, ‘Farmers’ Justice’, ‘Workers’ Justice’, and ‘Equity Justice’.
• MSP Law for Farmers: It promises a Minimum Support Price (MSP) law for farmers.
• 50% Job Quota for Women: The manifesto includes a pledge for a 50% job quota for women.
• Apprenticeship Rights for Youth: It aims to provide apprenticeship rights for the youth.
• Scrapping of Outdated Laws: The Congress plans to scrap certain controversial laws.

The BJP criticizes the Congress manifesto as a ‘bundle of lies’, accusing it of making unrealistic commitments and using misleading imagery. Meanwhile, the Congress party has criticized the BJP for various issues, including the state of the economy and social harmony.

Both manifestos reflect the ideological differences between the two parties, with the BJP focusing on a blend of development and cultural nationalism, while the Congress is emphasizing social justice and economic reforms. The public will weigh these promises and their feasibility as they make their decisions in the elections.

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