Lok Sabha Elections 2024: BJP Release ‘Modi Ki Guarantee’, offers ….

On the Occasion of BR Ambedkar birth anniversary PM Narendra Modi released BJP manifesto named 'Modi Ki Guarantee'. Home Minister Amit Shah, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and party President JP Nadda were also present for this event. Modi Ki Guarantee also known as Sankalp Patra includes 14 promises and focuses on women empowerment, upliftment of youth and the poor.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh says, "Today, in India's politics, 'Modi ki Guarantee' is considered as pure as 24-carat gold. So, I don't hesitate to say that BJP manifesto is the gold standard for the political parties in not only India but across the world."

The whole nation eagerly awaits the BJP's 'Sankalp Patra'. The party has delivered on its commitments in the last 10 years... This 'Sankalp Patra' strengthens the four key pillars of a developed India - youth, women, poor, and farmers," PM Modi stated during the event.

The manifesto targeted GYAN which stands for schemes for 'Gareeb' (poor), 'Yuva' (youth), 'Annadaata' (farmers), and 'Nari' (women). It also focuses on making India prosperous, strengthening its international relations, and fostering the development of the country's heritage, among others.

The party said that women will not get equal rights until a common legal code is implemented. "Article 44 of the Constitution lists the Uniform Civil Code as one of the Directive Principles of State Policy. BJP believes that there cannot be gender equality till such time Bharat adopts a Uniform Civil Code, that protects the rights of all women, and the BJP reiterates its stand to draw a Uniform Civil Code, drawing upon the best traditions and harmonizing them with modern times," the BJP said in its manifesto. UCC is contemplated as a common set of laws for citizens governing personal matters such as marriage, divorce, inheritance, and adoption, irrespective of religion, sex, gender or caste.

Notably, Uttarakhand became the first state in India to implement UCC earlier this year. The party also said that it will continue its effective efforts to establish peace in the North-East and phase out the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act. "We will continue our efforts to address the issues in the disturbed areas and remove AFSPA in a phased manner. We will further work towards the resolution of inter-state border disputes amongst Northeastern states through sustained efforts," the party said in its manifesto. Last year, violence erupted in one of the Northeast states- Manipur after indigenous communities held a rally to protest against demands by the main ethnic group in the state for tribal status.

 The AFSPA Act empowers the governor of the state or administrator of Union territory or the Centre to issue an official notification concerning disturbed areas, after which the central government has the authority to send in armed forces for civilian aid. The party further said that it will work to leverage the Northeast as a strategic gateway for Bharat's Act East Policy, ensuring connectivity, education, health, economic development and security. BJP also promised to build 'sarovars' to manage floods in the Northeast. "We will ensure flood management in the Northeast by conducting advanced satellite imagery to identify places where big reservoirs can be constructed to store excess waters according to topography, which will be used for irrigation, and organizing water sports, among others," it added. The party has also promised to implement laws to prevent paper leaks and conduct transparent public exams.

"We have already enacted a strict law to stop misconduct in recruitment exams across the country. We will strictly implement this law to ensure strict punishment for those playing with the future of our youth. We have set an example by conducting recruitment exams in a transparent manner and recruiting lakhs of youth for government jobs. We will continue to fill the government vacancies in a time-bound and transparent manner. We will also extend the central government capacity to states that request support in conducting recruitment examinations," the party said.

The manifesto launched by BJP featured India's Olympics bid in 2036 and the implementation of National Education Policy 2020 among other promises.

"Young citizens form an essential pillar of our commitment towards building a Viksit Bharat. Our vision is to build a Viksit Bharat where young citizens can fully realise their potential. We will develop an integrated education framework under the NEP, to ensure young citizens have the opportunity to earn while they learn. We guarantee high-quality education, world-class sports facilities, employment and entrepreneurial opportunities to all young citizens through the NEP and other programmes," the party added.The BJP had appointed a manifesto committee headed by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh that met twice to deliberate on its contents after the party had launched multiple exercises, including massive campaigns across the country to seek people's suggestions before the release of the 'Sankalp Patra'.

Key Highlights. 

Elderly individuals (aged 70 and above) and the transgender community will be included in the Ayushman Bharat Yojana. Free ration will be provided for the next five years under PM Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana. The BJP manifesto commits to constructing 3 crore houses and striving for affordable pipeline gas access for all households. Additionally, it guarantees free electricity to impoverished households through PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana. The 'Sankalp Patra' vows to implement the Uniform Civil Code and One Nation One Election.

The 'Modi ki Guarantee' manifesto also pledges to elevate 3 crore women to Lakhpati Didis, an increase from the nearly 1 crore women who have already accomplished this milestone.

Specially abled individuals will now receive priority in the PM Housing Scheme, with special efforts to provide housing according to their specific needs. Healthcare services targeting the prevention and reduction of breast cancer, cervical cancer, anaemia, and osteoporosis will be expanded, with a focus on eliminating cervical cancer. Strict laws will be implemented to prevent misconduct in recruitment exams in the country.

The BJP manifesto vows to periodically raise crop MSPs. It commits to initiating a Krishi Infrastructure Mission for unified planning and executing agri-infrastructure projects and a native Bharat Krishi satellite for farm tasks. Ensuring India becomes the world's third-largest economic power. Presently, it ranks as the fifth-largest economy.

The BJP received over 1.5 million suggestions for its manifesto, including more than 400,000 through the NaMo app and over 1.1 million through videos.