On Sunday, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) unveiled its party manifesto, marking a significant moment in India’s political landscape. Prime Minister Narendra Modi graced the occasion, joined by prominent leaders such as BJP national president J P Nadda, Amit Shah, Rajnath Singh, Nirmala Sitharaman, S Jaishankar, and Ashwini Vaishnaw.
PM Modi Unveils BJP’s Sankalp Patra Manifesto
The manifesto, titled “Modi’s Guarantee: Developed India 2047,” underscores cultural nationalism as its fundamental principle, championing development and prosperity for the nation.
Ahead of its release, the BJP appointed a manifesto committee chaired by Defense Minister Rajnath Singh, which convened twice to deliberate on its contents. The party also engaged in extensive nationwide campaigns, actively seeking input from the public.
The response was overwhelming, with over 1.5 million suggestions submitted for consideration. Among these, more than 400,000 were received through the NaMo app, while over 1.1 million were in the form of videos, showcasing the widespread engagement and participation of the public in shaping the party’s vision and agenda.
The Lok Sabha polls in India, scheduled from April 19, 2024, to June 1, 2024, hold immense significance as they will elect 543 representatives for the 18th Lok Sabha. Spanning seven phases, these elections will culminate with the declaration of results on June 4, 2024. Approximately 970 million individuals, constituting a significant portion of India’s total population of 1.44 billion, are eligible to participate in these elections.
Furthermore, these elections will coincide with legislative assembly elections in Andhra Pradesh, Arunachal Pradesh, Odisha, and Sikkim, alongside scheduled by-elections for 35 seats across 16 states.
During the release of the BJP manifesto, known as the Sankalp Patra, Prime Minister Narendra Modi presided over the event, accompanied by esteemed leaders such as BJP National President JP Nadda, Home Minister Amit Shah, and Defense Minister Rajnath Singh, among others.
Earlier in the day, Prime Minister Modi paid homage to the architect of the Indian Constitution, Baba Saheb Bhimrao Ambedkar, on the occasion of his birth anniversary, underscoring the party’s commitment to honoring India’s rich heritage and diversity.
Prior to the manifesto’s unveiling, BJP President JP Nadda addressed party leaders and workers, reflecting on Prime Minister Modi’s visionary leadership since 2014.
Nadda highlighted significant achievements, including the connectivity of 60,000 new villages with paved roads and the empowerment of rural communities through infrastructure development. He emphasized the government’s commitment to uplifting the marginalized sections of society, citing the reduction of extreme poverty to less than 1 percent, as reported by the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
In summary, the BJP manifesto represents a comprehensive vision for India’s future, rooted in the principles of development, prosperity, and cultural nationalism. With the Lok Sabha elections on the horizon, the party aims to garner support for its agenda of inclusive growth and progress for all segments of society.
