The Bharatiya Janata Party officially released its election manifesto for the upcoming 2024 Lok Sabha elections, titled as 'Sankalp Patra'. Prime Minister Narendra Modi was present at the party's headquarters in New Delhi for the release. Meanwhile, other party leaders like Amit Shah and Rajnath Singh will be addressing public rallies in various states. Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman also expressed confidence in BJP's performance in Tamil Nadu and criticized the ruling DMK and Congress. In response, Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh posed questions to PM Modi about his party's track record and ongoing issues in Madhya Pradesh.
BJP's 2024 Manifesto: 'Sankalp Patra' Unveiled
Background
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is one of India's two major political parties, currently in power at both the national and state levels. Led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the party has released its manifesto for the upcoming 2024 Lok Sabha elections.
Sankalp Patra: BJP's 2024 Manifesto
On January 12, 2024, BJP released its election manifesto, "Sankalp Patra," at its headquarters in New Delhi. Prime Minister Modi, along with other party leaders such as Amit Shah and Rajnath Singh, attended the event.
The manifesto outlines the party's vision and agenda for India's future. It focuses on key areas such as:
Key Promises in the Manifesto
Reactions and Criticism
While the BJP has praised the manifesto as a "visionary document," the opposition has criticized it as being unrealistic and populist. Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh has questioned the BJP's track record and pointed out ongoing issues in states like Madhya Pradesh, where the party is in power.
Top 5 FAQs and Answers
Q1. What is the title of BJP's 2024 manifesto? A1. Sankalp Patra
Q2. Who unveiled the manifesto? A2. Prime Minister Narendra Modi
Q3. What are the key promises in the manifesto? A3. Doubling farmers' income, creating jobs, developing infrastructure, providing social welfare, and eradicating corruption.
Q4. What is the criticism against the manifesto? A4. Opposition parties have criticized it as unrealistic and populist.
Q5. What is the focus of the manifesto? A5. Economic growth, infrastructure development, national security, social welfare, and corruption-free governance.
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