Manipur Skill University, Fo-Fo train, territorial integrity of Manipur assured
BJP releases 20 point election manifesto
Source: The Sangai Express

Imphal, February 17 2022: Following other political parties, such as the Congress, NPP and NPF, the BJP has come out with a 20 point election manifesto ahead of polling which will be held in two phases on February 28 and March 5 .

Releasing the manifesto at Hotel Classic Grande today, National president of the party JP Nadda said that the manifesto is not just a piece of paper but a reflection of the commitment of the BJP to work for the welfare of the people in the next five years.

Releasing the manifesto of the BJP, JP Nadda said that the manifesto was prepared after taking into consideration the views and suggestions of the people.

The BJP had earlier urged the people to submit their views and suggestions for the party to incorporate in its election manifesto.

BJP releases 20 point election manifesto

Elaborating, JP Nadda said that the manifesto has been prepared keeping in mind the interest of the people of Manipur and added that the stress on health, education sector, women empowerment, youth reflects this.

Chief Minister N Biren who was also present at the manifesto release function said that this is perhaps the first time that an election manifesto of any political party has been prepared after taking into consideration the suggestions and views of academicians and intellectuals from across the 60 Assembly Constituencies of Manipur.

The Chief Minister assured that the BJP along with the people will put its best foot forward to actualise the promises given in the manifesto.

Claiming that the BJP is looking to secure above 40 seats in the Assembly election, the Chief Minister said that the promises contained in the manifesto will be implemented and assured that a report card on this will be prepared for the people.

Other than JP Nadda and the Chief Minister, Union MoS for Education and External Affairs RK Ranjan, Rajya Sabha MP Leishemba Sanajaoba, Works Minister Th Biswajit, BJP State unit president A Sharda Devi and National spokesperson Sambit Patra were present at the function.

Complete list of the election promise of BJP
1.We are strongly committed to protect the territorial integrity and preserve the rights of the indigenous people of Manipur and its rich cultural heritage
2.2 free LPG cylinders will be provided annually to all the PM Ujjwala beneficiaries of the State
3.Free scooty will be provided to all meritorious college going girls of the State
4.Girls from EWS and backward sections will be provided with an incentive of Rs 25,000 under Rani Gaidinliu Nupi Maheiroi Singi Scheme
5.Free laptops will be distributed to all the meritorious students passing class 12th to support their higher education
6.The monthly pension for all the senior citizens in the State will be increased from Rs 200 to Rs 1,000
7.The financial assistance of PM Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana will be increased for all the farmers from Rs 6,000 to Rs 8,000 per annum
8.Free of cost accidental insurance cover of upto Rs 5 lakh will be provided to all fishermen in State
9.Scholarships will be given to the children of small and marginal farmers and landless farmers pursuing technical education at the graduation and post-graduation level
10.Manipur Skill University will be established for skilling the youth of Manipur in various sectors
11.Establishment of AIIMS (All India Institute of Medical Science) in Manipur to further advance the standard of healthcare services in the State
12.100% coverage of Ayushman Bharat and CMHT (Chief Ministergi Hakchelgi Tenbang) scheme to provide health insurance of Rs 5 lakh to all the eligible beneficiaries
13.Expanding the people's centric initiatives like Go To Village and Go To Hills, doorstep delivery of all Central and State Government schemes will be introduced
14.Introduction of Aspirational Block Programme with special focus on overall development in selected blocks of the State
15.Introduction of One Sub Division One Product scheme to promote indigenous produce and boost local economy
16.Interest-free loans will be provided to MSMEs for technology upgradation, capital requirements and to enable better market access
17.Establishment of Rs 100 crore Start-Up Manipur Fund to provide zero-interest loans of up to Rs 25 lakh
18.FO-FO train (Follow Foothills train), a peripheral rail network along the foothills of the State will be launched to boost tourism and increase allied vocational opportunities in the State
19.To promote local tourism, cash incentives and subsidies for the homestay owners will be provided, aiming to generate around 1 lakh employment opportunities in the State
20.Loktak Mega Eco-tourism project will be undertaken to promote tourism in the State .