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The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has released its manifesto for the upcoming Jharkhand Assembly elections, outlining its vision for the state and highlighting its commitment to the tribal community. The manifesto, unveiled by Union Home Minister Amit Shah, focuses on several key areas, including the Uniform Civil Code (UCC), mining, employment, welfare, and crime and security. It promises a blend of local issues and national political strategies, aiming to attract the crucial tribal vote.
One of the key pledges in the manifesto is to exempt tribals from the UCC. This move is seen as a strategic attempt to appease the tribal community and secure their support. The BJP has also promised to implement the Panchayat Extension to Scheduled Areas Act (PESA), which empowers tribal self-governance by devolving power to gram sabhas and panchayats. Additionally, the party has pledged to address the issue of illegal mining, promising a transparent and accountable system for mining activities. It aims to curb illegal sand mining and empower panchayats in extracting sand from sand ghats.
The manifesto also focuses on creating employment opportunities for the youth. The BJP has promised to fill 2,87,500 government posts through a fair and transparent recruitment process. It has also introduced the 'Yuva Saathi' allowance, providing a monthly stipend of Rs 2,000 to unemployed graduates and postgraduates. Furthermore, the BJP aims to create five lakh self-employment opportunities within five years. On the welfare front, the manifesto proposes the 'Gogo Didi Yojana,' offering monthly financial assistance of up to Rs 2,100 to women in Jharkhand. The party also plans to launch the 'Laxmi Johar Yojana,' providing subsidized LPG gas cylinders to all households.
Addressing concerns about crime and corruption, the BJP has promised a 'zero tolerance' policy against corruption. It intends to introduce an online complaint system to empower citizens to directly report corrupt public servants. To combat organized crime, the manifesto proposes the Jharkhand Control of Organised Crime and Mafia Act. The party also plans to establish 'Gram Raksha Dals,' comprising local youths, to enhance village security. These measures aim to reassure citizens about the party's commitment to law and order.
The BJP manifesto presents a comprehensive set of promises addressing various concerns of the people of Jharkhand. The focus on tribal issues, mining, employment, welfare, and crime and security reflects the party's attempt to address the needs of different segments of society. The success of these promises hinges on the party's ability to implement them effectively if it wins the elections. The campaign leading up to the elections is likely to see intense competition between the BJP and other political parties, with each party striving to convince voters about their vision for the future of Jharkhand.
Source: 6 takeaways from BJP’s Jharkhand manifesto as Amit Shah unveils roadmap