The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has officially unveiled its manifesto for the upcoming assembly elections in Chhattisgarh. The manifesto, known as ‘Sankalp Patra,’ was launched by Union Home Minister Amit Shah. It outlines a comprehensive vision for the state, emphasizing development and addressing critical issues.
Speaking at the launch event, Amit Shah described the BJP’s manifesto as a “resolution letter” and stressed the party’s commitment to bringing Chhattisgarh into the mainstream of development. He reminded the audience that the BJP had played a crucial role in the establishment and progress of the state, which had transformed from a Bimaru state to a thriving one during its fifteen-year governance.
Amit Shah expressed the party’s determination to continue this trajectory of development in the coming five years. He asserted that during the BJP’s previous tenure in Chhattisgarh, they had successfully eradicated Naxalism from the state. He also accused the current Chhattisgarh government of engaging in caste-based politics and appeasement, pointing to Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel as an impediment to the state’s development.
Furthermore, Amit Shah highlighted the feedback he received from various OBC (Other Backward Classes) leaders, who indicated that a change in the Chhattisgarh government was imminent. He cited the BJP’s track record of bringing rapid development to the state.
The BJP’s ‘Sankalp Patra’ for Chhattisgarh features several key promises and focus areas:
- Financial Support for Married Women: Every married woman in the state will receive Rs 12,000 annually.
- Housing for All: The party commits to constructing 18 lakh houses under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PM housing scheme).
- Tendupatta Procurement: Tendupatta (tendu leaves) will be purchased at a rate of Rs 5,500 per standard bag, with an additional bonus of Rs 4,500 for collection.
- Healthcare: The Ayushman Bharat Yojana will be extended, offering health coverage of up to Rs 10 lakh. The BJP plans to establish 500 new Jan Aushadhi centers to provide affordable medicines.
- Anti-Corruption Measures: The party promises to eliminate scams in the Chhattisgarh Public Service Commission (PSC) and take action against those responsible for previous scams.
- Infrastructure and Heritage: The manifesto outlines plans for the creation of a High Court Bench on the basis of the National Capital Region (NCR) model, as well as the construction of the Raipur fort through the merger of Bhilai.
- Affordable Gas Connections: The BJP plans to provide gas connections at a cost of Rs 500.
- Student Facilities: College students will benefit from improved bus facilities.
- Healthcare Expansion: The party intends to facilitate the registration of SIMs for every division registered in AIIMS.
- Cultural Development: The BJP aims to develop the five Shaktipeeths of Chhattisgarh and offers a special Ramlala Darshan scheme for the economically disadvantaged to witness the construction of the Ram temple in Ayodhya.
As Chhattisgarh prepares for the upcoming assembly elections, the BJP’s manifesto presents a comprehensive vision for the state’s future, focusing on critical issues, development, and good governance.
