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The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has launched its election manifesto, Sankalp Patra, for the upcoming 2024 Lok Sabha polls, highlighting key initiatives focusing on the empowerment of women, youth, farmers, and the underprivileged. Led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the manifesto pledges to implement the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) among other significant reforms.

PM Modi’s Vision for Viksit Bharat

Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed gratitude to the manifesto committee for their meticulous efforts in crafting the comprehensive Sankalp Patra. Emphasizing the BJP’s track record of fulfilling manifesto promises, PM Modi highlighted the document’s focus on empowering youth, women, the impoverished, and farmers. He underscored the party’s commitment to enhancing quality of life, job creation, and investment-driven growth.

PM Modi assured the continuation of the free ration scheme for the next five years, prioritizing nutritious and affordable food for the underprivileged. Furthermore, he announced initiatives such as the expansion of the Mudra Yojana loan ceiling and the PM Swanidhi Yojana, catering to small businesses in tier two and tier three cities.

Empowering Women and the Marginalized

In alignment with the BJP’s agenda, PM Modi pledged to strengthen women’s participation in the workforce and self-help groups (SHGs). The manifesto outlines plans to train women from SHGs in various sectors and aims to create three crore “Lakhpati Didis.” Additionally, provisions for the elderly, disabled, and transgender community were highlighted, including priority access to healthcare and housing schemes.

Key Focus Areas in BJP’s Manifesto

The Sankalp Patra encompasses a broad spectrum of initiatives, including the implementation of the UCC, streamlining electoral processes with One Nation One Poll, and bolstering India’s economy to become the world’s third-largest. Other notable commitments include infrastructure development, healthcare reforms, and advancing India’s position in the global arena, such as securing a permanent seat at the United Nations Security Council.

JP Nadda’s Remarks

BJP President JP Nadda reiterated the party’s commitment to its ideological foundation, emphasizing continuity in delivering on promises made to the electorate. He lauded PM Modi’s inclusive vision encapsulated in “Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas, Sabka Vishwas,” underscoring the party’s unwavering dedication to fulfilling its guarantees.

The launch of the Sankalp Patra sets the stage for BJP’s electoral campaign, showcasing a comprehensive roadmap for the nation’s development and prosperity under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

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The Election Commission of India (ECI) has announced significant relaxations in the voting procedure for Kashmiri migrants who relocated to Jammu and Udhampur in the 1990s, ensuring their seamless participation in the upcoming 2024 general elections. Chaired by Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Rajiv Kumar, a meeting was convened with Election Commissioners Gyanesh Kumar and Sukhbir Singh Sandhu to address the concerns of displaced voters and streamline the voting process.

Previously, displaced Kashmiri Pandits were mandated to fill out Form M to transfer their voting registration from Kashmir to polling stations in Jammu, Udhampur, or Delhi. However, the ECI has now waived the requirement of Form M for individuals from Baramulla, Srinagar, and Anantnag-Rajouri.

Moreover, the commission has approved the acceptance of self-attested certificates along with Form M from migrants residing outside Jammu and Udhampur, eliminating the need for attestation by a gazetted officer. This decision comes in response to numerous representations received by the ECI highlighting the bureaucratic hurdles faced by Kashmiri migrants during the voting process.

Chief Electoral Officer of Jammu & Kashmir, Pandurang K Pole, lent support to a recommendation by political parties advocating for voting options at transitory camps and through postal ballots for Kashmiri migrants. Consequently, the ECI has designated 22 special polling stations across Jammu and Udhampur, ensuring accessibility for all displaced voters.

These special polling stations will derive electoral roll extracts from the respective assembly constituencies, with measures in place to prevent duplication between postal ballot voters and those voting in person. Migrants residing outside Jammu and Udhampur will have the option to self-attest Form M for voting at special polling stations, presenting their Electors Photo Identification Card or alternative identification.

The ECI’s initiative aims to streamline the voting process for displaced Kashmiris, offering both in-person and postal ballot options. Forms necessary for voting are available on the ECI website, facilitating greater accessibility and participation in the democratic process.

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In a display of political solidarity, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath spearheaded a vibrant roadshow in Ghaziabad on Saturday, endorsing the Bharatiya Janata Party’s (BJP) candidate Atul Garg for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. The roadshow, marking PM Modi’s first campaign appearance in Uttar Pradesh, showcased a robust turnout of enthusiastic supporters, chanting slogans and waving party flags.

Accompanied by Union Minister V K Singh and the BJP candidate Atul Garg, PM Modi and CM Yogi Adityanath embarked on a spirited journey through the streets of Ghaziabad. Amidst a sea of fervent supporters, the leaders rode in an open vehicle bedecked with flowers, symbolizing the BJP’s iconic lotus emblem. The crowd, echoing slogans of “Abki baar 400 paar” (Crossing 400 seats this time), “Har Har Modi”, and “Jai Shri Ram”, exuded unwavering enthusiasm and support for the ruling party.

The roadshow, spanning approximately one-and-a-half kilometers from Maliwad Chowk to Chaudhary Mod, witnessed an overwhelming response from the public. PM Modi expressed gratitude for the warm reception, acknowledging the affectionate welcome extended by the people of Ghaziabad. The event, meticulously organized by the district administration, saw extensive security measures with the deployment of over 5,000 police personnel and traffic diversions.

Dressed in vibrant attire, including yellow saris and saffron pagdis, women danced exuberantly, adding to the festive ambiance of the occasion. PM Modi, in a post-event statement, lauded the significant participation of the youth and women, underscoring their crucial role in shaping the nation’s progress. He reiterated the BJP’s commitment to further enhancing the quality of life in Ghaziabad through comprehensive developmental initiatives.

As the roadshow progressed, excited onlookers thronged the streets, showering flowers and raising slogans in support of the BJP. The event culminated in a vibrant display of political fervor, setting the stage for the upcoming elections in Ghaziabad scheduled for April 26. Notably, the BJP has nominated former Uttar Pradesh minister Atul Garg as its candidate, replacing incumbent Union Minister V K Singh.

In addition to the roadshow, PM Modi addressed a rally in Saharanpur earlier in the day, extending support to BJP candidates across the state. The campaign fervor in Ghaziabad was further heightened as BJP workers distributed sweets among the populace, amplifying the anticipation and excitement surrounding the forthcoming elections.

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The commencement of the nomination process marks the beginning of the first phase of General Elections, as declared by the Election Commission of India. Today, a Gazette notification has been issued, outlining the participation of 102 Parliamentary Constituencies across 21 States/UTs in the upcoming polls for the Lok Sabha 2024. Scheduled for April 19, 2024, the polling in these constituencies will mark a significant juncture in the democratic process.

The states and union territories included in Phase 1 are Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Rajasthan, Sikkim, Tamil Nadu, Tripura, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, West Bengal, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Jammu and Kashmir, Lakshadweep, and Puducherry.

The last date for filing nominations in Phase 1 for all states and union territories except Bihar is March 27, 2024. For Bihar, it is extended until March 28, 2024. Today, as nominations begin to pour in, the electoral landscape starts to take shape, setting the stage for a crucial electoral process that will shape the nation’s future.

The schedule for Phase 1 is as given below

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On Tuesday, March 19, 2024, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) allocated 10 seats for the upcoming 2024 Lok Sabha elections in Tamil Nadu to the Pattali Makkal Katchi (PMK). The agreement was formalized during a meeting at the residence of PMK founder S. Ramadoss in Thailapuram, Villupuram district, where BJP State president K. Annamalai and Ramadoss signed the deal.

The leaders engaged in discussions for nearly an hour before reaching a consensus, with PMK president Anbumani Ramadoss and former BJP State president and Union Minister of State L. Murugan also present.

Following the agreement, PMK leaders are expected to join the BJP’s public gathering in Salem today, where Prime Minister Narendra Modi is slated to address party members.

The specifics of the constituencies that PMK will contest are anticipated to be announced within the next few days.

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