BJP Releases Manifesto For Delhi Assembly Elections 2020; Key Takeaways

The BJP on Friday released its manifesto for the February 8 Delhi Assembly Elections 2020. Named "Sankalp Patra", the manifesto of the BJP was released by Union Minister for Road and Transport Nitin Gadkari, party's Delhi unit chief Manoj Tiwari and other senior leaders. Addressing a press conference, Gadkari said that if the BJP is elected to power in the "heart of the country", they will ensure clean air and water.

The BJP manifesto also includes promises of better connectivity, women safety, housing, transgenders, sports facilities, and regularisation of illegal colonies. The BJP claimed that they consulted 11 lakh people before making the manifesto. Taking a dig at the Arvind Kejriwal-led AAP's free water and electricity schemes, Gadkari said that giving few things freewill not shape the future of Delhi, it will require better planning.

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10 Key Takeaways Of BJP's Manifesto For Delhi Assembly Polls

1. BJP's manifesto promises good quality flour for poor at Rs 2 per kg, clean drinking water for every household.
2. Modern and Affordable Health Services - Pradhan Mantri Ayushman Bharat Yojana, which provides free treatment treatment of Rs 5 lakh, will be implemented in Delhi.
3. New opportunities for education - 10 new colleges and 200 new schools will be established in Delhi.
4. The Yamuna Festival will be celebrated every year on a large scale to highlight the religious significance of the Yamuna River.
5. The first 2 girls of an economically weaker family will get a benefit of Rs 2 lakh when they turn 21.
6. Housing for all the residents of Delhi till 2022.
7. Clean drinking water will be provided to every household from tap by the year 2024, making Delhi completely tanker-free.
8. After giving ownership rights to 40 lakh residents living in unauthorized colonies, a 'Colony Development Board' will be formed for proper development of these colonies.
9. Contract employees working in Delhi's hospitals, government schools and all other government bodies and institutions will get job guarantee to continue working for 58 years.
10. Immediate surveys will be conducted to regulate the regular tracks and life insurance will also be given.