Karnataka elections 2023: BJP manifesto promises Uniform Civil Code, NRC
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) released its election manifesto, "Praja Dhwani," on Monday for Karnataka, which goes to polls on May 10. It was released by BJP President JP Nadda, CM Basavaraj Bommai, and senior leader BS Yediyurappa. The manifesto's highlights include the implementation of the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) and the National Register of Citizens (NRC) to deport illegal immigrants from the state.
Why does this story matter?
Election campaigning is in full swing in Karnataka for the upcoming Legislative Assembly polls and the Lok Sabha elections next year. The BJP came to power in Karnataka in July 2019 by toppling the elected Congress and Janata Dal (Secular) coalition government. Notably, no party has won two consecutive terms in Karnataka yet; the May 10 election is likely to be a tough contest.
Bommai calls it 'people's manifesto'
Free milk, rice, millets, LPG cylinders to BPL families
Apart from the UCC, the BJP has also promised to provide half a liter of Nandini milk every day for free to families that hold Below Poverty Line (BPL) cards. The party also promised 5kg of rice and 5kg of millets to BPL families for free, along with three domestic LPG cylinders, in the months of Ugadi, Ganesh Utsav, and Diwali.
Rs. 30,000 crore for cold storage facilities
Additionally, the party promised a Rs. 30,000 crore agricultural fund for setting up micro cold storage facilities and Rs. 1,500 crore for developing tourism spots in the Kalyan Karnataka region. Reports said the manifesto might also focus on youth welfare, infrastructure development, and women empowerment.
10 lakh housing sites for homeless, eradication of manual scavenging
Furthermore, the manifesto promises 10 lakh housing sites for the homeless and to eradicate manual scavenging. It promised to set up Atal Ahara Kendra in every ward to provide affordable food to all and free annual health check-ups for senior citizens. It promised the Vishveshwariah Vidya scheme for the holistic improvement of government schools and to create 10 lakh jobs in Karnataka.
