BJP unveils its manifesto

Posted on Apr 7 2014 - 11:09am by IBC News

NEW DELHI: The BJP on Monday released its manifesto focusing on improving the country’s economy and infrastructure, ending policy paralysis and curbing corruption.

Releasing the manifesto on the first phase of the Lok Sabha election, party leader Murli Manohar Joshi said, “We have chalked out a plan to improve the economic situation in the country in the manifesto. As far as infrastructure is concerned, improving manufacturing is important and it needs to be export oriented. We need to build a Brand India,” said Joshi.

BJP Manifesto: Read the full text here

“The sooner we do it the better it would be to generate more jobs,” he added.

On Foreign Direct Investment (FDI), the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader said barring FDI in multi-brand retail, the party was not opposed to the FDI as it will create employment.

Highlights of BJP manifesto

1: BJP promises to put in place strict measures and special Courts to stop hoarding and black marketing

2: On Ram Mandir, BJP reiterates its stand to explore all possibilities within framework of Constitution to facilitate construction

3: BJP manifesto promises to start process of bringing back black money to India, says it will be priority

4: Barring the multi-brand retail sector, FDI will be allowed in sectors wherever needed for job and asset

5: Agri Rail network will be established designed to cater to the specific needs of perishable Agricultural products

6: The manifesto promises launch of Diamond Quadrilateral project – of high speed train network

7: Oil and gas explorations would be expedited in the country, will help reduce import bill

8: BJP government will reform tax system to attract investors.

Tax Terrorism will be ended and people’s woes reduced

9: Madrasas to be modernized by inducting maths and science teachers