Himachal Pradesh elections: BJP promises free scooty, cycle for girl students in its manifesto, check key points

Written By DNA Web Team | Updated: Nov 06, 2022, 12:26 PM IST

BJP said that a committee of experts will be formed for the purpose and UCC will be implemented in the state on the basis of their report.

BJP has released its manifesto for the upcoming Himachal Pradesh Assembly elections, scheduled to take place on November 12. The party has said that the BJP government will bring Uniform Civil Code (UCC) into the state if voted to power.

"A committee of experts will be formed for the purpose and UCC will be implemented in the state on the basis of their report," party national president JP Nadda said while launching party's manifesto.

Nadda released the manifesto in Shimla in presence of state CM Jairam Thakur, state party chief Suresh Kashyap, Union Minister Anurag Thakur and others present.

Announcing the manifesto (Sankalp Patra) on 11 commitments, Nadda said, "This 'Sankalp Patra' stands on 11 commitments. These commitments will bring uniformity in society, empower youth and farmers, strengthen horticulture, give justice to govt employees and take forward religious tourism."

  • Uniform Civil Code (UCC) in Himachal on the basis of a report by a committee.
  • More than 8 lakh employment opportunities in a phased manner. This will include govt jobs and works underway in economic zone.
  • 'Shakti' program under which Rs 12,000 crores will be spent over 10 years duration to develop infrastructure and transportation around religious places and temples. They'll be connected to 'Himteerth' circuit.
  • Five new medical colleges. The number of mobile clinics will be doubled in every assembly constituency so that people in far-off areas can avail health benefits.
  • BJP will conduct a survey, Waqf properties will be investigated as per law under a judicial commission and their illegal usages will be stopped, Nadda said.
  • 33 per cent reservation for women in government jobs. 
  • Girl students from classes 6-12 to get cycle, those pursuing higher education will get scooty

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