Key Highlights:
- Women Empowerment: BJP promises ₹2,500 monthly for women under Mahila Samridhi Yojana.
- LPG Subsidy: ₹500 subsidy on gas cylinders and one free cylinder during Holi and Diwali.
- Senior Citizens and Disability Pension: Pensions increased to ₹2,500-₹3,000 per month.
- Healthcare Coverage: ₹10 lakh insurance cover for Delhi residents.
- Competition of Promises: BJP rivals AAP and Congress with similar offers targeting women and students.
New Delhi: In a high-stakes announcement ahead of the Delhi Assembly Elections 2025, BJP National President JP Nadda released the first part of the party’s manifesto, emphasizing transparency, inclusivity, and people-centric initiatives. He assured voters that existing welfare schemes would not be discontinued but revamped to eliminate corruption.
Key Promises by BJP
- Financial Support for Women
- Under the Mahila Samridhi Yojana, women will receive ₹2,500 monthly, matching Congress’s proposal and surpassing AAP’s promise of ₹2,100.
- Pregnant women will receive ₹21,000 lump sum assistance, along with additional nutritional support.
- Affordable Domestic Gas
- BJP pledges a ₹500 subsidy per LPG cylinder.
- Special provision for one free cylinder during Holi and Diwali, aiming to ease household financial burdens.
- Enhanced Pension Schemes
- Senior citizens (60-70 years) will see pensions rise from ₹2,000 to ₹2,500.
- Those above 70 years, widows, and disabled individuals will receive ₹3,000 per month, marking a significant increase.
- Healthcare Coverage
- Residents will be provided ₹10 lakh insurance coverage, doubling the current ₹5 lakh cap, potentially benefiting 51 lakh citizens.
Manifesto’s Broader Vision
Nadda highlighted the BJP’s focus on eradicating corruption in existing welfare schemes and ensuring better governance. He positioned the manifesto as a step toward making Delhi “more transparent, inclusive, and supportive of its citizens.”
Battle of Promises
The announcement sets the stage for fierce competition among Delhi’s leading parties:
- AAP’s Offerings:
- Free bus travel for women already implemented.
- Free bus rides for students if re-elected, along with a 50% metro fare discount.
- Congress’s Commitments:
- Matching BJP’s ₹2,500 monthly assistance for women.
The BJP’s counteroffer aims to outshine its rivals with higher pensions, financial support for women, and additional LPG subsidies.
BJP’s Holistic Approach
Unlike its rivals, the BJP has pitched its manifesto as a mix of economic relief and systemic reforms. It assures voters of maintaining all existing schemes while introducing measures to curb corruption and improve accessibility.
As Delhi gears up for elections, BJP’s manifesto stands out with promises targeting a wide demographic, from women and senior citizens to low-income households. By focusing on welfare and corruption-free governance, the party aims to win voter confidence and challenge the dominance of AAP.
The battle for Delhi intensifies as voters weigh competing promises from BJP, AAP, and Congress, each vying to claim the capital’s mandate in February 2025.
