BJP releases manifesto for Haryana polls, promises two lakh govt jobs

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Thursday released its manifesto for the Haryana Assembly elections, just a day after the Congress party announced seven guarantees for the poll-bound state.

Union Minister and BJP President JP Nadda, along with Haryana BJP President Mohan Lal Badoli and Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini, were present at the manifesto launch in Rohtak, Haryana.

The Bharatiya Janata Party promised guaranteed jobs for Agniveers and financial assistance of Rs 2,100 per month under the ‘Lado Laxmi Yojana.’

To boost employment in the state, the party announced plans to build ten industrial cities on the lines of IMT Kharkhoda, with over 50,000 youths from nearby villages to be employed.

In healthcare, the BJP proposed to double the yearly coverage under the Chirayu Ayushman scheme from Rs 5 lakh to Rs 10 lakh. The party also promised to offer scooters to college-going female students under the Awal Balika Yojana and LPG cylinders at Rs 500 under the Har Ghar Grahini Yojana.

Nadda highlighted key promises from the party’s ‘Sankalp Patra,’ saying “All women will receive financial assistance of Rs 2,100 per month under the ‘Lado Laxmi Yojana.’ Under the Chirayu Ayushman scheme, the Rs 5 lakh annual coverage will be increased to Rs 10 lakh. MSP on 24 crops will continue, and we will provide government jobs to 2 lakh youth.”

He also assured that LPG cylinders would remain available for Rs 500 to Antyodaya BPL families, and government jobs for Agniveers were guaranteed.

Criticizing the Congress party, Nadda said, “For Congress, this document is just a formality. It is merely a ritual for them and an attempt to deceive the people.”

“What was the image of Haryana 10 years ago? It was one of getting jobs based on ‘Kharchi’ and ‘Parchi,’ and was known for land scams.”

Nadda underscored the significance of the BJP’s manifest, saying, “For us, the ‘Sankalp Patra’ is very important. We have been serving Haryana non-stop.”

The Congress party on Wednesday announced seven guarantees for the Haryana assembly polls, which will be part of its election manifesto, including promises to restore the Old Pension Scheme, create two lakh jobs, conduct a caste survey, provide 300 units of free power, and offer free medical treatment up to Rs 25 lakh.

Voting for the 90-member legislative assembly in Haryana will be held on October 5, with votes to be counted on October 8, alongside the count in Jammu and Kashmir.