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10:48 AM

Work on BJP's 'Sankalp Patra' will begin immediately after June 4 results, says PM Modi

Hinting a positive outlook for BJP in 2024 Lok Sabha elections, PM Modi in his address today said that party will begin working on its 'Sankalp Patra'  immediately after June 4 result. 'The government has already started working on the 100-day action plan. The ambition of the people of the country is Modi's mission,' the prime minister said.

10:44 AM

BJP will expand Vande Bharat trains to every corner of India: PM Modi in his 'Sankalp Patra'

"BJP aims to expand Vande Bharat trains to every corner of the country,' PM Modi declared today highlighting 3 models of Vande Bharat that are expected to run in the country, namely, Vande Bharat Sleeper, Vande Bharat Chaircar and Vande Bharat Metro.

'Today the work of the Ahmedabad Mumbai Bullet Train is going on in full swing and is almost reaching completion,' the prime minister said, stating that one Bullet Train will run in North India, one in South India and one Bullet Train in Eastern India. Survey work for the same will also be started soon.

10:37 AM

We will move forward with resolve to realise the idea of One Nation, One Election: PM Modi

Ahead of Lok Sabha elections, PM Modi in BJP's 'Sankalp Patra' has promised that the governemnt will move forward with a resolve to realise the idea of One Nation, One Election. 'BJP also considers the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) equally necessary in the interest of the country,' PM Modi stated.

10:29 AM

Digital Janjatiya Kala Academy to be established for development of tribal communities

'The 150th birth anniversary of Lord Birsa Munda in 2025 will be celebrated at the national level,' PM Modi announced today. Taking a step towards development for tribal communities, PM Modi said that BJP will encourage research on tribal heritagea and will also establish 'Digital Janjatiya Kala Academy'.

10:24 AM

Sankalp Patra for LS polls: BJP to introduce 'Rashtriya Sahkarita Niti', says PM Modi

'With the vision of 'Sahkarita Se Samriddhi', the BJP will introduce 'Rashtriya Sahkarita Niti',' says PM Modi elaborating on BJP's 'Sankalp Patra' for Lok Sabha polls. The prime minister further said that the benefits under PM-Kisan Samman Nidhi will continue for the 10 crore farmers of the country even in the time to come. 

10:17 AM

BJP's 'Sankalp Patra': Transgender community to be included under ambit of Ayushman Bharat scheme

Speaking on the release of BJP's 'Sankalp Patra' for Lok Sabha polls, PM Narendra Modi announced party's decision has to bring transgender community under the ambit of Ayushman Bharat scheme.

10:13 AM

Mudra Yojana turned crores of people into entrepreneurs, says PM Modi

Highlighting the initiative of 'ease of doing business', PM Modi says that 'in past years, Mudra Yojana has turned crores of people into entrepreneurs.'

Looking at this success, PM Modi says, BJP has taken one more 'sankalp' to increase the limit to Rs 20 Lakhs. 'I am confident that this will be used as a new strength towards building the kind of ecosystem that is required for the era of Industry 4.0,' the prime minister announced in manifesto today.

10:08 AM

We will work towards reducing electricity bill of crores of families to zero: PM Modi

In his 'Sankalp Patra', PM Modi has promises to work towards reducing the electricity bill of crores of families to zero and creating earning opportunities from electricity. 'We have implemented the PM Surya Ghar Free Electricity Scheme,' the prime minister said.

10:04 AM

PM Modi takes takes 'sankalp' to include every individual above 75 years of age under Ayushman Bharat Yojana

Making it easier for the elderlies, PM Modi in BJP's manifesto takes 'sankalp' that every individual above 75 years of age will be brought within the purview of Ayushman Bharat Yojana. "The biggest concern of the elderlies is that how will they afford treatment of their ailments,' the PM said.

9:58 AM

The entire country waits for BJP's 'Sankalp Patra': PM Modi

'The entire country waits for the BJP's 'Sankalp Patra'. There is a big reason behind it as in the last 10 years, the BJP has implemented every point of its manifesto as a guarantee on the ground,' says PM Modi on the release of party's election manifesto for Lok Sabha polls

9:48 AM

'Jo hum kehte hain, wo hum karte hain,' says Rajnath Singh on BJP's Sankalp Patra for LS polls

'We are proud that the BJP fulfills each of the promises from its 'sankalp patra',' Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said today at the unveling of BJP's manifesto for Lok Sabha elections. 'There has never been any difference between our words and deeds. Not only the people of BJP but even the citizens of the country have started believing it. This credibility is our biggest strength,' the minister remarked.

 

9:43 AM

BJP releases its 'Sankalp Patra' for Lok Sabha elections 2024

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) released its election manifesto titled 'Sankalp Patra' for the upcoming Lok Sabha election today in the presence of Prime Minister Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and party President JP Nadda.

9:33 AM

Through its 'Sankalp Patra', BJP presents roadmap to a self-respecting, capable India: Rajnath Singh

Lauding the party's Lok Sabha election manifesto, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh says 'I am happy and satisfied that under PM Modi's leadership, we have fulfilled all our promises that we made to the people of the country.'

9:31 AM

LS polls: 'You gave us a clear mandate and clear results came,' says Nadda on Ram Temple

'We saw those days when Congress lawyers used to stand up and try to stop the judicial process and say that it will benefit the Bharatiya Janata Party,' states J P Nadda on Ram Temple. 'They (Congress) were not concerned about the country, Ram Lalla. They did vote bank politics and kept creating obstacles but under the leadership of Prime Minister Modi, a grand Ram temple was built.'

9:25 AM

BJP manifesto release: Work has been done to connect 60,000 new villages with pucca roads, says Nadda

"Work has been done to connect 60, 000 new villages with pucca roads and all-weather roads have been built,' BJP national president JP Nadda said while addressing the 'Sankalp Patra' release event. '25 crore people of India's population have now risen above the poverty line. According to the International Monetary Fund, extreme poverty in India has now reduced to less than 1 per cent,' Nadda stated.