Beyond promises

The BJP's election manifesto raises many economic-policy issues requiring a more holistic approach

Election manifestos, released before general elections, say a lot about political parties’ aspirations, promises, and vision. Understandably, such a document attracts more attention when it is from the ruling party and more so when there is a possibility that the party will return to power after the general elections.

The manifesto released by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) before the start of the seven-phase general elections of 2024, therefore, has attracted more than its usual share of attention and commentary. This article attempts an analysis of only three key economic policy promises that the BJP’s manifesto has made. The objective is