Telangana: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday released Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) manifesto for Telangana Assembly election saying this (manifesto) is about guarantees by PM Modi.
"Today, we are releasing the BJP manifesto for Telangana Assembly elections. The manifesto is about guarantees by PM Modi," said Union Home Minister Amit Shah.
"Prime Minister Modi has done a lot of work to help strengthen and empower the state of Telangana," he said.
"The Congress Party, during 2004-14, released only Rs 2 lakh crore as devolution and grant-in-aid for 'Sanyukt Andhra Pradesh', whereas the BJP government under PM Modi's leadership released Rs 2 lakh 50 thousand crore in just 9 years for this state," Amit Shah said.
"This manifesto is PM Modi's guarantee. We have always fulfilled the promises we have made, kept our promises and fulfilled our promises after getting full majority. Congress had never supported the separate state and when the hasty division was carried out, it gave Telangana in an unnatural manner," he said.
BJP's manifesto for Telangana | Key promises
- In its manifesto, BJP said it will scrap 'religion-based reservations' and extend benefit to backward communities and STs.
- It will appoint committee headed by a retired Supreme Court judge to go into alleged corruption by BRS government.
- The party has promised four free LPG cylinders per year to Ujwala beneficiaries in Telangana.
- It will implement Uniform Civil Code (UCC) if it comes to power in Telangana.
- August 27 will be celebrated as the day of remembrance of martyrs of Razakaros.
- VAT will be reduced on petrol and diesel in 7 days after forming the government to reduce inflation.
- A turmeric processing center will be developed.
- Govt will facilitate free travel to Ayodhya for the people of state.
"BJP manifesto for Telangana Assembly polls is people's manifesto as it reflects their aspirations. People have strong faith in PM Modi. We will definitely implement the promises made in the manifesto if we come to power," said BJP leader Dr Laxman.
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