If India’s ruling party secures a third term in the upcoming general election, they have promised to prioritize job creation, infrastructure development, and expanding welfare programs. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, unveiled their manifesto which includes plans for introducing a new common civil code to promote gender equality in the country.
The general election will commence on April 19 and continue through June 1, with results expected on June 4. PM Modi emphasized the importance of focusing on improving the quality of life, creating jobs through investments, and addressing concerns such as unemployment and inflation.
Despite the BJP’s track record of economic growth and infrastructure projects, critics warn that a potential third term for the party could jeopardize India’s secular democracy by furthering Hindu nationalism. The manifesto also touches on controversial issues like the uniform civil code, aiming to standardize personal laws across different faiths and communities.
In addition to these policy proposals, the BJP also pledges to expand welfare programs, provide free health insurance for all individuals above 70, and extend subsidized cooking gas connections to households. The party’s focus remains on achieving high economic growth while maintaining low inflation rates.
Ultimately, PM Modi seeks to secure the support of voters to implement the manifesto and steer India towards becoming a developed nation by 2047.