BJP 2024 manifesto on investment, farm income, panchayati raj—but lack of clarity is worrying
Promises tend to become irrelevant if care is not taken to create necessary enabling conditions to make them feasible. This is even truer of electoral promises. Key Points
ThePrintRs 1 L/yr to poor families, student loan waivers, job creation — economic points in Congress manifesto
The manifesto, released Friday, aims at doubling India’s GDP in 10 years. It includes a host of promises to promote ‘work, wealth, and welfare’. Key Points
ThePrintCongress manifesto for Lok Sabha election 2024: Key announcements and highlights
Congress Lok Sabha election manifesto: The name of the party's manifesto this time ‘Nyay Patra'. 'Paanch Nyay' and 'Pachees Guarantee' is the broad theme of the party's manifesto this time. Key Points
Economic TimesDMK promises NEET ban in manifesto, MK Stalin praises sister Kanimozhi
MK Stalin unveiled DMK's manifesto in Chennai today, promising statehood for Puducherry and a ban on NEET. The party also released its list of candidates. Key Points
India TodayLok Sabha polls 2024: PM Modi asks youth of India to contribute to BJP's manifesto
"I invite the youth of India to contribute to the BJP manifesto for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. Share your thoughts on the NaMo App. I look forward to meeting some of the contributors myself in the future," said PM Modi. Key Points
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Congress unveils 'Bharose ka Ghoshna Patra' for Chhattisgarh, promises caste census, farm loan waiver
The Congress party'a The manifesto highlights key promises, including a caste census, loan waiver for farmers, and a procurement price of Rs 3,200 per quintal for paddy. Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel announced the introduction of 'Mahtari Nyay Yojana', a new scheme providing a subsidy of Rs 500 per cooking gas cylinder for women. The manifesto emphasizes the continuation of existing schemes if the Congress party retains power. Key Points
Economic TimesTelangana Polls: BRS releases its manifesto; promises LPG cylinder at Rs 400, increased social security pe
The ruling BRS party in Telangana has announced its manifesto for the upcoming assembly elections. The party, led by Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao (KCR), has promised to increase financial assistance for farmers under the 'Rythu Bandhu' scheme, raise the amount of social security pensions, and provide LPG cylinders at a cost of Rs 400 each. Key Points
Economic TimesSafe minorities, ‘smart Bangladesh’, Dalit & transgender uplift: Awami League releases poll manifesto
PM Sheikh Hasina says ‘Bangladesh will be established as a high-middle-income country by 2031 and a developed one by 2041’. Bangladesh headed for national polls on 7 January. Key Points
ThePrintCongress releases manifesto for Karnataka election; offers free electricity, grains and cash transfer
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Tuesday released the party's manifesto or vision document for the Karnataka Assembly elections in Bengaluru. The party has named its manifesto 'Sarva Janangada Shanthiya Thota' which translates to 'Peaceful garden of all communities' and it reiterated five guarantees in its poll manifesto: Gruha Jyothi, Gruha Lakshmi, Anna Bhagya, Yuva Nidhi & Shakti. Key Points
Economic TimesBJP forms election manifesto committee under Rajnath Singh for Lok Sabha elections
Lok Sabha BJP manifesto: The Bharatiya Janata Party has appointed Rajnath Singh to lead the election manifesto committee, aiming for a third consecutive term in power. Nirmala Sitharaman and Piyush Goyal will serve as convener and co-convener, respectively. Key Points
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From IPL team to caste census: Here's what Congress manifesto offers poll-bound Madhya Pradesh
Congress releases manifesto for Madhya Pradesh elections, promises ₹25 lakh health insurance cover. manifesto includes promises of farm loan waivers, assistance to women, and LPG cylinders at ₹500. Congress pledges support for daughters' weddings, healthcare focus, and rural development Key Points
mintChidambaram-led manifesto panel skips OPS, Priyanka & other Congress leaders want it as poll promise
Updated draft of Congress manifesto is with Mallikarjun Kharge for approval. Some functionaries like Praveen Chakravarty have earlier questioned scheme’s effectiveness in poll battles. Key Points
ThePrintKarnataka Election 2023 News Live Updates: Congress releases manifesto, promises ban on Bajrang Dal
Karnataka Election 2023 Live Updates: With the Karnataka Assembly elections nearing, Congress is all set to release its poll manifesto, a day after the Bharatiya Janata Party unveiled its poll promises. The manifesto will be released in Bengaluru at 9 am in the presence of Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge, former Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramiah, state unit president DK Shivakumar and Chairman of the manifesto Committee Dr Parameshwaraji, among other party leaders. Meanwhile, PM Modi will hold roadshows and public rallies across districts. For more updates, stay tuned with indiatoday.in. Key Points
India TodayCAA repeal, more autonomy to states, annulling Article 361 in DMK manifesto
The party has fielded Dayanidhi Maran from Central Chennai, Kanimozhi from Thoothukudi, TR Balu from Sriperumbudur and A Raja from Nilgiri. Out of 39 seats, the party has announced candidates for 21 constituencies, leaving nine for Congress and remaining for other allies. Key Points
Economic TimesCongress' manifesto for Lok Sabha elections to focus on five guarantees, says party President Mallikarjun
In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge wrote, The Congress Working Committee (CWC) deliberated thoroughly on the Congress Manifesto, today. The 5 pillars of #BharatJodoNyayYatra - Kisan Nyay, Yuva Nyay, Naari Nyay, Shramik Nyay and Hissedari Nyay have 5 guarantees each. Key Points
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Lok Sabha Polls 2024: 'Caste census, MSP' to take centre stage in Congress manifesto from Rahul Gandhi's Nyay Yatra
Lok Sabha polls 2024: Congress manifesto likely to include caste census and promise on MSP for farmers. Rahul Gandhi accuses BJP of ignoring farmers' interests. manifesto to focus on justice and ideological foundation from Rahul Gandhi's Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra. Key Points
mintDMK releases 16-candidate list for Lok Sabha polls, vows not to implement CAA, UCC and NEP in manifesto
Stalin also launched the party's manifesto for the polls, which included promises to not implement the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), the National Educational Policy (NEP) and the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) in the state. The manifesto also made myriad other promises, including the appointment of 'good Governors,' granting statehood to Puducherry and a ban on the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET). Key Points
Economic TimesKarnataka BJP manifesto committee chief: ‘NRC won’t be announced as soon as govt comes in …We’ll engage experts’
Health Minister K Sudhakar says, “We do not believe in giving freebies. We believe ‘work is worship’ and we want our youngsters to work and earn their livelihood.” Key Points
The Indian ExpressKarnataka Assembly Election: BJP promises freebies including cylinders and milk in manifesto, pledges to i
Karnataka Assembly Election: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has promised to implement a Uniform Civil Code (UCC) in the southern state of Karnataka if it wins the upcoming state elections. The party's manifesto states that a high-level committee will be formed to develop the UCC, which will help apartment dwellers in Bengaluru. The BJP also plans to distribute three cooking gas cylinders per year for free to families below the poverty line and launch the 'Poshana' scheme to provide half-litre milk and rice to these households. The state election will be held on May 10. Key Points
Economic TimesTelangana: BJP promises 4 free cylinders, quashing 4% quota for Muslims, Rs 3100 per quintal for paddy
The saffron party has promised four free LPG cylinders per year to the poor families, buying paddy at Rs 3100 per quintal and also procure the par-boiled rice which the BRS government has been reluctant to buy. Other big promises include Rs 2 Lakh to every girl child from a poor family after she attains the age of 21, providing 2.5 Lakh government jobs in five years and reducing the Value Added Tax on petrol and diesel in Telangana. Key Points
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Karnataka Polls: BJP promises UCC, NRC, Nandini Milk, canteens & one million housing plots
The UCC treats all religious groups and communities equally in application of laws, removing the distinction. The state government, the BJPs manifesto said, will set up a high-level committee and roll out the UCC as per the committee's recommendations. Key Points
Economic TimesHarvard student to serial killer who wrote a manifesto against technology — all about the 'Unabomber'
Ted Kaczynski, who carried out 16 bombings that killed 3 people and injured 23 between 1978 and 1995, found dead in his prison cell in North Carolina. He was 81, and serving 4 life terms. Key Points
ThePrintUnabomber, Ted Kaczynski, found dead in prison at the age of 81
Theodore John Kaczynski, widely known as the Unabomber, was found dead in his cell at the age of 81. His crimes caused widespread terror and panic in society. | World News Key Points
Hindustan TimesCongress manifesto in Rajasthan assures caste survey. Party says, 'we make promises we can fulfil'
Party's manifesto also promises new recruitment scheme at panchayat level & Rs 2 lakh interest-free loan for farmers, among other things. Assembly polls in state scheduled for 25 November. Key Points
ThePrintIndia Greens Party takes Lok Sabha plunge & it's not afraid to lose deposits
India Greens Party is contesting from South Delhi, Mumbai North West & Sangrur. Aim is to push environmental concerns into political discourse, says founder. Key Points
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Lok Sabha election: Kharge, Sonia, Rahul Gandhi to release Congress poll manifesto in Jaipur on April 6
On the question of Congress candidate Sudarshan Rawat expressing his desire not to contest the elections from Rajsamand after being named in the list, Randhawa said every party has to change the ticket from time to time. Many parties change tickets at the last moment, he added. Key Points
Economic TimesKarnataka plans new ministry to address concerns of NRIs
Karnataka plans to establish a ministry for the well-being of Kannadigas living abroad, aligning with promises made in the Congress's 2023 assembly polls manifesto. The ministry aims to address the concerns of NRIs and provide necessary assistance. Key Points
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