‘Mega Meghalaya’: BJP’s election manifesto guarantees huge plans for the state

 BJP nationwide president JP Nadda on Wednesday launched the manifesto for the upcoming Meghalaya Assembly polls within the state capital Shillong.

Elaborating on the manifesto titled ‘eMpowered Meghalaya’, Nadda mentioned the ‘M’ in its title signifies “Modi for Meghalaya”. Speaking on the unveiling of the social gathering’s ballot pledges, the BJP nationwide president mentioned the potential of the Northeast state, which is wealthy in tradition and custom, hasn’t been suitably harnessed and utilised so far.

He mentioned there’s a lot to be finished within the state as there may be loads of scope for improvement. “Corruption is also a major issue, which has posed a hindrance to the development of Meghalaya,” Nadda mentioned. He added that the BJP needs to work in direction of a corruption-free Meghalaya by delivering robust governance.

He added {that a} robust Meghalaya might solely be created by a powerful BJP authorities.

“We need to raise visions of Mega Meghalaya, we have to think big. Speed, scale and skill, all have to come together if we are to take Meghalaya to its promised state,” the BJP nationwide president mentioned.

While stressing the significance of the state equipment in bringing these modifications, he mentioned it’s also essential for the individuals to be content material with the administration.

“To ensure that this happens, we have promised in our manifesto to implement the 7th Pay Commission in Meghalaya and disburse salaries on time,” Nadda added.

The BJP will improve the profit underneath the Centre’s flagship ‘Kisan Samman Nidhi’ scheme by including Rs 2,000 to the already allotted quantity of Rs 6,000 yearly.

“For girls empowerment, we have now promised to introduce the ‘Ka Phan Nonglait’ scheme for our moms, sisters and daughters. It is known as after the primary freedom fighter within the Khasi Hills.

At the start of a woman youngster, a bond of Rs 50,000 might be supplied to the household and the kid might be supplied with free training from KG to PG, he mentioned, including that 2 free LPG cylinders would even be supplied yearly for the beneficiaries of the ‘Ujjawala’ scheme.

Special Economic Zones might be established for the empowerment of youth and plenty of industrial items might be arrange within the state to generate employment alternatives, he added.

A scheme to offer annual monetary help of Rs 3,000 to landless farmers and an annual grant of Rs 6,000 for fishermen may even be applied, if the BJP involves energy, Nadda mentioned.

“In order to empower widows and single mothers, we will also launch a support scheme under which financial assistance of Rs 24,000 will be provided annually,” he added.

Pension for senior residents may even be doubled, Nadda mentioned, including that revenue help would even be supplied to girls.

A Special Task Force, underneath the supervision of a retired Supreme Court choose, may even be fashioned to research all corruption circumstances within the state, Nadda mentioned.

He added that the BJP will make Meghalaya a ‘peaceful, developed, and prosperous’ state.

Earlier, on Tuesday, Trinamool Congress MP Derek O’Brien launched their social gathering’s manifesto for the Meghalaya polls, assuring implementation of all its ballot guarantees inside 100 days if it involves energy. Meghalaya will go to polls on February 27 together with Nagaland. The counting of votes, together with these of Tripura, might be finished on March 2.

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