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BJP ‘Sankalp Patra’ for Jharkhand launched
Presenting a roadmap for the development of Jharkhand under a BJP-led government, union Home and Cooperation Minister Shri Amit Shah unveiled the BJP’s ‘Sankalp Patra’ for the upcoming assembly elections in Ranchi on 03 November 2024. Shri Shah highlighted the development initiatives undertaken for Jharkhand under the leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi and launched a strong critique against the JMM, Congress, and the INDI alliance concerning illegal infiltration, corruption, rising crime, the safety of tribal communities, and demographic changes in the state. During the event, Jharkhand Election in-charge and Union Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan, Co-In-Charge and Assam Chief Minister Shri Himanta Biswa Sarma, BJP National Vice-President Shri Lakshmikant Vajpayee, BJP State President Shri Babulal Marandi among other leaders were present.
Shri Shah emphasized that the upcoming assembly elections in Jharkhand are not merely about changing the government, they are about securing the state’s future. The people of Jharkhand must decide whether they want a government mired in deep corruption or a BJP government that is committed to development under the leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi. They need to choose between a government that jeopardizes the livelihoods, dignity, and culture of the people through illegal infiltration or a BJP government that protects the borders so effectively that not even a bird can cross. The youth, suffering from unemployment and paper leaks, are looking toward the Bharatiya Janata Party with hope. The people of Jharkhand are ready to select a government that prioritizes the welfare of the poor rather than one that siphons off funds meant for their development into the pockets of family and friends.
The Union Home Minister said the BJP differentiates itself from other parties by not merely making promises, but by committing to them and ensuring their fulfillment. It is the only party in the country that stands by its words. The key points of the ‘Sankalpa Patra’ include:
Salient Points of ‘Sankalp Patra’
–In Jharkhand, the BJP government will deposit Rs. 2,100 into women’s bank accounts on the 11th of every month through the ‘Gogo Didi Yojana’.
–Gas cylinders will be made available to women Rs. 500, and one cylinder each will be provided free of charge during Diwali and Raksha Bandhan.
–Over the next five years, 500,000 job opportunities will be created for the youth of Jharkhand, along with fair and transparent recruitment for around 300,000 government positions.
–A unified exam calendar will be issued, and each year, 100,000 job opportunities will be made available to the youth of Jharkhand.
–Every graduate and postgraduate youth will be provided with a monthly stipend of Rs. 2,000 as ‘Yuva Sathi Bhatta.’
–BJP government will ensure that it fulfils its promise of providing a permanent house to every poor person in Jharkhand and will soon complete 21 lakh homes under the PM Awas Yojana.
–In Jharkhand, transparency and fairness will be upheld in the recruitment process for government positions. The CBI and SIT will investigate previous paper leak scandals, and those responsible will be prosecuted and imprisoned.
–Infiltration will be prevented, and a rigorous legal process will be ensured. All lands that have been illegally occupied will be restored to the names of Jharkhand’s tribal daughters.
–A one-time stamp duty scheme will be reintroduced.
–Forthcoming BJP government will provide free education to the daughters of Jharkhand in B.Ed, nursing, and other vocational programs.
–Rehabilitation will be guaranteed prior to any displacement, and a rehabilitation commission will be formed under the leadership of a retired judge.
–Grants and support will be offered for the development of tribal religious and cultural sites.
–Grand memorial will be constructed for Bhagwan Birsa Munda in Jamshedpur, for Sidho Kanho in Dumka, for Nilamber-Pitamber in Palamu, for Bodhau Bhagat in Lohardaga, for Potoho in Jagannathpur, and for Telang Khariya in Gumla.
–The Uniform Civil Code will be implemented in Jharkhand and the state’s tribal population will be exempt from it.
–Under the Matritva Suraksha Yojana, 6 nutrition kits and financial assistance of Rs. 21,000 will be provided.
–10 new medical colleges will be established for the youth.
–The coverage amount for the Ayushman Bharat Jeevan Dhara Yojana will be raised from Rs. 5 lakh to Rs. 10 lakh, and for members aged 70 and above, it will be increased to Rs. 15 lakh.
–A total of 25,000 new beds will be established in CHCs, PHCs, and government hospitals.
–A zero-tolerance policy towards corruption will be enforced, and SIT will be established to investigate the funds misappropriated by the Ghamandia alliance members, ensuring that those responsible are put behind bars.
–Illegal mining will be halted, and the 181 CM Samvad Helpline will be reactivated.
In the state, the salary of the Panchayat heads will be set at Rs. 5,000, and under Operation Suraksha, a 24-hour toll-free helpline will be established, along with the creation of special assistance.
–Efforts will be made to completely eradicate cattle smuggling in Jharkhand.
–Rice from farmers will be bought at a rate of Rs. 3,100 per quintal, with payment made within 48 hours.
–New approaches will be sought to implement the 27% reservation for backward classes without decreasing reservations for any other category.
–Efforts will be made to construct the Diamond Expressway and under the PM Gram Sadak Yojana, 25,000 kilometers of roads will be built.
–BJP government in Jharkhand will offer a Rs. 20,000 scholarship for coaching in SAT, NEET, IIT, IAS, JAS, and Banking, as well as free premium online courses will be provided. Furthermore, the government will pay the full interest on loans up to Rs. 10 lakh for higher education.
–Jharkhand Johar Bhawan will be set up in every major city across the country, offering affordable accommodation with quality facilities.
–Pensions for the elderly, widows, and persons with disabilities will be raised up to Rs. 2,500.
–Processing and storage facilities will be set up in tribal regions.
All forest products will be purchased.
–Internship and skill training programs will be launched in Jharkhand, offering annual financial support of Rs. 1 lakh to 500,000 young individuals.
–IITs will be enhanced through a hub-and-spoke model.
–Routes connecting prominent Devi temples will be developed as the Devi Circuit.
–The Baba Baidyanath and Basukinath pilgrimage sites will be equipped with ultra-modern facilities.
–Jharkhand will be developed as the hub of eco-tourism.
–Languages spoken in Jharkhand, such as Ho, Mundari, Kurukh, Kurmali, Bhumij and Sadri, will be integrated into the state’s educational institutions. Furthermore, some of these languages will be designated as official languages of Jharkhand. Efforts will be made to include them in the Eighth Schedule.
–A committee of scholars will be established to create a grammar dictionary for tribal languages, as well as to focus on Eastern languages.