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BJP “SANKALP PATRA” FOR TAMIL NADU RELEASED
The Bharatiya Janata Party has officially released its election manifesto, ‘Sankalp Patra’, for the upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly elections on 14 April 2026. Union Minister Shri JP Nadda unveiled the document on the occasion of the Tamil New Year. The event saw the presence of senior leaders, including Tamil Nadu BJP President Shri Nainar Nagendran, Shri K. Annamalai, and Shri Tamilisai Soundararajan. The manifesto outlines a comprehensive roadmap focusing on social welfare, cultural preservation, and economic relief for the citizens of the state.
Addressing the occasion Shri JP Nadda said the party has promised a monthly cash transfer of 2,000 to the female heads of every household. To address energy costs, the manifesto guarantees three free LPG cylinders per year to all families. Plus, eligible women will receive a subsidy of 25,000 for the purchase of e-scooters. In a bid to encourage property ownership among women, the party has also proposed a 3% waiver on stamp duty for first-time female homebuyers.
Shri Nadda cited a reported 51% increase in drug-related crimes in the state and raised concerns over the deteriorating law and order situation. He highlighted alleged scandals, including ‘cash-for-jobs’ and tender irregularities, accusing DMK leaders of involvement. He further criticized the ruling party for promoting nepotism and dynastic politics, positioning the BJP as the alternative for transparent governance.
Key Promises
–A monthly support of 2,000 for all women heads of households.
-A one-time financial assistance of 10,000 for every family.
-Free LPG: Provision of free LPG cylinders for families every year.
-Interest-free loans up to 50 lakh for women-led cooperatives, Self-Help Groups (SHGs), and MSMEs.
-A state top-up of 3,000 to the PM-KISAN scheme, bringing the total annual support to 9,000.
-An increase in fishing ban aid to 12,000 and a monthly pension of 2,000 for those over the age of 60.
-A one-time grant of 50,000 for setting up poultry, animal husbandry, or bee-keeping units.
-Creation of a dedicated “TN Drug Eradication Department” with a specialized task force and Narcotics Intelligence Wing, including capital punishment for repeat offenders.
-Establishment of high-tech 10-bed Pediatric Intensive Care Units and a specialized “Mothers’ Milk Bank”.
-Development of the Coimbatore-Tiruppur-Salem Rapid Rail system and the Villupuram-Chennai semi-urban rail project.
-Plans to initiate innovative hydropower train projects.
-Selection of 10 cities for specialized development and maintaining high cleanliness standards across 100 locations.
-Declaring Thaipoosam as a state festival.
-Heritage Protection: Ensuring the re-establishment and protection of the tradition of lighting the Karthigai Deepam at the Thiruparankundram Hilltop.
-The BJP has promised monthly assistance of 2,000 for those who rear Jallikattu bulls. Also, an ex-gratia payment of 10 lakh has been proposed for the families of participants who lose their lives during the sport.
-In terms of religious administration, the party plans to introduce a reserved two-hour daily darshan slot for residents at major temples and ensure the continuation of traditional rituals like the lighting of the lamp atop the Thiruparankundram hill during Karthigai Deepam.