PUDUCHERRY will be developed into a Business, Education and Tourism hub

     Announcing a series of welfare and development measures, the BJP released its election manifesto for the union territory of Puducherry on 5 April 2026. The manifesto was released by Union Minister Shri Mansukh Mandaviya in the presence of party State President Shri V. P. Ramalingam and Puducherry Home Minister Shri A. Namassivayam.

Addressing after the release Shri Mansukh Mandaviya said the BJP has promised the provision of two free LPG cylinders per year to all ration card holders, one each during Pongal and Vinayagar Chaturthi. To empower women, the party has proposed the “Pink Autos Initiative” with subsidies of up to fifty thousand rupees and free driving training, along with the ‘Anbu Thangai Thittam’ to provide e-scooters to meritorious Class 12th girl students. He said the 20-point agenda aims to transform the Union Territory into a BEST (Business, Education, Spirituality, Tourism) hub.

Among the key promises

-Two free LPG cylinders per year to all ration card holders.
-For women voters, the BJP has proposed a “Pink Autos Initiative” which includes subsidies of up to Rs 50,000 and free driving training.
-Similarly, the ‘Anbu Thangai Thittam’ promises to provide e-scooters to meritorious Class 12th girl students.
-Promised 60% domicile reservation for Group C and D government jobs and 20% reservation for local students in Union Territory public universities.
-The BJP has promised a financial boost for fishermen during the annual 61-day fishing ban, raising assistance from Rs 8,000 to Rs 12,000.
-It has also pledged to build 5,000 houses under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana.
-For farmers, the party has proposed an additional Rs 3,000 top-up over PM-KISAN, increasing total yearly support to Rs 9,000.
-Boosting MSMEs through a Rs 1,000 crore credit guarantee fund.
-Positioning Puducherry as a hub for wellness and medical tourism.