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BJP ‘Sankalp Patra’ for Maharashtra released
Union Home & Cooperation Minister Shri Amit Shah released the Bharatiya Janata Party’s ‘Sankalp Patra’ for the Maharashtra Assembly Election 2024 in Mumbai on 10 November 2024. During the event, Union Minister Shri Piyush Goyal, BJP National General Secretary Shri Vinod Tawde, BJP Maharashtra President Shri Chandrashekhar Bawankule, Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Shri Devendra Fadnavis and other leaders were present. Addressing the gathering on the occasion, Shri Shah highlighted the achievements of the NDA-led Mahayuti government in Maharashtra, emphasizing economic growth and infrastructure development. He criticized the MVA alliance for its internal contradictions and failure to deliver on promises and its alignment with groups that oppose Maharashtra’s cultural and social values.
Shri Shah remarked that the release of the ‘Sankalpa Patra’ represents the aspirations of the people of Maharashtra and reflects the greatness of its land. Maharashtra has been at the forefront of leadership in every field nationwide for centuries. The Bhakti movement started here, the struggle for freedom was led by Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj from this very land and the social revolution also began in Maharashtra. The NDA-led Mahayuti government has worked towards honouring farmers, implementing measures for the welfare of the poor, and has introduced schemes to empower women and enhance their dignity. Additionally, the Mahayuti government has undertaken efforts to restore and preserve the nation’s heritage.
He highlighted that for the first time after Jammu and Kashmir’s return to freedom, the state’s election and the Chief Minister’s oath were taken in accordance with Dr Ambedkar’s Constitution, which is the highest tribute to Dr Ambedkar. Following the abrogation of Article 370, leaders in Jammu and Kashmir swore allegiance to the true Constitution of India, a moment of pride for the entire nation. Through the ‘Sankalpa Patra’, the Mahayuti government has committed to promoting the legacies of great leaders, preserving cultural heritage, and advancing national traditions. The ‘Sankalpa Patra’ outlines a plan to create a strong, prosperous, and secure Maharashtra.
Shri Shah pointed out that in the upcoming Maharashtra elections, the Mahayuti is contesting against the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA). The MVA’s policies are driven by a hunger for power, focused on appeasement and undermining ideological values and are disconnected from Maharashtra’s culture. The MVA’s approach seeks to manipulate the state’s traditions for political gain.
Shri Shah said this manifesto has been created by incorporating the suggestions of every section, region, age group and social class of Maharashtra. This manifesto is a reflection of the aspirations of the people of Maharashtra. Whenever a BJP-led government forms in Maharashtra, the state progresses, but when the Congress-led alliance government comes to power, only politics is played. To empower the youth of Maharashtra and make the state the leading one in the country across all sectors, it is essential to form a Mahayuti government under the leadership of PM Shri Narendra Modi.
Key points of the ‘Sankalp Patra’
–Increase in the Ladli Behna Yojana and old-age pension. Farmers will receive loan waivers, and the Kisan Samman Nidhi will be raised from Rs. 12,000 to Rs. 15,000 annually.
–Inflation will be controlled through a Price Stabilization Fund.
–10 lakh talented students will be provided with a monthly stipend of Rs. 10,000 to support further studies and opportunities.
–Roads will be constructed in 45,000 villages.
–Insurance coverage will be provided to ASHA and Anganwadi workers and their monthly salary will be raised to Rs. 15,000.
–The electricity bill will be reduced by 30% and the savings will be invested in solar and renewable energy.
–By 2028, the Mahayuti government aims to make Maharashtra a $1 trillion economy, contributing significantly to PM Shri Narendra Modi Ji’s vision of a $5 trillion Indian economy.
–Under the Make in Maharashtra policy, Maharashtra will be developed as a leading manufacturing state.
–The country’s first Artificial Intelligence university will be established in Maharashtra.
–Aeronautics and space centers will be set up in Nagpur, Pune, Sambhajinagar, Ahilyanagar, and Nashik.
–To increase farmers’ income, SGST relief will be provided by refunding the SGST paid by farmers as a subsidy.
–An MSP of Rs. 6,000 per quintal will be provided for soybeans and soybean processing units will be set up.
–Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi’s Lakhpati Didi Yojana, which empowers women economically, will be advanced by the Maharashtra Mahayuti government. –––The government will create 50 lakh Lakhpati Didi in Maharashtra, with 500 self-help groups being trained. Several industrial systems will be established, with an annual fund of Rs. 1,000 crore allocated for this initiative.
–Under the “Akshay Ann Yojana”, the free ration provided every month will include rice, jowar, peanuts, oil, salt, turmeric, mustard, cumin and spices.
–Maharashtra will be the first state to implement the Skill Census. Based on the talent of students, they will be provided with appropriate opportunities.
–Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Aakanksha Kendra will be created which will create 10 lakh new entrepreneurs.
–The Maharashtra Mahayuti government will provide interest-free loans up to Rs. 15 lakh for people from Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes to start their entrepreneurial ventures, with the government guaranteeing the loan.
–Reimbursement of tuition fees and examination fees will be provided to eligible students of OBC, SEBC, EWS, NT, and VJNT.
–Maharashtra is home to many ancient and historic forts, which are symbols of the state’s pride and play a significant role in its historical and cultural development. To preserve and promote this historical and cultural heritage of Maharashtra, a Fort Development Authority (FDA) will be established.
–A priority policy will be adopted for senior citizens, under which the implementation of Aadhaar-enabled Service Delivery (AESD) will ensure automatic service delivery for each senior citizen.
–A strict law will be enacted against forced and fraudulent religious conversions, ensuring protection from coercive and deceptive religious conversions.
–To prevent loss of life and property caused by wildlife such as tigers, leopards, elephants, nilgai, wild boars and monkeys in agricultural and human settlement areas and to reduce human-animal conflict, modern technologies like Artificial Intelligence (AI), drones and radio collars will be effectively used.