Daily Dispatch: What Are the Big Takeaways from BJP’s Manifesto?
How does BJP’s manifesto compare to Congress’ manifesto? Catch today’s big election updates on “Daily Dispatch.”
1. BJP’s Sankalp Patra: 10 Highlights, Congress’ Reactions & More
Three days before the first phase of the Lok Sabha elections, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Monday, 8 April, released its manifesto with a focus on development and national security. Top party leaders, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, party president Amit Shah and Home Minister Rajnath Singh, were present at the launch of the manifesto – described by the BJP as its "sankalp patra" – in Delhi. From revoking Article 370 to construction of Ram Mandir, read the full story here on what the BJP manifesto promises.
The Congress hit back at BJP by calling its manifesto “a book of gimmicks.” But how do the two manifestos compare? Which are the issues unique to each party?
2. Congress-JMM-JVM Alliance Could Decimate BJP in Jharkhand: Survey
Jharkhand is witnessing the emergence of a formidable anti-BJP alliance with the Jharkhand Mukti Mocha, Congress, Jharkhand Vikas Mocha (Prajatantrik) and Rashtriya Janata Dal formalising their tie-up on Sunday, 24 March. The alliance could inflict series damage to the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance’s tally, if surveys are anything to go by. Read more here.
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