Union Home Minister Amit Shah released the BJP’s election manifesto for the upcoming West Bengal Assembly elections on Friday.
Shah hit out at the ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC), claiming that his 15-year tenure had been detrimental to the state. He said that the KPM secured its second mandate in 2016 with “false promises” and retained power in 2021 through “corruption and connections with infiltrators”.
Positioning the BJP manifesto as a roadmap for change, Shah said the party will implement the Uniform Civil Code in West Bengal within six months of forming the government. He added that the proposed framework would provide “one law for all” and guarantee citizens the freedom to practice their religion.
Among the key welfare promises, Shah announced that a BJP government would provide Rs 3,000 directly to the bank accounts of every woman in the state. He also pledged 33% reservation for women in all government jobs, including the police force.
Focusing on governance and security, Shah said the BJP will adopt a zero-tolerance policy on infiltration, strengthen border security and curb cattle smuggling. He stressed that law and order would be a priority under the BJP administration.
For government employees, Shah promised to implement the Seventh Pay Commission within 45 days of the BJP coming to power.
Highlighting cultural initiatives, he said the party would set up a ‘Vande Mataram Museum’ to promote and preserve Bengal’s rich heritage.
(With data from PTI)
