Karnataka Assembly Elections 2023 BJP Manifesto: 16 promises made by ruling party

Karnataka Assembly Elections 2023, BJP Manifesto: The ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) made a host of promises like three free gas cylinders for every household below the poverty line (BPL) and implementation of the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) in its Karnataka Assembly Election manifesto released on Monday. Ahead of the May 10 Assembly polls, BJP National Present J P Nadda said that the party's policy is 'justice to all; appeasement to none' and The Constitution of India allows it to move in the direction of Uniform Civil Code. 

The ruling party announced that of the three free cooking gas cylinders that it has promised to all BPL families — one cylinder each would be given during the months of 'Yugadi', 'Ganesh Chaturthi' and 'Deepavali'.

The party said in its manifesto that it would set up one 'Atal Aahara Kendra' in every ward of every municipal corporation in the State to provide affordable, quality and healthy food across the State.

Under the proposed 'Poshane' scheme, the party said it would provide half litre 'Nandini' milk every day and five kg 'Shri Anna - siri dhanya' through monthly ration kits to every BPL household.

Karnataka Assembly Elections 2023: BJP manifesto Themes

As per Nadda, BJP's Karnataka Assembly Polls manifesto focuses on these six themes —

1) Food Security 
2) Quality Education
3) Affordable and Accessible Healthcare 
4) Assured Income Support 
5) Social Justice for All
6) Development, Prosperity for All

He said that the three free cylinders were not 'freebies' as the party is "taking care of the need (of the poor) under welfare scheme and not the greed". 

"Our manifesto is different from The Congress' manifesto which talks about guarantees, which has got an outdated warranty. Our manifesto contains a realistic, achievable promise which will fulfil the aspirations of Karnataka's youth, farmers, women, labours, middle class, SC/ST and all sections of the society. Our manifesto is centred around 6 themes," he added.

Karnataka will go to Assembly polls on May 10 and the counting of votes will be done on May 13. 

Karnataka Assembly Elections 2023 BJP Manifesto: 16 Promises

The BJP's 16-point election manifesto in detail —

ANNA
01
We will provide 3 free cooking gas cylinders to all BPL families annually; one each during the months of Yugadi, Ganesh Chaturthi and Deepavali.

02
We will set up an 'Atal Aahara Kendra' in every ward of every municipal corporation in the state to provide affordable, quality and healthy food across the state.

03
We will launch the 'Poshane' scheme through which every BPL household will be provided with half litre Nandini milk every day and 5 kg Shri Anna - siri dhanya through monthly ration kits.

ABHAYA
04
We will implement the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) in Karnataka based on the recommendations given by a high-level committee which is to be constituted for the purpose.

05
We will launch 'Sarvarigu Suru Yojane' under which the Revenue Department will identify and distribute 10 lakh housing sites across the state to the siteless/homeless beneficiaries.

AKSHARA
08
We will introduce the Visvesvaraya Vidya Yojane under which the state government will partner with eminent individuals and institutions for holistic upgradation of government schools to top class standards.

09
We will launch 'Samanvaya Yojane' which will drive collaborations between SMEs and ITIs, generating a dynamic ecosystem of education and employment for talented young professionals.

10
We will provide career support for aspirational youth by providing financial incentives for students to pursue coaching for IAS/KAS/ Banking/Government jobs.

AAROGYA
11
We will strengthen the public healthcare infrastructure in the state through 'Mission Swasthya Karnataka' by establishing one Namma clinic, equipped with diagnostic facilities, in every ward of municipal corporations. Additionally, we will also provide a free annual master health check-up for senior citizens.

ABHIVRUDDHI
12
We will develop Bengaluru for the next generation by designating it as 'State Capital Region', and executing a comprehensive, technology-led city development program-centred around Ease of Life, cohesive transportation networks and enabling ecosystems for making Bengaluru a Global Hub of Digital Innovation.

13
We will transform Karnataka into a premier hub of Electric Vehicles, by setting up charging stations, supporting 1,000 startups, converting BMTC buses into fully electric buses, and creating an "EV City" on the outskirts of Bengaluru.

14
We will set up a 230,000 crore K-Agri Fund to establish micro-cold storage facilities, agro processing units in all GPs, undertake modernisation and digitisation ofAPMCs, accelerate farm mechanisation, establish 5 new Agro-Industry clusters and 3 new Food Processing Parks.

15
We will allocate 21,500 crore to develop the Kalyana Circuit, Banavasi Circuit, Parashurama Circuit, Kaveri Circuit and Ganagapura Corridor, to transform Karnataka into India's most favoured tourist destination.

16
We will broaden the scope of the Production Linked Incentive Scheme by incorporating a comprehensive plan that encompasses logistics, industrial clusters, connectivity, and export facilities generating 10 lakh manufacturing jobs 'Beyond Bengaluru'