The Bharatiya Janata Party’s manifesto for the Lok Sabha election is aimed at ensuring “dignity and quality of life, and employment generation through investment”, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said while releasing the document on April 14.
Titled “Modi ki Guarantee 2024”, the manifesto is relatively low on give-aways, but does promise free health coverage upto ₹5 lakh for citizens above 70 years of age, and vows to raise the ceiling for MUDRA loans for small entrepreneurs from ₹10 lakh to ₹20 lakh. It also pushes for the implementation of a Uniform Civil Code (UCC) and simultaneous elections for Parliament and the State Assemblies, a proposal called ‘One Nation, One Election’.
The cultural quotient is not as prominent as in past manifestos, although the BJP — which is seeking a foothold in Tamil Nadu — has vowed to promote the work of Tamil poet and philosopher Thiruvalluvar globally. “We will build Thiruvalluvar cultural centres all over the world. The world’s oldest Tamil language is our pride. The BJP will undertake every effort to enhance the global reputation of the Tamil language,” Mr. Modi said.
