BJPS POLL MANIFESTO
BJP shocker in Ayodhya: Saffron party trails in Faizabad, the seat that houses Ram Mandir
The BJP fulfilled its promise of the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya with a grand opening led by Prime Minister Modi, but early results show unexpected challenges. BJP candidate Lallu Singh trails in Faizabad, where Ayodhya falls and a constituency considered safe for the party. Despite predictions of a landslide victory, early trends suggest BJP may be limited to under 300 seats, with the SP leading in Uttar Pradesh.
Exit Polls: Stay put in equities as stage looks set for Mission India 2047
Global brokerage firm Bernstein has predicted that if BJP alone wins over 290 seats, a heavy focus on manufacturing will continue with money being diverted from subsidies towards more incentives for manufacturing firms.
A likely Modi 3.0 might just give Indian economy what it wanted for so long
India's chances of soverign rating upgrade is likely high. Exit polls predict Narendra Modi's BJP-led NDA will secure a third term with a significant majority. The NDA is expected to surpass its 2019 tally, easing concerns about replicating previous success. This likely continuity boosts economic confidence, with S&P upgrading India's outlook to "positive" and fiscal indicators showing robust growth and reduced deficit.
Uttar Pradesh: Apna Dal's Anupriya Patel eyes hattrick in Mirzapur
As Patel seeks her third straight tenure from her seat in Mirzapur, caste math and the execution of some central welfare schemes are likely to play in her favour. But, in this seat, which has a 25% Dalit and tribal population, she is also being accused of being biased towards her loyal Kurmi base and for patchy implementation of some crucial schemes.
The young backroom players playing a big role in this year's polls
These are grads hired in large numbers by consulting firms specialising in communication and public relations, and well entrenched in the political space.
Foreign banks optimistic about BJP’s performance in Lok Sabha elections
Nomura and HSBC, multinational banks, foresee continuity at the Centre following India's ongoing Lok Sabha elections. They advocate tougher reforms, including land and labor reforms, to boost growth. Nomura predicts average annual GDP growth of 7% between 2024-28 and suggests politically contentious reforms around land, labor, and capital. HSBC predicts BJP's increased tally from 303 to 323 seats, with the NDA coalition reaching 377, and suggests that easy-to-moderate reforms could deliver 6.5% growth, while moderate-to-hard reforms are needed for over 7.5% growth.
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View: The ‘Modi-fication’ of India is still thrilling markets
In late 2013, Goldman Sachs Group Inc. expressed optimism about India amidst a growth slowdown, titling its report "Modi-fying Our View," referring to Narendra Modi, then a favored prime ministerial candidate. However, a decade later, Modi's zeal for reform has waned, with the BJP's promises now more modest. Despite this, global financial industry support for Modi remains high, with expectations of increased overseas capital post-elections. This new investor-Modi compact focuses on what he won't do, such as following authoritarian paths like China's Xi Jinping or pursuing ultra-low interest rates like Turkey's Erdogan. With a favorable environment for investors, Modi's potential third term is anticipated to bring increased investment, guided by discretionary incentives and protective trade barriers.
ET Explainer: How BJP’s poll promise in MP, Rajasthan may distort wheat market
The BJP's election promise to buy wheat from farmers in Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan at Rs 27 per kilogram contradicts the central food ministry's strategy of suppressing open market prices to ensure higher procurement at the minimum support price (MSP) of Rs 21.75 per kilogram.
Mizoram polls a test for BJP-led NDA alliance
MNF and BJP have had a very troubled relationship in the last five years. BJP in its manifesto has promised it will establish a special investigation team to probe the "irregularities and corruption" in the implementation of the Socio-Economic Development Programme, the flagship scheme of the Zoramthanga-led Mizo National Front (MNF) government.
Chhattisgarh polls: Congress CM Bhupesh Baghel Vs BJP in Maoist-affected Bastar
The upcoming elections in Chhattisgarh, India, present a unique political landscape. The ruling Congress party faces the challenge of beating anti-incumbency and providing more than just welfare programs. The opposition BJP struggles to find a strong electoral issue and has focused on corruption allegations against the current government. Key electoral issues include farm loan waivers, caste surveys, corruption charges, and religious conversions. Maoist influence and police encounters also play a role in the political dynamics of the state.
Two Rajasthan BJP poll panels named; Vasundhara Raje and Gajendra Shekhawat not in
Apart from her, former state president and deputy leader of opposition Satish Poonia, leader of opposition Rajendra Rathore and Union minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat are not part of the two committees. The 21-member election management committee is headed by former MP Narayan Panchariya. Union minister Arjun Ram Meghwal will lead the election manifesto panel, called the Pradesh Sankalp Patra (manifesto) Committee.
How Congress cleverly sidestepped BJP’s polarisation OBC quota trap in Karnataka
When the BJP government termed the three-decade old quota provision as “communal reservation” and scrapped it as “unconstitutional” ahead of the elections, the Congress proactively reached out to Muslim bodies, ranging from civil society to student outfits and community organisations, urging them to exercise restraint.
Karnataka Polls: BJP promises UCC, NRC, Nandini Milk, canteens & one million housing plots
The UCC treats all religious groups and communities equally in application of laws, removing the distinction. The state government, the BJP’s manifesto said, will set up a high-level committee and roll out the UCC as per the committee's recommendations.
Karnataka polls: Manifesto highlights BJP’s return to core agenda
The BJP’s stand on Muslim reservation in the state, the setting up of anti-radicalisation cell in the state police and granting complete autonomy of temple administration to devotees alongwith regulating local businesses around temples to create a sustainable temple economy, all seem to be harbingers of the BJP’s gameplan of strengthening its core agenda in the coming days while keeping caste equations in its favour.
Meghalaya polls: It's Sangma versus Sangma in stronghold of Garo hills
Garo hills account for 24 seats in the 60-member assembly and the party winning maximum number of seats here forms the government and chief ministers come from this area. It has been more than a decade that chief minister’s are coming from Garo hills and this has led to United Democratic Party (UDP), which is part of the six party coalition ruling the state to state that it is time for a Khasi chief minister
Meghalaya polls: Political parties shun pre-poll alliances, but keep the door open for post-poll tie-ups
Even when the ruling allies, NPP and BJP, are levelling charges at each other — the former calling BJP anti-Christian to keep its Christian votes intact, and the latter levelling corruption charges at NPP to project itself as the clean alternative — they are keeping their options open after counting day.
CM Conrad K Sangma worked only for his family: Amit Shah in Meghalaya
Addressing two election rallies in Meghalaya’s Rangsakona and Dalu, Shah said the incumbent CM and former CM Mukul Sangma did not work for the development of the state, but only for their families.
Congress has won many bypolls since I took over PCC reins; will leave decision on CM post to high command: DK Shivakumar
"BJP government has failed miserably in delivering on its promises. Karnataka has been the centre of development and progress. The Congress will restore its glory by delivering good governance. People are already looking forward to the Congress."
State polls: Jobs, pensions, inflation primary concerns of Himachal voters
Most voters are neither impressed by UCC nor opposed to it. Seen as a polarising issue, UCC probably did not get much traction as the Muslims have a miniscule presence and are confined to some seats in Chamba, Paonta Sahib, Sirmaur and Shimla.
BJP manifesto for Himachal: 33% Quota in govt jobs for women, cycles for school girls promised
The manifesto has eleven separate points dedicated to women including free bicycles for school going girls from Class 6 to class 8, two-wheelers for high-school girls in colleges and Stree Shakti card health insurance to include all diseases not covered by the central and state health schemes.
Akali Dal got BJP’s urban vote, but sabotaged our prospects: Hardeep Singh Puri
You have to instil discipline to revive Punjab. BJP will first revive economic growth, restructure debt, says Hardeep Singh Puri.
Karma & Dharma: Why Yogi is ‘UPYogi’ For BJP
When nearly 15 crore voters vote to elect their next government in Uttar Pradesh, India’s most populous state on which rests much of BJP’s political capital, chief minister Yogi Adityanath will be looking to break a re-election jinx – no incumbent CM has returned to office in UP in the last three decades. One has to look as far back as 1985 for the last time it was done, by ND Tiwari of Congress.
BJP West Bengal manifesto assures RERA implementation, housing for slum dwellers
Apart from the implementation of RERA, it has assured to launch a ‘Shobar Shohay Scheme’ under which all the slum dwellers will be provided ‘pucca’ houses on a permanent basis. It has also proposed to provide modern affordable housing options to people from low- and middle-income groups by extending subsidised loans up to Rs 25 lakh.
Homebuyers' body FPCE urges BJP to include RERA implementation in West Bengal poll manifesto
FPCE representatives met the BJP’s Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, who is the party’s in-charge of five Lok Sabha constituencies comprising 35 assembly seats for the upcoming election in West Bengal, over the weekend and handed over a letter with their request. The letter was addressed to Kailash Vijayvargiya, the BJP’s in-charge for West Bengal.
Bihar assembly election: BJP manifesto promises free COVID vaccination, 19 lakh jobs
"In the fight against coronavirus, the NDA government has set an example in the country. It is our resolution that as soon as the vaccine will be approved by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), every person in the State will be vaccinated," the manifesto said.
BJP’s temple manifesto is Samajwadi Party's wish too: Akhilesh Yadav
“BJP’s manifesto on Ayodhya is also on Samajwadis’ wishlist. The Ram Mandir can be constructed at the Ramjanmabhoomi site under the constitutional and legal framework,” Akhilesh Yadav said.
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