On April 14th, 2024, the BJP released its manifesto for the upcoming 2024 Lok Sabha elections. PM Modi and several other prominent BJP leaders were present during the release. It’s noteworthy that in this manifesto, the BJP has tried to appeal all the sections of society. Earlier, the Congress party, Samajwadi Party, and RJD had also released their manifestos for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections.
Two major issues that are being widely discussed in this BJP manifesto are the Uniform Civil Code and ‘One Nation, One Election.’ Many political pundits believe that, similar to 2019, the BJP might benefit from these issues in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. For years, people in the country have been demanding a Uniform Civil Code. Let’s break it down with this article.
In 2019, the BJP talked about building the Ram Mandir and removing Article 370 in their manifesto. This helped them win big. Now, people wonder if the BJP’s new manifesto for 2024 will also help them. Can the Uniform Civil Code and ‘One Nation, One Election’ make a difference for the BJP in 2024?
PM Modi’s Remarks After the Manifesto Release
After the release of the party’s manifesto for the Lok Sabha elections, PM Narendra Modi said, “The entire country waits for the BJP’s ‘Sankalp Patra’. There is a big reason behind it as in the last 10 years, the BJP has implemented every point of its manifesto as a guarantee on the ground. This ‘Sankalp Patra’ empowers all the four strong pillars of developed India- Youth, women, poor and farmers”.
Some Key Points of the Manifesto
- “This ‘Sankalp Patra’ empowers all four strong pillars of a developed India – youth, women, the poor and farmers.”
- Every person above 70 years of age will be brought under the Ayushman Bharat scheme.
- “BJP will work towards making the electricity bills of crores of households to zero and create opportunities for earning from electricity.”
- The BJP has decided to bring the transgender community under the Ayushman Bharat scheme.
- The free ration scheme will continue for the next 5 years.
- Three crore homes will be provided to the poor.
- The loan limit under the Mudra scheme will be increased to Rs. 20 lakh.
- ‘One Nation, One Election’ will be implemented.
- A law to control paper leaks will be introduced.
- A Uniform Civil Code will be implemented across the country.
Will the UCC and ‘One Nation, One Election’ Help BJP Win in 2024?
It’s noteworthy that two issues are being widely discussed in the entire manifesto: the Uniform Civil Code and ‘One Nation, One Election.’ These two demands have been made for a long time, and after the BJP’s manifesto, there is hope that it might benefit the party in the Lok Sabha elections. Political pundits believe this because if we look at the BJP’s 2019 Lok Sabha manifesto, the party has fulfilled almost all its promises, which has increased public trust in them.
The BJP-led government facilitated the resolution of the long-standing Ram Mandir issue by overseeing the construction of the temple following the Supreme Court’s verdict. Additionally, the government played a key role in the abrogation of Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir, which is a significant issue for the party in the upcoming elections. This track record might instill trust in the BJP’s manifesto among the public, potentially benefiting the party in the Lok Sabha elections ahead.
Is the path clear for the BJP until 2029?
Many political experts believe that the BJP could form the government at the center once again, although this is still a speculation. Several experts believe that fulfilling the promises made by PM Modi to the public could be a significant factor.
These promises include issues like triple talaq, the construction of the Ram Mandir, implementing the CAA nationwide, and the abrogation of Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir, among others. However, it will only become clear on June 4th whether the BJP will come to power at the center for the third time or the opposition will prevail.
Rahul Gandhi’s Jibe at BJP’s Manifesto
It’s worth mentioning that Rahul Gandhi took a jibe at the BJP’s manifesto on his social media platform ‘X,’ writing, “Two words are missing from the BJP’s manifesto and Narendra Modi’s speech – inflation and unemployment. The BJP doesn’t even want to discuss the most crucial issues affecting people’s lives. INDIA’s plan is clear – recruitment for 30 lakh posts and a permanent job with Rs. 1 lakh salary for every educated youth. This time, the youth will not fall for Modi’s deceptions; they will strengthen the Congress party’s hand to bring about an ’employment revolution’ in the country.”
