BJP manifesto not prepared with 'tukde tukde' mindset but with strong nationalist vision, says Jaitley while unveiling party manifesto

As the BJP released its party manifesto, finance minister Arun Jaitley said the party will not allow the "Balkanisation of India".

"BJP manifesto is not prepared with "tukde tukde" mindset but with strong nationalist vision," Jaitley said, adding, "BJP manifesto is rooted in Indian reality."

"Our new policy, new doctrine of striking terror in its origin has received global recognition," he said.

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"We are the first government in history which has consolidated India's middle class and which brought out the fastest depletion of poverty," he said while addressing reporters.

"A new security doctrine makes India into one of the most powerful nations in the world where our deterrent is the best defence," he said.

"Our fiscal prudence since 1947 has been best ever for any government,"Jaitley emphasised, adding, "BJP manifesto is to deplete poverty over next five years to single digit and then gradually eliminate it."

"When India is at the cusp of history making most of all its lost opportunities, does it require a fragile government or a decisive government," he asked.

"Previous governments only gave slogans. PM Modi government gave resources to thepoor,"Jaitley said as the party launched its manifesto.