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The ruling BJP in India released its manifesto for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections in the country. The manifesto is with the tagline "Modi ki guarantee."
The key focus areas of the manifesto range from women empowerment, youth welfare, foreign policy and the fight against terrorism. Here's a look at some of the key takeaways.
The BJP has promised to bring the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) if it wins the elections. The party has highlighted that there cannot be gender equality till such time India adopts the UCC.
The BJP has promised to formulate a National Litigation Policy to expedite the resolution of all matters in courts, lower the cost of contested court proceedings, and decrease the number of cases in which the government is a party and the consequent load on the courts.
The BJP has said that One Nation One Election will be a reality. "We have set up a High Powered Committee to examine the issues of conducting simultaneous elections and will work towards the implementation of the recommendations of the Committee," the party said in its manifesto.
When it comes to women empowerment, the BJP has said it will expand health services for women, and increase their participation in sports and the workforce among other guarantees.
For the youth, the BJP has promised a law to prevent paper leaks for examinations, transparently conduct public sector examinations, expand the startup ecosystem, and increase employment opportunities in the manufacturing sector.