BJP promises to work on corrected NRC to protect Assam’s civilization in poll manifesto

J P Nadda said the initiatives in BJP's manifesto for Assam were to strengthen connectivity, infrastructure, education, health and women empowerment as part of the party's aim for inclusive development.

The BJP Tuesday released its election manifesto for the upcoming Assam Assembly elections. Party president J P Nadda unveiled the document at an event in Guwahati, which was attended by Union Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar, Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal and state Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma.

Nadda said the initiatives in the manifesto were to strengthen connectivity, infrastructure, education, health and women empowerment as part of the party’s aim for inclusive development.

One of the promises the BJP made was to work on “a corrected National Register of Citizens (NRC)”. Nadda said, “We will work on a corrected NRC for Assam’s protection. We will protect genuine Indian citizens and detect infiltrators to ensure the Ahom civilization stays safe.”

Here are 10 commitments BJP has made to the people of Assam:

1. Mission Brahmaputra, under which the BJP will build big reservoirs around the river to conserve extra water and save the people from floods

2. Orunodoi Scheme, under which 30 lakh deserving families will be paid financial support of Rs 3,000 per month, up from Rs 830

3. BJP has committed to stop illegal encroachments from Namghars and help them with Rs 2.5 lakh each for proper reconstruction

4. Mission Shishu Unnayan, under which BJP is committed to providing quality education to children. The party will provide cycles to girl children after Class VIII

5. BJP to work towards a “corrected NRC” to protect “genuine Indian citizens” and “detect infiltrated people”.

6. Speed up delimitation process

7. Assam Aahar Aatmanirbharta initiative to make Assam self-sufficient

8. Job opportunities for youth: Assam will become the fastest job creator state in the country, says Nadda. BJP has committed to provide 2 lakh jobs in the public sector, of which 1 lakh will get jobs by March 31, 2022. It will also provide 8 lakh jobs in private sector.

9. Entrepreneur schools will be developed, along with the right financial support and environment.

10. BJP committed to empowering citizens with land rights

The Citizenship Amendment Act — which caused widespread protests in Assam — was not mentioned in the ten points of the manifesto. When asked about the CAA by the media, Nadda said it is a central legislation, and it will be implemented in letter and spirit.

Assam goes to polls in three phases; March 27, April 1 and April 6. The results of the elections will be declared on May 2.

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