Tag: Manifesto

Bhubaneswar: In a bid to reach every household ahead of the panchayat election, Congress has sought views from public to prepare the poll manifesto. Party sources said the move is to make the panchayat raj system more transparent and people friendly. Based on the expectation of the people residing in rural areas, the Congress will […]

New Delhi: The BJP on Sunday launched a campaign to seek suggestions and voters’ expectations for a “new India” from 10 crore families across the country before giving a final shape to its election manifesto for the Lok Sabha polls. The “Bharat ke mann ki baat, Modi ke saath” campaign was launched here at Ashoka […]

New Delhi: With a view to preventing infighting due to ticket distribution, the Congress has directed all its state units to expedite the process of candidate selection as well as state-wise electoral understanding for the Lok Sabha before this month which shall be then approved by the Congress Election Committee. The recent Assembly polls, particularly […]

New Delhi: The Congress on Tuesday released a 53-page manifesto for the Lok Sabha elections promising good governance, freedom from indebtedness to farmers, protecting existing jobs while creating new ones and implementing anti-corruption laws without bias. Divided into ‘Kaam’ – employment and growth, ‘Daam’ – economy that works for all, ‘Shaan’ – pride in India’s […]

New Delhi: UPA Chairperson Sonia Gandhi was apparently unhappy over the layout of party manifesto released on Tuesday as she wanted a bigger picture of party President Rahul Gandhi on the cover, sources said on Wednesday. Sonia Gandhi, who did not look her usual self, conveyed her viewpoint to party leader Rajeev Gowda, the convener […]

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday released the BJP’s manifesto in the presence of senior party leaders, including president Amit Shah who said the ‘Sankalp Patra’ makes 75 pledges and promises to fulfil all expectations of the people. The ‘Sankalp Patra’ (document of resolution) comes three days before the seven-phased Lok Sabha elections […]

New Delhi: Indian Army’s former Northern Command Chief D.S. Hooda, who directed the 2016 cross-LoC surgical strikes, on Sunday said one surgical strike or air strike won’t make Pakistan change its behaviour. At a panel discussion “Beyond politics: Debating a new security manifesto”, he said dealing with Pakistan requires long-term, dialogue-based planning and also engagement […]

Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Tuesday directed all his ministers to submit a report on the implementation of Biju Janata Dal’s (BJD) election promises by 7th of every month. The first such reports will be submitted by July 7. Last Wednesday, the first meeting of the Council of Ministers chaired by Patnaik, approved […]