Published 01:22 IST, October 28th 2023

BJP unveils manifesto for Mizoram Election; promises 33% government jobs for women

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) unveiled its party manifesto for Mizoram Polls. The party promises 33 per cent government jobs for women.

Reported by: Nishtha Narayan
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Just a few days before Mizoram's November 7 election, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) unveiled its party manifesto. party me significant promises in field of women empowerment, education, drugs diction, etc. 

BJP National President JP Nda released manifesto titled ‘Vision Document 2023’ at party's state he office in Aizawl for Norastern state. 

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Released BJP's manifesto for Mizoram Assembly Elections 2023 in Aizawl today.

This 'vision document' encompasses our vision of making Mizoram one of leing states in Norast through rapid transformation in fields like women empowerment, healthcare, infrastructure, and… pic.twitter.com/Dm6iXdExmT

— Jagat Prakash Nda (@JPNda)

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BJP committed to making Mizoram ‘drug-free’

party stated it is committed to initiating a 'Drug Free Mizoram' as a means of reducing drug diction among young people in state. 

Nda me a significant announcement, stating that BJP would set aside 33% of government jobs for women. 

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Anor significant promise in manifesto is that party would work with Assam and Central governments to settle complex interstate border dispute between Mizoram and Assam. ditionally, he declared that y would stop at nothing to defend rights of Mizoram's citizens.

pledge to start "Mizoram Education Upgre" and "Zirlai Simathawana Mission," with budgets of Rs. 250 crore and Rs. 350 crore, respectively, to modernise current government colleges and schools with cutting-edge facilities, was anor highlight of Mizoram agenda. 

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Nda also stated that BJP will establish a special investigation team to probe 'irregularities and corruption' in implementation of Socio-Economic Development Programme, flagship scheme of Mizo National Front government. 

November 7 is election day for 40-member Mizoram assembly, and December 3 is vote-counting day.

In last assembly polls in 2018, BJP is contesting for 39 seats while in this year's polls saffron party is vying for 23 seats, while Aam Ami Party (AAP) is making its electoral debut in Mizoram with four candidates.

Mizoram Chief Minister Zoramthanga and president of ruling Mizo National Front (MNF) recently reportedly declared that his party will not collaborate with BJP in upcoming election for 40-member state legislature.

01:22 IST, October 28th 2023