The West Bengal state unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has released its manifesto for the upcoming Panchayat polls on July 8th. The BJP aims to bring corruption-free village councils and promote rural infrastructure in Bengal. The manifesto was released by the BJP’s state president Sukanta Majumdar, along with the Leader of the Opposition in the West Bengal assembly, Suvendu Adhikari, and national vice-president Dilip Ghosh. The polls will witness nearly 75,000 candidates vying for positions in zilla parishads, panchayat samiti and gram panchayats, and approximately 5.67 crore voters are expected to participate.
Among the promises made in the manifesto are infrastructure development in rural Bengal, including better roads and drinking water facilities, along with agricultural development. The BJP has also pledged to eradicate corruption and ensure transparency in the functioning of village councils. The manifesto focuses on generating new job opportunities for the youth of Bengal and improving the living conditions in rural areas.
The BJP is the principal opposition party in West Bengal. The Trinamool Congress (TMC) is ruling the state and it is speculated that the BJP is trying to expand its presence in the state.
The upcoming Panchayat polls are expected to play a crucial role in determining the political landscape of the state of Bengal. After sweeping the 2019 Lok Sabha polls, the BJP has set its sights on winning the Bengal Panchayat polls as well. The party has been working hard to strengthen its machinery and increase its outreach by conducting rallies and mass meetings.
The BJP’s manifesto promises to bring about change in the rural landscape, where the growth rate is low and people suffer from inadequate infrastructure. The BJP is hoping to appeal to rural voters with its focus on promoting development and eradicating corruption. The polls will be closely watched by political analysts as they determine the future of the BJP and TMC’s political fortunes in the state.
The release of the manifesto is being viewed as a major move by the BJP to grab attention and gain support from rural voters. The party is optimistic that its promises of infrastructure development and corruption-free governance will resonate with voters and help it win the polls. The election is scheduled to take place soon, and all eyes are on the performance of the BJP and TMC as the battle for Bengal’s political power heats up.
