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Assembly Election LIVE: BJP releases manifesto for Assam polls, promises UCC, steps against 'love jihad'
BJP pledges ₹5 lakh crore for infrastructure and 2 lakh jobs, with promises to protect indigenous land and enact a Uniform Civil Code excluding tribal areas.
- On Tuesday, March 31, 2026, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman released the Bharatiya Janata Party's 'Sankalp Patra' in Guwahati, with Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal attending the launch ceremony.
- Sitharaman claimed the manifesto builds on a decade of transformation, alleging Congress failed to achieve similar progress during its 60 years in power in Assam.
- The 'Sankalp Patra' comprises 31 promises, including a Uniform Civil Code, recovery of encroached land from Bangladeshi Miyas, and ₹5 lakh crore in infrastructure investment over five years.
- Sarma announced plans for one medical college, one engineering college, and one university per district, targeting professional training and state infrastructure development across Assam.
- Elections for 126 assembly constituencies are scheduled for April 9, with vote counting set for May 4, determining which party will implement these manifesto promises.
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BJP unveils Assam poll manifesto, promises protection of indigenous people
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman launched the BJP’s ‘Sankalp Patra’ for the Assam Assembly elections, outlining key pledges on infrastructure, economic growth and safeguarding local communities
Assam polls: BJP manifesto promises Rs 5 lakh crore investment, protection of indigenous people
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman took center stage to launch the BJP's assembly election manifesto for Assam, which boldly lays out 31 commitments. Key highlights include assurances to protect indigenous lands and cultural practices, as well as an ambitious proposal for a Rs 5 lakh crore infusion into infrastructure projects.
Assam BJP Promises UCC, Rs 3000 Monthly for Women Ahead of Polls
Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Tuesday released its manifesto for the 2026 Assam Assembly elections, promising a Uniform Civil Code and increasing the monthly direct bank transfer under the Orunodoi scheme to Rs 3,000 for women. India News | Assam BJP Promises UCC, Rs 3000 Monthly for Women Ahead of Polls.
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