Uniform Civil Code, 3 free cylinders, Nandini milk in BJP's 'praja pranalike' manifesto for poll-bound Karnataka

BJP chief J P Nadda on Monday released the saffron party's 'praja pranalike' manifesto for the Karnataka Assembly elections 2023 in Bengaluru.

The manifesto was unveiled in the presence of Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai and his predecessor B S Yeddiyurappa.

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Highlighting the promises made in manifesto, Karnataka CM Basavaraj Bommai said the party has focused on welfare of the people, development and employment.

The party has promised to implement Uniform Civil Code (UCC) in Karnataka based on the recommendations given by a high-level committee which is to be constituted for the purpose in its manifesto.

"We will implement the UCC in Karnataka based on the recommendations given by a high-level committee which is to be constituted for the purpose," according to the manifesto. "The Constitution (of India) allows us to move in the direction of Uniform Civil Code. 'Justice to all; appeasement to none' is our policy", BJP National Present J P Nadda, who was among those present at the release programme, said.

The BJP said it would provide three free cooking gas cylinders to all BPL families -- one each during the months of 'Yugadi', 'Ganesh Chaturthi' and 'Deepavali'. "We will set up an 'Atal Aahara Kendra' in every ward of every municipal corporation in the State to provide affordable, quality and healthy food across the State", the party said in its manifesto.

It also promised to launch the 'Poshane' scheme through which every BPL household will be provided with half litre 'Nandini' milk every day and five kg 'Shri Anna - siri dhanya' through monthly ration kits.

The BJP has also promised NRC and a special police wing to tackle religious fundamentalism and terror.

Here are the 10 key promises from the party:

1. Three free gas cylinders in the month of Ugadi, Ganesh Utaav & Diwali to all BPL card holders.

2. Atal Ahaara Kendra in every ward to provide affordable food.

3. Half a litre Nandini milk everyday for BPL card holders.

4. Implementation of Uniform Civil Code.

5. 10 lakh housing sites for homeless people.

6. Vishveshwariah Vidya scheme for holistic upgradation of government schools.

7. Eradicating manual scavenging.

8. Free annual health check-up for senior citizens.

9. Rs 30,000 crore agricultural fund to set up micro storage facilities.

10. Rs 1,500 crore for developing tourism spots in Kalyan Karnataka.

The state is scheduled to vote on May 10.