<p>The Janata Dal-Secular (JD-S) and the Karnataka Janata Party (KJP) on Saturday released their election manifestos that promised voters a better state if the parties were voted to power in the May 5 Assembly elections. <br /><br /></p>.<p>However, the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Opposition Congress are yet to spell out their poll promises.<br /><br />The JD-S headed by H D Deve Gowda and the KJP led by former BJP leader B S Yeddyurappa came out with colourful booklets. <br /><br />The JD-S has also released a separate list of promises for Bangaloreans. Gowda claimed <br />that the manifesto “is like a holy book for him.” He promised to implement all the promises if his party came back to power. <br /><br />Yeddyurappa on Saturday took credit for every scheme that was launched by the BJP government when he was the chief minister. <br /><br />The KJP promises read more like a budget document than a manifesto.<br />He not only outlined the developments that have taken place but also came out with blueprints for each and every department. Both parties have promised a lot for farmers. At the same time, they have also tried to strike a balance by talking about Bangalore’s development.<br /><br />JD(Secular)<br /><br />* Loan waivers for farmers/ weavers/ fishermen<br />* Rs 65,000 cr for irrigation projects in 5 yrs<br />* Western Ghats rivers to be diverted to Hassan, Chikkaballapur & Kolar<br />* Widow & old age pension to be increased to Rs 1,500<br />* Old age pension Rs 5,000 for 70 yrs; Rs 8,000 for 80 yrs <br />* Rs 2,500 pension for phyically challenged<br />* 35,000 sites in Bangalore to be distributed every year<br />* Third Eye- a network of cameras to monitor govt functioning <br /><br />Karnataka Janata Party<br /><br />* Monthly pension of Rs 500 to all farmers above Rs 65 yrs <br />* All above 65 yrs in all families who are not IT assesssed to get monthly pension of Rs 500<br />* Increase installed capacity of electricity by adding 5000 MW<br />* Drinking water & toilets in all villages<br />* Completion of irrigation projects in 5 yrs <br />* Establishing New Bangalore <br />* Middle class to get benefits under Sandhya Suraksha & Bhagyalakshmi schemes<br />* Spl schemes for welfare of youths<br />* Spl department for welfare of children on the lines of UN Charter</p>
<p>The Janata Dal-Secular (JD-S) and the Karnataka Janata Party (KJP) on Saturday released their election manifestos that promised voters a better state if the parties were voted to power in the May 5 Assembly elections. <br /><br /></p>.<p>However, the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Opposition Congress are yet to spell out their poll promises.<br /><br />The JD-S headed by H D Deve Gowda and the KJP led by former BJP leader B S Yeddyurappa came out with colourful booklets. <br /><br />The JD-S has also released a separate list of promises for Bangaloreans. Gowda claimed <br />that the manifesto “is like a holy book for him.” He promised to implement all the promises if his party came back to power. <br /><br />Yeddyurappa on Saturday took credit for every scheme that was launched by the BJP government when he was the chief minister. <br /><br />The KJP promises read more like a budget document than a manifesto.<br />He not only outlined the developments that have taken place but also came out with blueprints for each and every department. Both parties have promised a lot for farmers. At the same time, they have also tried to strike a balance by talking about Bangalore’s development.<br /><br />JD(Secular)<br /><br />* Loan waivers for farmers/ weavers/ fishermen<br />* Rs 65,000 cr for irrigation projects in 5 yrs<br />* Western Ghats rivers to be diverted to Hassan, Chikkaballapur & Kolar<br />* Widow & old age pension to be increased to Rs 1,500<br />* Old age pension Rs 5,000 for 70 yrs; Rs 8,000 for 80 yrs <br />* Rs 2,500 pension for phyically challenged<br />* 35,000 sites in Bangalore to be distributed every year<br />* Third Eye- a network of cameras to monitor govt functioning <br /><br />Karnataka Janata Party<br /><br />* Monthly pension of Rs 500 to all farmers above Rs 65 yrs <br />* All above 65 yrs in all families who are not IT assesssed to get monthly pension of Rs 500<br />* Increase installed capacity of electricity by adding 5000 MW<br />* Drinking water & toilets in all villages<br />* Completion of irrigation projects in 5 yrs <br />* Establishing New Bangalore <br />* Middle class to get benefits under Sandhya Suraksha & Bhagyalakshmi schemes<br />* Spl schemes for welfare of youths<br />* Spl department for welfare of children on the lines of UN Charter</p>
