Nationalist Congress Party Releases Lok Sabha Election Manifesto
The Nationalist Congress Party (NCP), led by Ajit Pawar, has released its manifesto for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. The manifesto emphasizes the party’s commitment to economic progress through public service and infrastructural development, with a focus on rural development, health, education, sanitation, environment, and employment.
Key Manifesto Points
* Support for a caste-based census
* Granting classical language status to Marathi
* Bharat Ratna for former Maharashtra Chief Minister Yashwantrao Chavan
* Minimum Support Price (MSP) for farmers
* Promotion of non-conventional sources of energy
* Expansion of Agricultural Crop Insurance Scheme
* Increased Shetkari Samman funds
* Expansion of Mudra loan scheme
* Construction of water reservoirs in forest areas
* Demand for India’s permanent membership in the United Nations Security Council
NCP’s Role in Nation-Building
The NCP believes in equality, unity, and the principle of ‘Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas, Sabka Vishwas’ (collective support, development, and trust). The party views its role as supporting the nation’s progress, providing support to the people, and building trust among all citizens.
Ajit Pawar’s Appeal to Voters
Ajit Pawar, who is also the Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra, urged the public to exercise their right to vote and stressed the importance of voting for Prime Minister Narendra Modi for a third term. Pawar also appealed to voters in Vidarbha to overcome extreme heat conditions and participate in the upcoming phases of the election, as the voting percentage had decreased in the first phase.
