'Modi ki Guarantee': Free ration for another 5 years

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) unveiled its manifesto for the upcoming general elections on the occasion of Ambedkar Jayanti. Named 'Modi ki Guarantee' or the Sankalp Patra, the manifesto was presented by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, party president J P Nadda, and other prominent leaders. 

The BJP's manifesto focuses on 14 promises, with a strong emphasis on empowering women, uplifting youth, and supporting the poor. It aims to target GYAN-- Gareeb (poor), Yuva (youth), Annadaata (farmers), and Nari (women).

The BJP had appointed a 27-member manifesto committee headed by defence minister Rajnath Singh that met twice to deliberate on its contents after the party had launched multiple exercises, including vans sent across the country and social media campaigns, to seek people's suggestions.

Here are the key takeaways from BJP's 'Sankalp Patra':

• "It is Modi's guarantee that the free ration scheme will continue for the next 5 years," PM Narendra Modi said.
• MUDRA yojna loan limit to increase from Rs. 10 lakhs to Rs. 20 lakhs
• Implementing the PM Surya Ghar Free Electricity Scheme to reduce electricity bills to zero
• Every individual above 75 years of age will be brought within the purview of Ayushman Bharat Yojana