BJP's Sankalp Patra vs Congress' Nyay Patra for Lok Sabha Elections 2024: A detailed comparison of manifestos

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Congress party and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) have released their respective manifestos outlining their visions and promises for the future of India. While the Congress party presented its manifesto titled 'Nyay Patra', the BJP unveiled its manifesto named 'Sankalp Patra'. Let's delve into a comparative analysis of the promises made by each party in their manifestos.

Economic Policies and Welfare Programs:

• Congress: The Congress party has pledged to implement a 10% quota in jobs and educational institutions for economically weaker sections across all castes and communities. They also promise to fill nearly 30 lakh vacancies in central government posts and adopt the Rajasthan model of cashless insurance for universal healthcare.
• BJP: In its manifesto, the BJP has vowed to extend health coverage under the Ayushman Bharat Yojana to senior citizens above 75 years and increase the loan limit from current Rs 10 lakhs to 20 lakhs under the MUDRA Yojana. They also commit to reducing electricity bills to zero for millions of families and continuing the free ration scheme for the next five years.

Social Initiatives and Women Empowerment:

• Congress: The Congress party vows to conduct a nationwide socio-economic and caste census and ensure training opportunities for women in various sectors.
• BJP: The BJP's manifesto includes initiatives to empower women through training programs in IT, tourism, education, healthcare, and retail sectors. They also promise to make 3 crore women 'Lakhpati Didis' and provide training for