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April 14, 2024

New Delhi: BJP Releases its Manifesto “Sankalp Patra”: Key Points

ಲೋಕಸಭಾ ಚುನಾವಣೆಗ್ ಬಿಜೆಪಿ ಅಯ್ತ ಪ್ರಣಾಳಿಕೆ “ಸಂಕಲ್ಪ ಪತ್ರ” ಅವೆನ್ ಏಪ್ರಿಲ್ 14ಕ್ಕ್ ಬಿಡುಗಡೆ ಮಲ್ದೆರ್.

New Delhi: The BJP released its election manifesto “Sankalp Patra” for the 2024 Lok Sabha polls at the party headquarters in presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

The BJP released its election manifesto "Sankalp Patra" for the 2024 Lok Sabha polls

Key Points from BJP Manifesto for 2024 Lok Sabha Elections:

  1. Prime Minister Narendra Modi assures continuation of the free ration scheme for the next five years.
  2. The BJP pledges to work towards reducing electricity bills to zero for millions of families and generate income opportunities from electricity, citing the PM Surya Ghar Free Electricity Scheme.
  3. Modi highlights the success of the MUDRA Yojana in transforming millions into entrepreneurs, announcing an increase in loan limits from Rs 10 lakh to R20 lakh.
  4. The BJP extends the coverage of the Ayushman Bharat scheme to include the transgender community.
  5. Addressing healthcare concerns, Modi announces the inclusion of individuals above 75 years of age into the Ayushman Bharat Yojana.
  6. Modi outlines plans to boost India’s 21st-century foundation through social, digital, and physical infrastructure development. This includes establishing new educational institutions, modernizing transportation networks, and expanding digital infrastructure to embrace technologies like 5G and 6G, positioning with Industry 4.0 initiatives.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, head of the 27-member manifesto committee said that they have received 15 lakh suggestions, and later screened them and held elaborated discussions, discussed the feasibility of the implementation of the suggestions.

The Prime Minister handed over the first copies of ‘Sankalp Patra’ to the beneficiaries of the central government schemes.

Mangalore: Barber stabbed; accused Arrested

ಬೋಳಾರ ಚೂರಿ ಇರಿತ ಪ್ರಕರಣಡ್ ಸಂಬಂಧಪಟ್ಟಿಲಕ ಬೋಳಾರ ಪೊಲೀಸೆರ್ ಆರೋಪಿನ್ ಬಂಧನ ಮಲ್ದೆರ್. ಆನಂದ್ ಸಪಲ್ಯ ಬಂಧನ ಆತಿನ ಆರೋಪಿ.

Mangalore: Bolar police have arrested the accused in connection with the stabbing case. The accused has been identified as Anand Sapalya.

The accused has been identified as Anand Sapalya.

The injured, Edwin Vinay Kumar(65) was running a barber shop. On April 13 around 7 pm, Anand had come to the shop in an inebriated condition. He stabbed Edwin following a petty dispute, police said.

Edwin was taken to Wenlock Hospital for medical treatment. Police reached the crime scene and conducted an inspection.

Mangaluru all set for PM Narendra Modi’s grand roadshow

ಏಪ್ರಿಲ್ 14ಕ್ಕ್ ಪ್ರಧಾನಿ ನರೇಂದ್ರ ಮೋದಿ ಅರೆನ ರೋಡ್ ಶೋತ್ತ ಹಿನ್ನೆಲೆಡ್ ಕುಡ್ಲದ ರಸ್ತೆಲೆಡ್ ಭಾರೀ ಪೊಲೀಸ್ ಉಪಸ್ಥಿತಿ.

Mangaluru: Heavy police presence is evident on the city’s roads in anticipation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s roadshow on April 14.

Mangaluru all set for PM Narendra Modi’s grand roadshow

Police patrols were deployed from Saturday evening onward, with SPG officials from Delhi overseeing Modi’s roadshow route through continuous monitoring via more than 25 CCTV cameras installed along the way.

Building owners have been instructed by police to collect Aadhar card details from individuals occupying their facilities on Sunday to watch the roadshow. Traffic along the roadshow route will be prohibited from Sunday afternoon.

A significant contingent of law enforcement personnel has been assigned to duty along the roadshow route, including ADGP, IGP, five SP/DCP, 10 DySP/ACP, 36 inspectors, 67 PSIs, 147 ASIs, 1207 HC/constables, 92 homeguards, five KSRP platoons, 19 CAR platoons, two CRPF companies, four ASC teams, one BDDS team, 30 DMFD/HHMD units, and 34 sector mobiles.

SPG snipers will maintain vigilant surveillance from high-rise buildings flanking the roadshow route, while high-focus lights capable of illuminating up to 100 meters are deployed to mitigate potential risks.

A tempo vehicle, similar to the one used during Modi’s roadshow in Chennai, has been brought to Mangaluru. A letter requesting permission for candidates Captain Brijesh Chowta, Kota Srinivas Poojary, and MP Nalin Kumar Kateel to accompany PM Modi during the roadshow has been submitted to SPG.

Rainfall and thunderstorms in parts of Dakshina Kannada, Udupi

ಕರಾವಳಿ ಜಿಲ್ಲೆದ ಹೆಚ್ಚಿನ ಭಾಗಡ್ ಏಪ್ರಿಲ್ 13 ಕ್ಕ್ ಬರ್ಸ ಬೈದ್ಂಡ್.

Mangaluru/Udupi: Most parts of the coastal districts received rain on April 13. The city of Mangaluru received a drizzle in the morning. Good rain was observed in Beltangady, Kanyadi, Savanalu, Ujire, Mundaje, Gerukatte, Nidle, Bangadi, Bandaru, Mairoltadka, Kokkada, Madyantharu, Puttur, Uppinangady, Ilanthila, and Subramanya.

Rainfall in parts of Dakshina Kannada, Udupi

In the district of Udupi, Bajagoli, Mala, and Hosmaru received copious amounts of rain accompanied by thunder and lightning. Heavy rains lashed Hebri also on the evening of Saturday. Koteshwara, Kalavara, Bidkal Katte, Molahalli, Halady, Goliangadi, and Madamakki also experienced a good amount of rain. Udupi city and Manipal received slight drizzles.

Siddapura, Hosangadi, Yedamoge, Hallihole, Ajri, Amparu, Shankaranarayana, Haladi, Goliangadi, Belve, Hengavalli, and Amasebailu areas received heavy rains. Rain lashed for half an hour at Subramanya, Bilinele, Nettana, Kombaru, and surrounding areas. Some parts of Kadaba also received rain.

The road was filled with sludge at Beltangady due to rain as the mud dug for NH widening work was piled on the roadside. Around four km area of the national highway is dug, and motorists had a tough time controlling their vehicles as the road was slippery.

No alerts were declared by the weather department for April 14. On the contrary, moderate rains are expected in some parts of coastal districts.

 

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