Bjp Manifesto 2019

Narendra Modi Interview to News18 Updates: Demonetisation was needed to speed up formalisation of economy, says PM

With the Lok Sabha Election right around the corner, Prime Minister Narendra Modi gave an exclusive interview to Network 18 group editor-in-chief Rahul Joshi

Firstpost Editor's Picks: Rahul's Wayanad candidacy, BJP manifesto, Singapore Open 2019; today's must-read stories

Rahul Gandhi’s candidature in Wayanad has turned the poll plan of BJP and CPM upside down. For the BJP, this election is a matter of prestige in Kerala, more precisely for Narendra Modi and Amit Shah. The CPM, on the other hand, is fighting the election for its survival.

Narendra Modi to News18: Demonetisation was needed to speed up formalisation of economy, move boosted growth

Modi said that it’s a matter of pride for the country that global agencies like World Bank and IMF have unanimously hailed India as the fastest growing major economy in the world

BJP manifesto 2019: Lot of promises on IT and e-governance in Sankalp Patra, but optimal use of tech needed in rural areas

If we look at the manifesto of 2014, BJP has delivered on most of its promises in the IT and e-governance sector. However, issues such as last mile connectivity and optimal use of technologies in rural areas are issues that still need to be addressed

Narendra Modi to News18: Congress manifesto is an announcement, but BJP's is a resolution; there's a difference

In an exclusive interview, Narendra Modi pointed out that the difference between the BJP and Congress manifestos was evident in their names.

BJP manifesto 2019: Narendra Modi's promise to keep inflation under control and double farmers' income by 2022 is paradoxical

The growth in income of farmers has seen a declining trend in the Modi era. And this isn’t surprising, given that food inflation has come down dramatically.

BJP vows to revoke Article 35A, Kashmir leaders warn of 'unimaginable repercussions' if special rights are withdrawn

BJP supporters have sought the removal, expressing anger at many Kashmiris’ resistance to rule by India, which, for three decades, has battled an armed insurgency in the region also claimed by Pakistan.

Lok Sabha Election 2019: Rahul Gandhi takes swipe at Narendra Modi, calls BJP manifesto 'voice of an isolated man'

The Congress had dubbed the BJP's election manifesto a "Jhansa Patra" (deception document) and a "bubble of lies" on Monday and said it would have been better had the saffron party issued a "maafinama" instead

Congress, BJP manifestos strengthen mai-baap sarkar syndrome, but paternalistic State is biggest hurdle to growth

Congress Will Deliver is replete with promises, which is natural for a party which wants to come to power. Sankalpit Bharat, Sashakt Bharat has more chest thumping about achievements, which, too, is natural for an incumbent party that wants another term

BJP releases manifesto for Lok Sabha election; Narendra Modi, Amit Shah, Rajnath Singh attend event at Delhi

The BJP manifesto announces a slew of promises to woo various sections of the society, especially farmers, youth and women.