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Bharatiya Janata Party

BJP · est. 1980

Ideology · per established references

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Agriculture

2024-LS · confidence high

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) pledges to achieve self-reliance (Atmanirbhar) in the production of pulses, edible oils, and vegetables, while promoting millets (Shree Anna) for food security and establishing new clusters for essential vegetables with storage and logistics. The party commits to sustained financial support for farmers, including increasing Minimum Support Price (MSP) and strengthening the PM Fasal Bima Yojana with technological interventions for faster payouts. Furthermore, the BJP proposes significant investments in agricultural infrastructure and technology, such as developing Digital Public Infrastructure, launching a Krishi Infrastructure Mission, expanding custom hiring centres, and introducing an indigenous Bharat Krishi satellite. The manifesto also highlights promoting sustainable practices like natural farming, crop diversification, and the use of high-yielding, climate-resilient seeds, alongside expanding dairy cooperatives and protecting indigenous cattle breeds.

82 Supports
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Climate & Environment

2024-LS · confidence high

The Bharatiya Janata Party's 2024 Lok Sabha manifesto outlines a comprehensive approach to climate and environment, aiming for energy independence by 2047. The party pledges to reduce petroleum imports by expanding electric mobility, increasing renewable energy production to 500 GW through solar, wind, and green hydrogen, and investing in nuclear energy and ethanol blending. Furthermore, the manifesto proposes supporting greener manufacturing, developing water-secure cities, creating green spaces, reviving water bodies, and eliminating open landfills via a 'Waste to Wealth Mission'.

18 Supports
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Defense & Security

2024-LS · confidence high

The Bharatiya Janata Party's 2024 Lok Sabha manifesto pledges to defend India's citizens and interests from all threats of terrorism, both domestically and abroad. The party proposes equipping the Armed Forces and Central Armed Police Forces with modern technology and establishing military theatre commands for more efficient operations. Additionally, the manifesto outlines plans to accelerate infrastructure development along the Indo-China, Indo-Pakistan, and Indo-Myanmar borders, while also vastly expanding domestic defense manufacturing, exports, and indigenization of Made in Bharat defense equipment.

7 Supports
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Economy

general · confidence medium

The Bharatiya Janata Party, through its government, articulates a long-term economic vision to make India a developed country by 2047, a theme referred to as 'Viksit Bharat @2047'. The party also demonstrates a strategy of direct market intervention to manage consumer prices for essential commodities. For instance, in 2023, the Department of Consumer Affairs instructed agencies to procure tomatoes from specific states and sell them at a fixed retail price of Rs 50 per kg in areas with high prices, including via the Open Network for Digital Commerce platform.

5 Supports
  • “এ বছর স্বাধীনতা দিবসের মূল ভাবনা হল, ‘বিকশিত ভারত @২০৪৭’। এই সমারোহ ২০৪৭ নাগাদ ভারতকে উন্নত দেশের তালিকাভুক্ত করে তোলার লক্ষ্যে সরকারের প্রচেষ্টায় আরও গতি আনবে।”

    “This year's main theme for Independence Day is 'Viksit Bharat @2047'. This ceremony will further accelerate the government's efforts to make India a developed country by 2047.”

  • “পাইকারি বাজারে টমেটোর দাম কমার ফলে উপভোক্তা বিষয়ক দপ্তর এনসিসিএফ এবং নাফেড-কে খুচরো বাজারে ৫০ টাকা কেজি দরে টমেটো বিক্রির নির্দেশ দিয়েছে।”

    “Due to the fall in wholesale tomato prices, the Department of Consumer Affairs has instructed NCCF and NAFED to sell tomatoes at Rs 50 per kg in the retail market.”

  • “এছাড়াও ওপেন নেটওয়ার্ক ফর ডিজিটাল কমার্স প্ল্যাটফর্মেও এই সংস্থাটি টমেটোর খুচরো বিক্রি চালু রাখবে।”

    “Additionally, this agency will continue retail sales of tomatoes on the Open Network for Digital Commerce platform.”

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  • “উপভোক্তা বিষয়ক দপ্তর অন্ধ্রপ্রদেশ, কর্ণাটক এবং মহারাষ্ট্রের বিভিন্ন সব্জি বাজার থেকে টমেটো সংগ্রহ করার জন্য এনসিসিএফ ও নাফেড-কে নির্দেশ দেয়। এর পর সেই টমেটো যেসব স্থানে গত ১ মাসে টমেটোর দাম রেকর্ড পরিমাণে বৃদ্ধি পেয়েছে, সেখানে নির্ধারিত মূল্যে বিক্রির নির্দেশ দেয়।”

    “The Department of Consumer Affairs instructed NCCF and NAFED to procure tomatoes from various vegetable markets in Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, and Maharashtra. Subsequently, it instructed them to sell those tomatoes at a fixed price in areas where tomato prices have seen a record increase in the last month.”

  • “এনসিসিএফ এবং নাফেড আগামীকাল ১৫ আগস্ট থেকে ৫০ টাকা কেজি দরে টমেটো বিক্রি করবে”

    “NCCF and NAFED will sell tomatoes at Rs 50 per kg from tomorrow, August 15.”

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Economy

2024-LS · confidence high

The Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) economic platform for the 2024-LS election cycle emphasizes extensive support for small traders, MSMEs, artisans, and Vishwakarmas. The party pledges to provide affordable insurance products, digital credit solutions, and expanded export facilities through initiatives like Dak Ghar Niryat Kendras, alongside modernizing traditional crafts and strengthening Vishwakarmas. Additionally, the BJP aims to transform Bharat into a global manufacturing hub, including for toys, promote exports through international cooperation and infrastructure development, and secure mineral resources globally. The manifesto also commits to revamping economic legislations and guarantees that Bharat will become the third-largest economic power.

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Education

2024-LS · confidence high

The Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) manifesto for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections outlines commitments to education, including expediting the construction and operationalization of remaining schools and expanding scholarships to ensure higher education affordability for meritorious OBC, SC, and ST students. The party pledges to elevate education quality by expanding top institutions, upgrading universities to global standards, and introducing more IITs, IIMs, and AIIMS, while also launching internship programs to blend academic and practical skills. Additionally, the BJP proposes encouraging the study of classical Indian languages globally and developing an integrated education framework under the National Education Policy (NEP) to offer high-quality education, sports facilities, and opportunities for earning while learning, employment, and entrepreneurship.

20 Supports
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Employment & Labour

2024-LS · confidence high

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is committed to increasing employment, self-employment, and livelihood opportunities for all families, including OBC, SC, and ST. The party pledges to expand credit facilities by doubling the MUDRA loan limit to ₹20 lakh and utilizing the PM Suraj portal, while also expanding successful schemes like PM Svanidhi and PM Vishwakaram Yojana. The manifesto proposes expanding skilling opportunities, transforming India into a global center for high-quality services and tourism to generate diverse employment, and facilitating women's workforce participation through skill development for SHGs and infrastructure development. Additionally, the BJP commits to supporting specific worker groups, such as Gig workers, migrant workers, and truck drivers, and ensuring a periodic review of National Floor Wages.

23 Supports
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Foreign Policy

2024-LS · confidence high

The Bharatiya Janata Party pledges to strengthen India's global position, pursue permanent membership in the UN Security Council, and consolidate its role as a voice for the Global South. The party's foreign policy aims to establish India as a trusted global partner and first responder, promote regional cooperation and stability in the subcontinent and Indo-Pacific, and combat international terrorism. Furthermore, the manifesto proposes expanding diplomatic networks, fostering cultural ties through global centers, and enhancing connectivity, such as via the India-Middle East-Europe Corridor, while also securing supply chains and maritime interests.

17 Supports
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Governance & Institutions

2024-LS · confidence high

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) outlines plans to enhance governance by strengthening the cooperative movement through a National Cooperative Policy and simplifying the GST portal and compliances for MSMEs. The party also pledges to establish district-level committees with SC, ST, and OBC representation to ensure welfare scheme delivery at the grassroots. Additionally, the BJP commits to combating drug threats using technology, launching a National Forensics Mission to bolster forensic infrastructure and improve conviction rates, and revamping economic legislations while fostering balanced regional development.

112 Supports
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Healthcare

2024-LS · confidence high

The Bharatiya Janata Party's 2024 Lok Sabha manifesto outlines a commitment to comprehensive healthcare, including the elimination of malnutrition and sickle cell anaemia in tribal areas, alongside the preservation of tribal medicinal traditions. The party pledges to strengthen India's pharmaceutical sector, aiming to become the 'Pharmacy of the World' through enhanced manufacturing, research, and indigenous device development. Furthermore, it proposes continuing free health treatment via Ayushman Bharat, expanding services for middle-class families, and launching specific initiatives for women's health, such as cervical cancer elimination, and for senior citizens through Ayushman Bharat expansion and Ayush camps.

24 Supports
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Immigration

2024-LS · confidence medium

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) states that it has enacted the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA). The party's 2024 Lok Sabha manifesto pledges to implement this act. Through its implementation, the BJP aims to confer citizenship to all eligible persons.

1 Supports
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Social Issues

2024-LS · confidence high

The Bharatiya Janata Party's manifesto for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections outlines commitments to social issues, particularly focusing on tribal communities, divyangs, and transgender individuals. For tribal communities, the party pledges to declare 2025 as Janjatiya Gaurav Varsh, invest ₹24,000 crore through PM JANMAN for Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups, and enhance cultural preservation through increased funding for Tribal Research Institutes, protection of tribal languages, and establishment of museums and a Digital Tribal Arts Academy. The BJP also commits to prioritizing housing for divyangs under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana and expanding support for transgender individuals through Garima Grahas, identity cards, and Ayushman Bharat Yojana coverage. The party states its intention to continue and expand these various initiatives and schemes.

89 Supports
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Technology & Digital

2024-LS · confidence high

The Bharatiya Janata Party's 2024 manifesto emphasizes strengthening digital sovereignty and cybersecurity, including creating public products for small businesses and implementing robust policies. The party pledges to expand indigenous electronics manufacturing and deepen the semiconductor ecosystem to become a global leader, while also developing affordable, indigenous assistive devices. It proposes to advance digital infrastructure by expanding 5G and leading in 6G technology, extending broadband to every village, and utilizing technology for language preservation, railway services, EV charging, and efficient energy and water management, with an aim to share some technologies internationally.

33 Supports
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Promises made — and what happened

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Track record

How BJP has performed at the ballot box. Figures from established references — each row links its source.

Lok Sabha 2014
282/543 seats · 31.34% votes · source ↗
Lok Sabha 2019
303/543 seats · 37.36% votes · source ↗
Lok Sabha 2024
240/543 seats · 36.56% votes · source ↗

Recent activity

The 6 most recent reviewed statements. The full evidence for each topic is inside its position above.

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