Rs 12,000 Kisan Samman Nidhi, Rs 1,500 Pension, 25 Lakh Jobs! Big Promises in BJP's Panchayat Election Manifesto
Senior secondary school in every panchayat, model markets and pink toilets in villages also announced
The BJP has released its manifesto for the panchayat elections, with special focus on farmers, women, youth and village development.
Key promises
- Raise the Kisan Samman Nidhi to Rs 12,000 a year. Farmers currently get Rs 6,000 under PM Kisan Samman Nidhi and Rs 3,000 under the Chief Minister's Kisan Samman Nidhi, a total of Rs 9,000 a year.
- Raise the pension for widows and abandoned women to Rs 1,500.
- 25 lakh job opportunities for youth through large industries.
- A senior secondary school, model market, food court and open gym in every panchayat.
- Pink toilets for women in villages, with a budget of Rs 100 crore.
Latest election schedule
- Nominations for ward panch, sarpanch and zila parishad members ran from 8 to 13 October, with withdrawals allowed till 15 October.
- Panchayat samiti and zila parishad member elections will be held in four phases: 23 October, 29 October, 4 November and 14 November.
- The zila pramukh election is on 25 November and the whole process ends on 28 November.
What voters should do
- Check your name in the voter list on the State Election Commission website or at your gram panchayat / panchayat samiti office.
- Confirm which phase and date applies to your area.
- Carry a valid photo ID on polling day.
Important Links
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is promised on Kisan Samman Nidhi?
Raising it to Rs 12,000 a year. Farmers now get Rs 6,000 under PM Kisan and Rs 3,000 under the CM scheme, Rs 9,000 in all.
Are these promises in force now?
No, they are election promises, not schemes already in force.
What are the polling dates?
For panchayat samiti and zila parishad members: 23 Oct, 29 Oct, 4 Nov and 14 Nov (as per the report). The zila pramukh election is on 25 November. Check your area's exact date with the State Election Commission.
Note: This is based on news reports and public government information. Dates, amounts and rules can change, so please confirm with the official website or the concerned office before applying or paying. Emitrawala.com is not a government website.
