Has Rajasthan CM Bhajan Lal Sharma Fulfilled 72% of BJP's Manifesto Promises?
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Jaipur, February 18 (NationPress) Rajasthan's Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma announced on Wednesday that 72% of the commitments outlined in the BJP’s election manifesto have been successfully realized within the first two years of the government’s tenure.
During a meeting with officials and party members from Kota, Ajmer, and Bharatpur regions at his residence, the Chief Minister emphasized the unwavering dedication of BJP workers towards serving the public and contributing to nation-building, highlighting that they continue to earn the trust of the populace.
Sharma urged party members to actively promote public welfare initiatives and budgetary allocations from both the Central and state governments, ensuring that benefits reach individuals at the grassroots level.
He pointed out that the state budget has allocated sufficient resources for development projects across all 200 Assembly constituencies and asserted that the government is committed to providing advantages across various sectors and demographics.
The Chief Minister criticized the previous Congress administration for alleged bias in budget distributions, asserting that the current government is focused on fair resource allocation.
Highlighting significant projects, Sharma mentioned that the government is emphasizing water security through initiatives such as the Ram Jal Setu Link Project, Dewas Project, Yamuna Water Agreement, Ganga Canal repairs, and the Som-Kamala-Amba Canal project.
Referring to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Chief Minister stated that India's international reputation has been bolstered under his guidance, reiterating ongoing efforts to achieve the vision of a robust and developed nation.
Sharma also announced that the annual support under the PM Kisan Samman Nidhi has been increased from ₹6,000 to ₹9,000, offering farmers additional financial aid. Furthermore, he noted that programs like the Kusum Yojana, PM Crop Insurance Scheme, Kisan Loan Scheme, and Gopal Credit Card are greatly benefiting the agricultural sector.
He claimed that Rajasthan is leading nationally in the execution of various programs, showcasing the state government's focus on developmental initiatives.
Budget declarations include the establishment of a 500-bed inpatient department (IPD) at J.K. Lon Hospital, a 200-bed paediatric IPD with a neonatal intensive care unit at Rajasthan University of Health Sciences (RUHS), improvements in college infrastructure, enhancements to the Jaipur Metro, and upgrades to police and judicial facilities.
Numerous senior leaders, ministers, MPs, MLAs, and party officials were in attendance during the discussions.