Delhi Assembly election 2020: From drinking water to clean air, five takeaways from BJP poll manifesto

First Published Jan 31, 2020, 5:53 PM IST

Ahead of Delhi Assembly elections, senior BJP leader Nitin Gadkari on Friday (January 31) unveiled the party's poll manifesto in the national capital. The election document was unveiled in the presence of Union minister Harsh Vardhan, Delhi BJP chief Manoj Tiwari, party's Delhi election in-charge Prakash Javadekar, Rajya Sabha MP Vijay Goel and other leaders. Speaking to reporters, Nitin Gadkari said that the Centre would provide Rs 55,000 crore to deal with air pollution and would also provide clean drinking water facilities to the residents of Delhi.

Centre provides Rs 55,000 crore to check air pollution: Senior BJP leader Nitin Gadkari said that the central government has provided Rs 55,000 crore to deal with air pollution. He also said that the Eastern Peripheral expressway has reduced traffic and air pollution in the national capital.

Promise to set up Colony Development Board:Speaking to reporters, Delhi BJP chief Manoj Tiwari said that Colony Development Board would be set up to look after the development works of new colonies.

Flour at Rs 2 per kilogram:The BJP chief said that the saffron party would provide flour to people for Rs 2/kg.

Centre to create bank accounts for girls:Manoj Tiwari further said that the Centre would create bank accounts for all the baby girls. After they turn 21, the Centre would deposit Rs 2 lakh in the account

Clean drinking water to Delhi residents: The senior leader stated that clean drinking water is one of the major issues in Delhi. He said that the BJP is working towards providing drinking water facilities to the residents.