Gangtok: Bharatiya Janata Party national president JP Nadda unveiled the party’s manifesto, known as ‘Sankalp Patra,’ designed specifically for the upcoming Sikkim Assembly Election 2024.
The release event for the Ghosna Patra or Sankalp Patra took place on Thursday in Gangtok.
Highlighting Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision for the Northeast, Nadda asserted the BJP’s commitment to ensuring last-mile delivery and connectivity in the region. He emphasised the BJP’s approach towards the “Look East, Act East” policy, which has integrated the Northeast into the national mainstream.
During the release of the election manifesto in Sikkim today, the BJP national president made a call for change, “Enough is enough. You have to join the mainstream, and the mainstream is BJP. The era of regional parties is over; it’s high time to bid farewell to regional politics and embrace the BJP, which promises comprehensive development”, he said.
Emphasising the BJP’s vision for Sikkim’s progress, Nadda said, “Gone are the days of corruption and divisive politics. It’s time for the lotus to bloom in Sikkim,” he added.
Nadda further pointed out the transformation witnessed in the Northeast under BJP rule, from a region once synonymous with conflict to one experiencing peace and prosperity. He highlighted achievements such as the signing of 11 peace accords, the surrender of over 9000 insurgents, an 82 percent reduction in violent incidents, and significant investments totaling 5 lakh crore in the region for various developmental projects.
Nadda took the opportunity to dispel any misconceptions about the BJP’s stance towards Christianity, citing the party’s governance in Nagaland, where the majority of the population is Christian, as evidence.
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He also paid homage to the guardian deity of Sikkim, Mount Kanchendzonga.
The ‘Sankalp Patra’ primarily addresses the pressing issue of unemployment within the state, emphasising the importance of job creation and overall development. Accompanying Nadda were key figures such as Sikkim BJP In-charge Dr. Dilip Jaiswal, State BJP President D. R. Thapa, former legislator N.K. Subba, BJP MP candidate Dinesh Chandra Nepal, and others.
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