Aizawl, Oct 28: BJP president JP Nadda released his party’s manifesto for the assembly polls in Mizoram on Friday, which makes a host of promises.

In the manifesto, the party has included 33 per cent reservation for women in government jobs and investigation into a social welfare scheme of the MNF government.

In the 70-page ‘Vision Document’, the BJP went big on promises aimed at attracting the women voters, who play a significant role in Mizoram’s society.

After releasing the party manifesto, JP Nadda said BJP is committed to making it the document of reality.

Nadda said that if voted to power, the BJP will invest Rs. 1,000 crore to revamp the agricultural infrastructure of the state.

“We will also introduce 33 per cent reservation for women in government jobs, and establish ‘Mizoram Hmeichhiate Battalion’ – the state’s first all-women police battalion,” Nadda stated.

He further said, “We would introduce the Queen Ropuiliani Women Empowerment Scheme whereby every girl child will be offered a cumulative financial assistance to the tune of Rs. 1.5 lakh.”

“We will also launch ‘Operation Drug-Free Mizoram’ to curb drug addiction among youths of the state, if voted to power,” he added.

The BJP also promised a budget of Rs. 250 crore to revamp the government schools, and Rs. 350 crore to build new government colleges and revamp the existing ones.

Elections to the 40-member Mizoram assembly will be held on November 7 and counting of votes will take place on December 3.

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