The BJP's issues in Haryana continue as women wing leader Gayatri Devi resigned, criticising ticket distribution to 'turncoats.' Party president JP Nadda unveiled a manifesto of 20 promises amid claims that the party prioritises industrialists over grassroots leaders.

Ahead of the Haryana elections 2024, The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) released its manifesto for the assembly election on Thursday,

The grievances of the Agniveers and farmers are seen as major factors for the BJP’s tepid performance in the state during the Lok Sabha elections earlier this year, and the issues are expected to play an even bigger role in next month’s assembly polls.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi with Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders during an assembly election rally at Sher-e-Kashmir Stadium on September 19, 2024 in Srinagar, India. Source: SIPA USA / Hindustan Times/Hindustan Times/Sipa USA

The BJP’s issues in Haryana continue as women wing leader Gayatri Devi resigned, criticising ticket distribution to ’turncoats.’ Party president JP Nadda unveiled a manifesto of 20 promises amid claims that the party prioritises industrialists over grassroots leaders.

BJP also promised scholarships for Haryana students from OBC and SC communities to study in any government medical or engineering college across the country.

While the BJP largely retained its urban strengths in the Lok Sabha polls, it is playing catch-up in rural areas

This is also the first time in the electoral history of Mulana assembly segment that both BJP and Congress have fielded woman candidates.

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) chief Arvind Kejriwal will join the party's campaign in poll-bound Haryana with a roadshow in the Jagadhri constituency today. He will also participate in 13 events across 11 districts,