Good governance, power and water tariff and congestion-free traffic in the city are set to find priority in BJP’s manifesto for the December 4 Delhi Assembly polls. A majority of suggestions coming in from the public relate to a corruption-free Government, reducing power tariff, equitable distribution of potable water and betterment of traffic infrastructure.
According to the BJP, over 20,000 suggestions have been received so far. The party has sought suggestions and their expectations from the BJP for preparing the manifesto. “We have received good feedback from people from all spheres of life. A majority of people have focussed on an effective Government that is corruption-free and guarantees prompt delivery of services and grievance redressal. Traffic, exorbitant power and water tariff and pollution remain the other major concerns of Delhiites,” said Delhi BJP president Vijay Goel. He said apart from the specific problems being identified in each constituency, the BJP will, in its manifesto, also come up with solutions for them.
A large number of young people have suggested setting up of new colleges and higher educational institutes in the Capital besides beginning evening classes in the existing colleges so that more students, particularly those hailing from the city, can gain admission. The other issues include Yamuna pollution, bringing Delhi Police under the control of Delhi Government and efficient public transport infrastructure, among others.
“People have expressed their annoyance over the present Government. The expectation from BJP is to provide a viable alternative. The manifesto campaign is a reflection of BJP’s strong beliefs in participatory democracy. We have invited all responsible citizens to come forward and share their vision for Delhi 2013 and beyond,” Goel added.
The party has asked people to give their opinion on issues like corruption, education, healthcare, power, transport, women’s safety, Yamuna, water, unauthorised colonies, youth development and senior citizens, among others.
“Over 20,000 people have logged into our dedicated webpage for election manifesto. Majority of people talked about law and order, water, power, pollution and Yamuna. Several others expressed their concerns over education and health infrastructure. We are studying their suggestions and will incorporate them in the manifesto that will be completed by the end of this month,” the BJP president said.
It is noteworthy that the BJP, which is eyeing a return to power after a gap of 15 years in Delhi, has already promised reducing power tariff by 30 per cent, autonomy to lokayukta, creation of Accountability Commission and setting up new colleges to boost higher education, flats for slum dwellers and full Statehood for the city.
Earlier, Dr Harsh Vardhan, who is heading the manifesto committee of the BJP, had shot off a letter to voters asking for their suggestions. The manifesto committee will also be meeting representatives of different sections of society to note down their demands and suggestion to make the city a better place to live in. The BJP leaders will be meeting RWAs, NGOs, market associations, academicians from Delhi University, JNU and Jamia Milia Islamia, security experts and others.