The two-day BJP’s National Executive, concluded on Saturday in Bengaluru, talked about politics of development, prosperity and progress under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The Bengaluru resolution directly blamed UPA rule and it’s failures as a hindrance to development of the nation. A statement issued in Bengaluru said, “Three main characteristics of this grand failure of the UPA, which had pushed the country back by several years, are: First, indecisive leadership which instilled widespread policy paralysis; Second, rampant corruption which depicted India as a haven of scams; and Third, lack of transparency, accountability and good governance, which actually ensued from of the first two circumstances. This badly affected the self-confidence and morale of the hardworking citizens of our nation” .
The political resolution extensively talks about the progress report of Prime Minister Modi and his inclusive development policies and cooperative federalism, empowering the States with greater say in decision-making processes for allocation of financial resources. “It is making significant efforts for transparency in the allocation of natural resources and implementing effective programs for health and sanitation. Programs for welfare of industrial labour, and for employment and skill training for the youth, efforts to increase agriculture income and productivity, development of basic infrastructure, Adarsh Gram (Model Village), Smart Cities, Electrification, Digital Connectivity and programs to bring the North-Eastern States of our country into the mainstream of development. The Government has also taken effective steps to revive the sanctity of places of cultural significance, heritage and national pride,” the resolution adds.
The resolution also talks about the effort of the party under Amit Shah to garner 10 crore membership to become world’s largest political party. The resolution also mentions its victories and Government formation in many States. It is interesting the resolution talks about the process of expansion using digital technology to connect with its party base. “BJP has formed Governments for the first time in the States of Haryana, Maharashtra and a full majority Government Jharkhand. In Haryana, the party won 47 seats out of 90 and its vote share increased from 9.04 per cent in 2009 to 33.24 per cent in 2014 and we have got the first BJP Chief Minister in that State.”
“In Maharashtra, we won 122 seats out of 261 we contested and our vote share increased from 14.02 per cent in 2009 to 27.8 per cent in 2014 with our Chief Minister heading the coalition Government. Similarly, in Jharkhand, we have formed the Government with 42 seats and more than 15 per cent increase in vote share from the previous election. In Jammu & Kashmir, we have formed Government with a coalition partner for the first time with 14 per cent increase in votes share. We have now entered the Bengal legislative Assembly by registering a win in the recent bye-elections and our vote share has increased manifolds in other constituencies in the State’ it adds.
The resolution also said BJP Government in the Centre has set an example by adopting a transparent policy in the allocation of natural resources. “Recent e-auctions of coal mines across the country have not only brought more than two lakh crore rupees to the Nations treasuries but it has also set an example of fair and transparent allocation of natural resources. It is also needed to highlight few more novel facts arising out of this process.”
The party also said the Central Government has made all the provisions of the land Act 2013 applicable to land acquisition under 13 Acts, which were earlier exempted. “The Centre has simplified the acquisition process for projects for defense, national security, rural infrastructure, electrification, affordable houses for poor, industrial corridor with specific limit keeping in mind that such corridor is in public interest.”