Lok Sabha elections 2024: BJP to release manifesto at 9 am on this date

Lok Sabha Elections 2024 BJP manifesto: The ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is all set to reveal its manifesto for the upcoming general elections at 9 am on April 14. 

While several leaders of the BJP, including party president JP Nadda and Home Minister Amit Shah, will be present at the party's headquarters in the national capital, where the vision document will be released, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is also likely to be present at the event, sources told Zee Business. 

The BJP's 27-member manifesto committee, announced last month, is chaired by Defence Minister and former BJP chief Rajnath Singh, with Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and Union Minister Piyush Goyal as the convenor and the co-convenor, respectively.

Arjun Munda, Bhupender Yadav, Arjun Ram Meghwal, Kiren Rijiju, Shivraj Singh Chouhan, Vasundhara Raje, Smriti Irani, Sushil Modi, Keshav Prasad Maurya, Ashwini Vaishnaw, Dharmendra Pradhan, and Bhupender Patel were among the members of the manifesto panel. Here's the full list: 

Read more on the BJP's manifesto panel 2024

What is an election manifesto? Why do political parties release these documents?

Election manifestos are crucial documents that outline a political party's vision, promises, and plans for governance. Election manifestos play a vital role in shaping democratic processes, empowering voters, and ensuring accountability in political leadership.

An election manifesto is a comprehensive declaration of a party's policies, objectives, and proposed actions if they come into power that serves as a roadmap for voters to understand the party's stance on various issues.

Political parties release manifestos to communicate their agenda, priorities, and proposed solutions to societal challenges. Manifestos also hold parties accountable post-election. Voters can refer back to the promises made and assess if the party fulfills its commitments, promoting transparency in governance.