BJP releases manifesto for MCD polls

April 16, 2017 16:18

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Sunday released its manifesto for the upcoming municipal polls in Delhi.

To provide relief to small traders and shopkeepers paying high conversion charges, the Delhi BJP announced lower rates.

The manifesto also focuses on education and health sectors.

To improve the standard of education in municipal schools, compulsory English from nursery, compulsory moral education for classes I to V, computer labs for class IV and V students and a change in the midday meal menu to include more nutrients are a part of the manifesto.

The manifesto also stated that the party will make sure the presence of women rise in the Startup India campaign.

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