Mizoram polls: BJP releases manifesto, promises 33 pc quota for women in jobs

BJP president JP Nadda on Friday released his party's manifesto for the assembly elections in Mizoram, making a host of promises, including a 33 per cent reservation for women in government jobs and investigation into a social welfare scheme of the MNF government.

In the 70-page 'Vision Document', the BJP went big on promises aimed at attracting the women voters, who play a significant role in Mizoram's society.

Speaking at the function after releasing the manifesto, Nadda said the BJP is committed to making it the document of reality.

"Many political parties come out with their vision document, their mission document, their manifesto, but we find them to be a mere piece of paper because even they are not very sure whether they are going to pursue that vision or mission or commitment. But, when BJP brings out a 'vision document', it is well-researched," he said.

Noting the key points in the document, Nadda said that if voted to power, the BJP will invest Rs 1,000 crore to revamp the agricultural infrastructure of the state.

It will also introduce 33 per cent reservation for women in government jobs, and establish 'Mizoram Hmeichhiate Battalion' -- the state's first all-women police battalion, he said.

"We would introduce the Queen Ropuiliani Women Empowerment Scheme whereby every girl child will be offered a cumulative financial assistance to the tune of Rs 1.5 lakh," he added.

It will also launch 'Operation Drug-Free Mizoram' to curb drug addiction among youths of the state, if voted to power.