10 November, 2024; As the Maharashtra state elections approach, political leaders are rallying support and presenting manifestos to outline their vision. In a recent statement, Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami voiced his endorsement of the Bharatiya Janata Party’s (BJP) newly launched Sankalp Patra (resolution document), which he praised as a strong commitment to Maharashtra’s progress. He highlighted BJP’s track record of fulfilling promises made to the public, positioning the Sankalp Patra as a blueprint for comprehensive development and societal upliftment across Maharashtra.
“The BJP’s Sankalp Patra has been launched to develop Maharashtra and take every section of society forward,” Dhami stated. He emphasized the advantages of what he termed the “double-engine government,” a reference to BJP-led governance both at the state and central levels, which he claims has accelerated development across various regions. “The public also understands that wherever the double-engine government of BJP is being formed, the states are progressing at a very fast pace,” he added, citing Haryana as an example, where the BJP is now in its third term.
Turning his attention to the opposition, Dhami expressed skepticism over the Maha Vikas Aghadi’s (MVA) recent manifesto announcements. The MVA, a coalition comprising Congress, Shiv Sena (UBT), and the Nationalist Congress Party (Sharad Pawar faction), has proposed initiatives like conducting a caste census, which has gained traction in several states. Dhami, however, questioned the credibility of these promises, pointing to Congress’s lengthy history in power without implementing such policies at the national level.
He suggested that the timing of the caste census promise was a tactic to gain votes, saying, “Congress and its allies ruled the country for almost sixty years, they did not conduct caste census in the country. So, now during the elections, they are just making these kinds of announcements to create confusion among the public for votes.” Dhami also criticized Congress’s governance in other states like Karnataka, Himachal Pradesh, and Telangana, arguing that they had failed to deliver on their promises, leading to voter dissatisfaction.
With the Maharashtra elections drawing near, both BJP and MVA are leveraging manifestos to attract voters across the state. The outcomes could shape Maharashtra’s political landscape for the coming years, with issues like economic development, social equity, and local governance at the forefront of public discourse.
