BJP has promised to scrap the four-year undergraduate programme in DU in its Delhi manifesto released on Wednesday. Party leaders said the implementation of FYUP was "unnecessary" and wasted a precious year of study.
"Instead of extending the course duration by a year, the focus should be on skill development. The programme is a complete waste of a precious year, which can be used to acquire skill-based training. We can't ape the West in everything; their system of education is very different from ours. We need to understand our limitations and needs. We will scrap FYUP once we form the government at the Centre and go back to the old system,'' said Harsh Vardhan, the Delhi BJP chief and candidate from Chandni Chowk.
In its six-page manifesto, which is a repeat of BJP's promises in the assembly election, the party has touched upon all important issues, from roads to the problems faced by the minorities. Senior leaders feel they should have released the national manifesto earlier. With the polling date drawing near and BJP likely to release the national manifesto on April 6, the Delhi manifesto could not be delayed any further.
"In the Lok Sabha election, people want to know our vision for the country. We couldn't wait for the national manifesto as our candidates will have little time to take the message forward. With the Delhi manifesto, we can at least share our vision for the city," said a senior BJP leader. The campaigning in Delhi will come to an end on April 8.
In an attempt to consolidate its Sikh vote bank, which can be tapped by Aam Aadmi Party, BJP has promised "speedy trial" in the 1984 anti-Sikh riots cases. "It is important to tell the community about our commitment towards getting justice for the victims. Political parties are trying to exploit the issue to further their interest, but BJP has been supporting the victims for a long time. Congress is still giving tickets to relatives of those involved in the anti-Sikh riots,'' said V K Malhotra, in charge of campaign committee Delhi BJP.
It has also focused on other minority communities like Muslims, North Eastern community among others. It has promised to setup Madarasa Board, fill vacant posts of Urdu and Punjabi teachers and setup a 24x7 helpline and special cell in all police stations for people from North East.
Apart from the controversial electricity and water tariff, and Jan lokpal issues, the party has also promised scrapping of four year undergraduate programme in DU, which was implemented last year. "It is important to restore the order. We will scarp the programme, which had come under sharp criticism from all quarters. We are against privatization of water, which is an essential service,'' said Harsh Vardhan, while releasing the manifesto.
The party has reiterated its demands for a full statehood for Delhi, strengthening of Lokayukta, regularization of unauthorised colonies, better road and transport infrastructure, more public toilets among other issues.
While most of the components were a repeat of its promises during assembly elections last year, BJP did make a couple of new promises. In the health sector, it promised that 25 essential drugs will be given free of cost and generic drugs will sold at discounted rates at special fair price shops. In education sector, it promised setting up of East Delhi campus of Delhi University. For traders, its traditional votebank, it promises Rs 4 lakh insurance cover to all VAT registered traders and simplification of taxation system. It also promised scrapping of T2 form, which is mandatory for all outstation purchases.
"Instead of extending the course duration by a year, the focus should be on skill development. The programme is a complete waste of a precious year, which can be used to acquire skill-based training. We can't ape the West in everything; their system of education is very different from ours. We need to understand our limitations and needs. We will scrap FYUP once we form the government at the Centre and go back to the old system,'' said Harsh Vardhan, the Delhi BJP chief and candidate from Chandni Chowk.
In its six-page manifesto, which is a repeat of BJP's promises in the assembly election, the party has touched upon all important issues, from roads to the problems faced by the minorities. Senior leaders feel they should have released the national manifesto earlier. With the polling date drawing near and BJP likely to release the national manifesto on April 6, the Delhi manifesto could not be delayed any further.
"In the Lok Sabha election, people want to know our vision for the country. We couldn't wait for the national manifesto as our candidates will have little time to take the message forward. With the Delhi manifesto, we can at least share our vision for the city," said a senior BJP leader. The campaigning in Delhi will come to an end on April 8.
In an attempt to consolidate its Sikh vote bank, which can be tapped by Aam Aadmi Party, BJP has promised "speedy trial" in the 1984 anti-Sikh riots cases. "It is important to tell the community about our commitment towards getting justice for the victims. Political parties are trying to exploit the issue to further their interest, but BJP has been supporting the victims for a long time. Congress is still giving tickets to relatives of those involved in the anti-Sikh riots,'' said V K Malhotra, in charge of campaign committee Delhi BJP.
It has also focused on other minority communities like Muslims, North Eastern community among others. It has promised to setup Madarasa Board, fill vacant posts of Urdu and Punjabi teachers and setup a 24x7 helpline and special cell in all police stations for people from North East.
Apart from the controversial electricity and water tariff, and Jan lokpal issues, the party has also promised scrapping of four year undergraduate programme in DU, which was implemented last year. "It is important to restore the order. We will scarp the programme, which had come under sharp criticism from all quarters. We are against privatization of water, which is an essential service,'' said Harsh Vardhan, while releasing the manifesto.
The party has reiterated its demands for a full statehood for Delhi, strengthening of Lokayukta, regularization of unauthorised colonies, better road and transport infrastructure, more public toilets among other issues.
While most of the components were a repeat of its promises during assembly elections last year, BJP did make a couple of new promises. In the health sector, it promised that 25 essential drugs will be given free of cost and generic drugs will sold at discounted rates at special fair price shops. In education sector, it promised setting up of East Delhi campus of Delhi University. For traders, its traditional votebank, it promises Rs 4 lakh insurance cover to all VAT registered traders and simplification of taxation system. It also promised scrapping of T2 form, which is mandatory for all outstation purchases.
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