On 25th January, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) unveiled the third and final part of its election manifesto or ‘Sankalp Patra’ for the upcoming Delhi Assembly Elections. Union Home Minister Amit Shah released the document and announced significant promises, including a welfare board for gig workers, Rs 10 lakh life insurance, Rs 5 lakh accidental insurance, and the development of a new Yamuna riverfront modelled on Gujarat’s Sabarmati riverfront.
विकसित दिल्ली के लिए भाजपा के संकल्प…#BJPKeSankalp pic.twitter.com/mm5nkN3xLw
— BJP Delhi (@BJP4Delhi) January 25, 2025
Employment and development pledges
While speaking to the media during the press conference, HM Shah pledged 50,000 jobs and 20 lakh self-employment opportunities for the residents of Delhi.
हम युवाओं को 50,000 सरकारी नौकरियां, 20 लाख रोजगार और स्वरोजगार के अवसर उपलब्ध करवाएंगे और जरूरतमंद छात्रों को नेशनल कॉमन मोबिलिटी कार्ड (NCMC) के माध्यम से मेट्रो में मुफ्त यात्रा की सुविधा प्रदान करने के लिए वार्षिक ₹4,000 क्रेडिट करेंगे। #BJPKeSankalp pic.twitter.com/IsNzqZiHgg
— BJP Delhi (@BJP4Delhi) January 25, 2025
He also proposed the creation of a Mahabharat corridor in collaboration with the neighbouring states of Haryana and Uttar Pradesh.
हम महाभारत के प्रसिद्ध पौराणिक महाकाव्य को बढ़ावा देने और प्रचारित करने के लिए एक भव्य महाभारत कॉरिडोर विकसित करेंगे, इसके लिए उत्तर प्रदेश और हरियाणा सरकारों के साथ साझेदारी भी करेंगे। #BJPKeSankalp pic.twitter.com/Lpk9BqCs2p
— BJP Delhi (@BJP4Delhi) January 25, 2025
Furthermore, he promised full ownership rights in 1,700 unauthorised colonies in the national capital.
HM Shah also highlighted healthcare promises in the manifesto and assured free treatment for senior citizens under the Ayushman Bharat scheme. He promised that if the BJP comes to power in the state, the scheme will be approved in the first Cabinet meeting.
Apart from these promises, HM Shah also vowed to address issues arising during the AAP regime, such as reopening 13,000 sealed shops and converting 13,000 buses into electric vehicles to improve public transport and environmental standards.
BJP criticises Kejriwal over unfulfilled promises
HM Shah launched a scathing attack on AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal. He accused Kejriwal of failing to deliver on his promise to clean the Yamuna River. He said, “Kejriwal promised to make the Yamuna like the Thames and even said he would take a dip in it. Today, the people of Delhi are still waiting for that world-famous dip.”
He pledged that if the BJP comes to power, cleaning the Yamuna would be a priority and it would be accomplished within three years. Furthermore, he promised to develop a riverfront, inviting Kejriwal and his family to take a dip in the Yamuna River once the project is complete.
हम यमुना कोष के माध्यम से यमुना नदी को पुनर्जीवित करेंगे एवं केंद्र सरकार के साथ सहयोग करके साबरमती रिवर-फ्रंट की तर्ज पर यमुना रिवर फ्रंट का विकास करेंगे। #BJPKeSankalp pic.twitter.com/jlKorWw8a3
— BJP Delhi (@BJP4Delhi) January 25, 2025
Shah also accused AAP of running misleading campaigns, including WhatsApp calls suggesting the BJP would halt welfare schemes. “No welfare schemes for the poor will be stopped. The BJP will fulfil all its promises,” he reiterated.
Liquor policy and corruption in focus
Notably, the BJP manifesto highlighted corruption allegations against the incumbent AAP government, including the controversial Delhi liquor policy scam. Shah accused Kejriwal of granting licences for liquor stores near schools and places of worship. HM Shah said, “Thousands of crores worth of liquor scam was done by their Education Minister (Manish Sisodia).”
केजरीवाल ने कहा था रिहायशी क्षेत्रों से हम शराब की दुकानें बंद करेंगे। केजरीवाल जी आप रिहायशी क्षेत्र तो छोड़िए आप ने तो स्कूलों, मंदिरो, गुरुद्वारों के करीब में शराब की दुकान खोलने के लाइसेंस दे दिए और हजारों करोड़ो का भ्रष्टाचार किया-श्री @AmitShah #BJPKeSankalp pic.twitter.com/bhe7JpMOsc
— BJP Delhi (@BJP4Delhi) January 25, 2025
Furthermore, HM Shah criticised Kejriwal for spending Rs 51 crore to renovate his government residence, labelling it as a “sheeshmahal”, a term that has been used consistently for the lavishly renovated CM residence. He questioned the efficiency of AAP’s mohalla clinics. “Are operations and x-rays conducted there? What about specialist doctors?” he asked, alleging widespread scams and fake tests.
BJP’s earlier promises and election stakes
Earlier, the BJP’s manifesto focused heavily on welfare and anti-corruption measures. The party promised Rs 2,500 monthly assistance under the Mahila Samridhi Yojana, Rs 500 LPG subsidies, and free education from KG to PG for government school students.
The BJP last came to power in Delhi in 1998 and is hoping to weed out AAP from the national capital in the upcoming elections. The party’s campaign has largely centred on corruption allegations and unfulfilled promises by AAP while addressing issues faced by gig workers, unauthorised colonies, and businesses.
The voting in Delhi will take place in a single phase on 5th February. The results will be announced on 8th February.
