Showing posts with label Uniform Civil Code. Show all posts
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Sunday, September 24, 2023

BJP - A unbeatable and unpredictable Political organization.

Key promises that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) made in their election manifesto for the 2019 Indian General Election. Please keep in mind that this information is based on the BJP's manifesto from that time, Here are some of the highlights from the BJP's 2019 election manifesto:


  1. National Security: BJP emphasized strong national security measures, including a tough stance on terrorism. They promised to strengthen the country's defense capabilities.

  2. Economic Growth: The party pledged to continue working towards high economic growth rates and creating job opportunities for the youth. They aimed to make India a $5 trillion economy by 2024.

  3. Infrastructure Development: BJP promised to invest in the development of infrastructure, including roads, railways, airports, and ports, to boost connectivity and economic development.

  4. Digital India: They aimed to expand the Digital India initiative to provide digital services to all citizens and promote the use of technology for governance.

  5. Healthcare: BJP proposed launching the "Ayushman Bharat" scheme to provide health insurance to vulnerable sections of society and create more healthcare infrastructure.

  6. Education: The party promised to continue working towards improving the quality of education, setting up new educational institutions, and promoting research and innovation.

  7. Agriculture: BJP committed to doubling farmers' income by 2022, offering financial support, and implementing agricultural reforms to benefit farmers.

  8. Women's Empowerment: They pledged to work towards increasing the participation of women in the workforce and ensuring their safety and welfare. Reservation to Women in Parliament and State Assemblies. 

  9. Environment: BJP aimed to strike a balance between development and environmental conservation, with a focus on clean energy and sustainable practices.

  10. Good Governance: The party promised to promote transparency, reduce bureaucracy, and fight against corruption.

  11. Article 370: BJP expressed its commitment to abrogate Article 370 of the Indian Constitution, which granted special autonomous status to Jammu and Kashmir.

  12. Uniform Civil Code: The party pledged to work towards implementing a Uniform Civil Code in India.

 
BJP Leadership,   I am projecting me to in the picture 

Achievements: An overview of some of the achievements and progress made by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi with respect to the promises they made in their 2019 election manifesto. Please keep in mind that political developments can change rapidly, and new policies and initiatives may have been introduced and BJP under the leadership of Mr Modi aggressively working to implement innovative ideas and trying to fullfil the promises they made to their voters 2019.  ahead general election is in the year 2024 where BJP is coming with greater numbers and aspiration to become the third successful term of PM Modi. 

here are some of the key promises and highlights from the Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) 2019 Lok Sabha election manifesto, which was titled "Sankalp Patra":

  1. National Security:

    • Ensuring the security of the nation by a strong defense mechanism.
    • A zero-tolerance approach towards terrorism.
  2. Economic Development:

    • Aiming to make India a $5 trillion economy by 2024.
    • Focusing on infrastructure development with the "Sagar Mala" project and "Bharatmala" project.
    • Promoting "Make in India" to boost manufacturing and employment.
  3. Agriculture:

    • Doubling farmers' income by 2022.
    • Providing interest-free Kisan Credit Card loans and comprehensive crop insurance.
    • Expanding irrigation facilities.
  4. Healthcare:

    • Expanding the "Ayushman Bharat" scheme to provide health insurance to vulnerable sections.
    • Setting up more AIIMS and healthcare infrastructure.
  5. Education:

    • Enhancing the quality of education and promoting research and innovation.
    • Setting up more IITs, IIMs, and central universities.
  6. Women's Empowerment:

    • Promoting the participation of women in the workforce.
    • Ensuring the safety and security of women.
  7. Environment:

    • Promoting clean energy and sustainable practices.
    • Implementing a comprehensive water policy.
  8. Good Governance:

    • Reducing bureaucracy, promoting transparency, and fighting corruption.
    • Implementing "Digital India" for e-governance.
  9. Infrastructure:

    • Expanding rural and urban infrastructure, including roads, railways, and airports.
    • Building 100 smart cities.
  10. Article 370:

    • Commitment to abrogate Article 370, which granted special autonomous status to Jammu and Kashmir.
  11. Uniform Civil Code:

    • Working towards implementing a Uniform Civil Code in India.
  12. Triple Talaq:

    • Taking legislative measures to abolish the practice of instant triple talaq.
  13. Ram Mandir:

    • Promising to explore all possibilities within the framework of the Constitution to facilitate the construction of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya.
  14. Art and Culture:

    • Preserving and promoting India's diverse art and culture
Here are the achievement against their Sankalp i.e.  Manifesto in 2019 and what they are planning futher to add in 2024. 

As of my last knowledge update in September 2021, I can provide an overview of some of the achievements and progress made by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi with respect to the promises they made in their 2019 Lok Sabha election manifesto. Please keep in mind that political developments can change rapidly, and new policies and initiatives may have been introduced since then. Here are some notable achievements and developments up to 2021:

  1. National Security: The government took a strong stance on national security and conducted surgical strikes and airstrikes in response to terrorist threats. They also made efforts to modernize the armed forces.

  2. Economic Growth: Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, there were initiatives to boost economic growth, such as the "Make in India" program and the push for foreign direct investment. The pandemic posed economic challenges, but the government introduced relief measures and economic stimulus packages to address the impact.

  3. Infrastructure Development: Significant progress was made in infrastructure development, including the construction of highways, expansion of airports, and the launch of projects like "Bharatmala" to improve road connectivity.

  4. Digital India: The government continued to promote digitalization and launched initiatives like the "Digital India" campaign to provide digital services and internet connectivity to rural areas. UPI, digital economy

  5. Healthcare: The "Ayushman Bharat" scheme, aimed at providing health insurance to vulnerable sections of society, was launched and expanded. The COVID-19 pandemic prompted significant healthcare response efforts.

  6. Education: Efforts continued to improve the quality of education, with a focus on increasing enrollment and skill development programs.

  7. Agriculture: The government introduced agricultural reforms through laws like the Farmers' Produce Trade and Commerce (Promotion and Facilitation) Act, 2020, and the Farmers (Empowerment and Protection) Agreement on Price Assurance and Farm Services Act, 2020. These reforms aimed to liberalize agricultural markets.

  8. Women's Empowerment: Initiatives to promote women's safety and welfare continued, including programs like "Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao" and "Sukanya Samriddhi Yojan Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao: Caring for the Girl Child."

  9. Environment: There were efforts to promote renewable energy sources, such as solar and wind power, and the launch of the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan for clean sanitation.

  10. Good Governance: The government continued its emphasis on transparency, reducing bureaucracy, and digital governance through initiatives like "e-Governance" and the "Ease of Doing Business" reforms.

  11. Article 370: In August 2019, the government revoked Article 370, which granted special status to Jammu and Kashmir, and reorganized the state into two Union Territories: Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh.

  12. Triple Talaq: The government passed the Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Marriage) Act, 2019, which criminalized the practice of instant triple talaq.

  13. Ram Mandir: The construction of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya began after the Supreme Court's verdict in favor of building the temple at the disputed site.

Highlights : 

  Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao: Caring for the Girl Child

Our Mantra should be: ‘Beta Beti, Ek Samaan’ "Let us celebrate the birth of the girl child. We should be equally proud of our daughters. I urge you to sow five plants when your daughter is born to celebrate the occasion." -PM Narendra Modi to citizens of his adopted village Jayapur. Beti Bachao Beti Padhao (BBBP) was launched by the Prime Minister on 22nd January, 2015 at Panipat, Haryana. BBBP addresses the declining Child Sex Ratio (CSR) and related issues of women empowerment over a life-cycle continuum. It is a tri-ministerial effort of Ministries of Women and Child Development, Health & Family ...


Leveraging the Power of JAM: Jan Dhan, Aadhar and Mobile

JAM vision, will serve as the bedrock of many initiatives to come. For me, JAM is about Just Achieving Maximum. Maximum value for every rupee spent. Maximum empowerment for our poor. Maximum technology penetration among the masses. -Narendra Modi 67 years after Independence, India still had a large part of the population who had no access to banking services. This meant, they had neither any avenues for Savings, nor any opportunity to get institutional credit. PM Modi launched the Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana on 28th August to address this fundamental issue. Within a matter of months, this scheme has radically transformed lives and futures ...

A New Approach to Development: Sansad Adarsh Gram Yojana

PM Narendra Modi shared his vision for the Sansad Adarsh Gram Yojana on it’s launch. ‘One of the biggest problems for us has been that our development model has been supply-driven. A scheme has been prepared in Lucknow, Gandhi Nagar, or Delhi. The same is attempted to be injected. We want to shift this model from supply-driven to demand driven through Adarsh Gram. There should be an urge developed in the village itself. All we need is to change our mind set. We need to unite people’s hearts. Normally MPs are engaged in political activities, but after this, when they will come ...

 

Unleashing India’s Entrepreneurial Energy


PM Modi said, He strongly believe that India has a lot of latent entrepreneurial energy, which needs to be harnessed so that we become a nation of job givers, more than job seekers. NDA Government is focused on giving a boost to entrepreneurship. The ‘Make in India’ initiative is based on four pillars to boost entrepreneurship in India, not only in manufacturing but also in other sectors. New Processes: ‘Make in India’ recognizes ‘ease of doing business’ as the single most important factor to promote entrepreneurship. New Infrastructure: The availability of modern and facilitating infrastructure is a very important requirement for the growth ...

·         Namami Gange


It's my destiny to serve Maa Ganga’ said PM Modi when he was elected in May 2014 to Parliament from Varanasi, situated on the banks of Ganga in Uttar Pradesh. The River Ganga is important not only for its cultural and spiritual significance but also because it hosts more than 40% of the country’s population. Addressing the Indian community at Madison Square Garden in New York in 2014, the Prime Minister had said, "If we are able to clean it, it will be a huge help for the 40 per cent population of the country. So, cleaning the Ganges is also ...

 Powering India’s Growth

India has set off on an ambitious mission, a mission to provide electricity to 18,000 villages which are still in darkness after almost 7 decades of independence. PM Modi, in his Independence Day speech announced that all remaining villages shall be electrified within 1000 days. Rural Electrification is happening at a rapid pace, and is being done in an unbelievably transparent manner. Data on villages being electrified is available to the public through a mobile app and a web dashboard. While we can observe only electricity reaching the villages, it is also important to note that it is accompanied by ...

 Putting the Indian Economy on a Fast-Track

India becomes the fastest growing large economy in the world under the NDA Government. It has been a historic year for the Indian Economy. From a period of low growth, high inflation and shrinking production, the NDA Government has not only strengthened our macro-economic fundamentals, but has also propelled the economy to a higher growth trajectory. India’s GDP Growth rocketed to 7.4%, which is the fastest among all the large economies of the world. Various rating agencies and think tanks have predicted that India’s growth would accelerate sharply in the next few years under the NDA Government. Banking on the strong fundamentals ...

 

Empowering Farmers for a Prosperous India

Multiple steps taken to give a major boost to Agriculture Farmers have always been the back-bone of our country & the NDA Government is striving to strengthen this back-bone of the country through innovative and solid measures. Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchai Yojana will give a boost to productivity by ensuring irrigation facilities. The Vision is to ensure access to some means of protective Irrigation to all agricultural farms. Farmers are being educated about modern irrigation methods to give 'Per Drop More Crop'. Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana has been launched to motivate groups of farmers to take up organic farming. A special scheme has ...

 

Ushering in Unprecedented Transparency

Transparent & Corruption-Free Governance reap huge benefits for the nation While the past decade has seen many tales of arbitrary decision making, corruption and discretion rather than policy dictating crucial decisions, the past year has been a welcome change. After the Supreme Court Order cancelled the coal block allocations, Govt acted with unparalleled swiftness to ensure transparent & timely auctions. Auction and Allotment proceeds from 67 coal blocks have touched 3.35 lakh crores over the life of the mine. The Delhi High Court remarked: “What has convinced us is the fact that the auction process has worked out well. The process ...

 Towards a Bright Future

NDA Government gives massive push to education & skill development Various unique measures have been taken to augment the quality and reach of education. A fully IT based Financial Aid Authority to administer & monitor all education loans and scholarships through Pradhan Mantri Vidyalakshmi Karyakram. Pandit Madan Mohan Malviya Mission for Teacher Training has been launched to enhance the quality of teaching. Global Initiative of Academic Network (GIAN) has been initiated to invite eminent faculty, scientists, and entrepreneurs from premier educational and scientific institutions across the world to teach in the higher educational institutions in the country during summer and winter breaks ...

·         Connecting India like Never Before

Building the infrastructure for a resurgent India Right from day one, NDA Government’s push to infrastructure has been evident.  Be it Railways, Roads, or Shipping the Government is focusing on augmenting the infrastructure to aid in connectivity. For the first time, Railways budget focused on structural reforms and infrastructure changes. Announcement of new trains, which used to be an annual political gimmick has now become a routine activity. Numerous passenger-friendly amenities like Wi-fi on railway stations, passenger helpline (138), security helpline (182), paperless unreserved ticketing, e-catering, mobile security app and CCTV cameras for safety of women, etc have been launched. Railways as ...

·         Empowering Different States Equally with boost to Federalism

Never before seen ‘Team India’ approach to work for India’s development In a unique departure from the past, PM Modi has stressed on the need to leverage co-operative & competitive federalism to achieve all round growth. For a long time, we have seen a Big Brother relationship between the Centre & States. A ‘One Size Fits All’ approach had been used for years, not taking into account the heterogeneity of different states and their local requirements. The NITI Aayog was formed to further empower and strengthen the states. An important evolutionary change from the past will be replacing a Union-to-State one-way ...

 

·         Ushering in Reforms

Multiple Reforms introduced to ensure all round development. India is embarking on ushering in game-changing reforms through the use of Jan Dhan, Aadhar and Mobile (JAM), a unique combination of three to implement direct transfer of benefits. This innovative methodology will allow transfer of benefits in a leakage-proof, well-targeted and cashless manner. There would be cut in subsidy leakages but not in subsidy themselves. NDA Government has built a national consensus and introduced a Bill to amend the Constitution to implement the Goods and Services Tax (GST). The GST will put in place a state-of-the-art indirect tax system by 1st April, 2016. ...

·         Towards a Swachh Bharat

“A clean India would be the best tribute India could pay to Mahatma Gandhi on his 150 birth anniversary in 2019,” said Shri Narendra Modi as he launched the Swachh Bharat Mission at Rajpath in New Delhi. On 2nd October 2014, Swachh Bharat Mission was launched throughout length and breadth of the country as a national movement. While leading the mass movement for cleanliness, the Prime Minister exhorted people to fulfil Mahatma Gandhi’s dream of a clean and hygienic India. Shri Narendra Modi himself initiated the cleanliness drive at Mandir Marg Police Station. Picking up the broom to clean the dirt, ...

G20 Presidency:   It was a prominent and prestigious moment for India, as it hosted the G20 summit in New Delhi from 8th to 10th September. The 2023 G20 New Delhi summit was the eighteenth meeting of G20. It was held in Bharat Mandapam International Exhibition-Convention Centre, Pragati Maidan, New Delhi on 9–10 September 2023. It was the first G20 summit held in India.  The 18th Heads of State and Government Summit of the Group of 20 (G20) will take place in September 2023 in New Delhi, India. Under the Indian Presidency, the G20 in 2023 will focus on the theme, 'One Earth, One Family, One Future'.


The Bharatiya Janata Party is the fastest-growing party in the country, and its organization is the largest in the world. Under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who has successfully led the nation since 2014, the party has excelled in steering the country towards development. The BJP is making efforts to unite everyone in the mainstream of the nation. "Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas" (Together with All, Development for All) is their motto.

Unlike some political parties, they have not adopted appeasement politics but rather emphasize the importance of satisfaction for all, not just a particular group. The BJP is committed to revitalizing India's glorious past and making it even more prestigious. Under Narendra Modi's skilled leadership, the BJP has not only made a mark in India but also brought pride to the entire world in the name of India.

The BJP has addressed the most burning issues in this country, and in it, those extremely significant ones like Article 370, the Ram Temple, the Women's Reservation Bill, surgical strikes on Pakistan, GST implementation, and demonetization have been thoroughly executed.

Similarly, now the important issues that need to be worked on in the country include implementing the Uniform Civil Code (UCC), officially naming the country as "Bharat," increasing employment opportunities, promoting industries near villages and towns so that people don't have to migrate to cities for work but can find jobs near their homes.


There's also a need to work towards "One Nation, One Constitution," and "One Nation, One Election" to streamline the electoral process. Efforts should be made to make every citizen of the country self-reliant. Implementing a two-party election system could help prevent regional and local parties from attempting to divide the country on the basis of religion, caste, and regionalism.

Given the increasing support and voter confidence in the BJP, it is prudent to suggest that the party will maintain its position at the pinnacle of Indian politics and govern the nation for many decades starting from 2024. It appears that the Congress and other regional parties will lose their standing to govern the country once again. The BJP boasts a roster of formidable leaders who could succeed Prime Minister Modi if he expresses unwillingness to continue or if his age or health restricts his involvement in the years ahead. Notably, the BJP possesses charismatic leaders such as Yogi Adityanath, Amit Shah, Nitin Gadkari, and Sudanshu Trivedi, who have the potential to lead the party for many more years.





Wednesday, August 2, 2023

Uniform Civil Code [UCC] in Bharat and its Implication


   Uniform Civil Code [UCC]  in Bharat and its Implication


The Uniform Civil Code (UCC) of Bharat, a proposed reform aimed at unifying personal laws governing various religious communities, has been a long-standing vision for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). With plans to implement the UCC in 2024, the BJP seeks to replace the diverse set of religious laws pertaining to marriage, divorce, inheritance, and other personal matters with a single, secular set of laws applicable to all citizens, regardless of their religious affiliations. 


The goal behind this initiative is to promote gender equality, social justice, and national integration, as it aims to bring about a more cohesive and unified legal framework for the diverse Bharatiya society. However, the implementation of the UCC remains a subject of significant debate and scrutiny, as it touches upon sensitive issues related to religious beliefs and practices. 


The BJP's push for the UCC reflects their commitment to a more progressive and inclusive Bharat, but it also poses challenges in balancing the principles of secularism with respecting the diversity of cultural and religious practices in the country.


Benefits of Uniform Civil Code (UCC) in Bharat:

  1. Gender Equality: UCC aims to remove gender-based discrimination prevalent in personal laws of different religious communities, promoting equality and justice for all citizens.
  2. National Integration: By unifying personal laws, UCC fosters a sense of unity and strengthens national integration by promoting a common set of values and principles.
  3. Simplified Legal System: Replacing multiple personal laws with a single code would lead to a more straightforward and uniform legal system, making it easier for citizens to understand and navigate.
  4. Secularism: UCC ensures that the state does not favor or discriminate against any particular religion, emphasizing the secular principles of the Bharatiya Constitution.


Issues with Uniform Civil Code:

  1. Religious Sensitivities: Implementing a UCC might be met with resistance from religious communities who fear that their traditional practices and customs could be compromised or diluted.
  2. Cultural Diversity: Bharat is a diverse nation with multiple cultures and traditions. A one-size-fits-all approach through UCC may not consider the unique aspects of each community.
  3. Legal Complexity: The process of integrating different personal laws and traditions into a single code could be complex and challenging.
  4. Political Opposition: The UCC remains a contentious issue, and some political parties may oppose it due to religious or cultural reasons.


Political Parties Opposing the Uniform Civil Code of Bharat:

  1. All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB): AIMPLB represents the Muslim community in Bharat and opposes the UCC, fearing that it may infringe upon their religious and personal rights.
  2. All India Majlis-e-Ittehad-ul-Muslimeen (AIMIM): AIMIM is a party that primarily represents the Muslim community and has expressed reservations about the UCC.
  3. Some regional parties and leftist groups: Certain regional parties and left-leaning groups also oppose the UCC, viewing it as an infringement on the autonomy of different communities.
  4. A newly formed alliance of opposition parties, recently launched under the name I.N.D.I.A., consists of 26 members who are opposed to the implementation of the Uniform Civil Code (UCC)


It's important to note that the UCC has been a topic of debate for several decades, and the opposition to it is not limited to any specific political party or community. The implementation of the UCC requires a careful balancing act between the principles of secularism, cultural diversity, and the need for gender equality and social justice.


My intake on this:   The Uniform Civil Code (UCC) should be implemented without any fear, discrimination, or political advantage, and without any further delay. The primary reason behind the implementation of the UCC is to promote gender equality, particularly for women in our country. It will enable them to abide by the rules confidently and participate in the country's development. Currently, inequality persists due to religious aspects, where women are compelled to adhere to customs, limitations, and sometimes face forceful imposition or restrictions imposed by men.


When it comes to the cultural and legal aspects of different ethnic groups, there should be no favoritism, just like the implementation of the Bharatiya Penal Code (IPC) does not differentiate based on one's origin or beliefs. The law should always be enforced without any bias or emotion.


Regarding the political unrest among the opposition parties, a significant opposition could arise from the renamed Congress-led alliance, I.N.D.I.A. However, despite their artificial agreement in ideology, I believe that many members of the alliance might eventually join the BJP's side to extend their support for the implementation of the Uniform Civil Code (UCC).


It is evident that political tensions are running high among the opposition parties, particularly with the emergence of the I.N.D.I.A   Alliance, given their alignment with the impeachment of a special section of the minority. As a result, I believe the magnitude of their unrest would be substantial. However, when considering the greater good of the nation and the significant relief and benefit the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) could bring to a large section of society, such agitations should be addressed rationally, devoid of emotions. The implementation of UCC stands to benefit a considerable number of women, and the government should prioritize their well-being, rather than delving deeply into the concerns of parties that focus solely on specific sections of society or their individual interests.


While they might resist the implementation of the UCC, it's essential to address their concerns and engage in constructive dialogue. As we seek support from various political factions, it is crucial to maintain transparency and respect differing viewpoints. Collaborating with those willing to join the cause can strengthen our position and ensure a more inclusive and effective implementation of the UCC. Our focus should be on promoting the benefits of the UCC, such as gender equality and national integration while addressing the legitimate apprehensions of opposing parties. With a united effort, we can pave the way for a more just and harmonious legal framework that resonates with the diverse cultural fabric of our nation.


Please provide your comments in the comment section below or leave a message with 'Yes - supporting UCC' or 'No - opposing UCC'. We will combine the mandate and forward the results to the UCC Implementation Committee.


Thanking you,  

Sincerely yours,

Baalwant Singh Raanaa

President - Parjakalyanm

parjakalyanm@gmail.com 

2nd August, 2023

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