In Assam, BJP promises 'corrected' NRC, 2 lakh govt jobs, 8 lakh in private sector

Vibha Sharma

Tribune News Service

New Delhi, March 23

The BJP on Tuesday promised a “corrected” National Register of Citizens (NRC) in poll-bound Assam along with jobs for the youth, including in private sector, cycles for girl students, and strengthened connectivity, infrastructure, education, health and women empowerment.

Announcing the Assam manifesto, BJP president JP Nadda said the party was making 10 commitments to help Assam take the next big leap in the next five years.

Nadda said the BJP would work towards a “corrected NRC” to protect “genuine Indian citizens” and “detect infiltrators”.

“We will work on a corrected NRC for Assam’s protection. We will protect genuine Indian citizens and detect infiltrators to ensure the Ahom civilization stays safe,” he said.

Though the Citizenship Amendment Act, which caused widespread protests in Assam, is not mentioned in the 10 points of the manifesto, Nadda said it is a central legislation and will be implemented in true letter and spirit. “The CAA has been passed by Parliament. It is to be implemented and it will be implemented in letter and spirit.”

The BJP is akso promising  Mission Brahmaputra, under which big reservoirs will be built to conserve extra water and save the people from floods and the ”Orunodoi Scheme’ under which 30 lakh deserving families will be paid financial support of Rs 3,000 per month, up from Rs 830 currently.

Assam would become the fastest job creator state in the country, Nadda said. The BJP has committed to provide 2 lakh jobs in the public sector, of which 1 lakh will  e given by March 31, 2022, he said, adding the party would also provide 8 lakh jobs in private sector.