AIIMS, high-speed train and treasury for women in BJP’s masterstroke manifesto in Kerala: – ..

News India Live, Digital Desk: For Kerala Assembly Elections 2026 Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has released its election manifesto, which is being considered a ‘masterstroke’ combining development and populist promises. This time, BJP, which is trying to gain power in Kerala, has made big promises to the people of the state, which include AIIMS Since the establishment of high-speed trains Issues like laying the network and providing direct financial assistance to women are prominently included.

‘Lakshmi Nidhi’ and financial security for women

BJP to woo women voters of Kerala ‘Lakshmi Nidhi’ The plan has been announced. Under this, women from poor families will be given a fixed amount per month (possibly Rs 2000) directly into their bank accounts. Apart from this, interest free loans for Self Help Groups (SHGs) and safe hostel facilities for working women have also been promised.

Infrastructure and connectivity: ‘Kerala’s speed’

The manifesto places special emphasis on transforming the state’s infrastructure:

Establishment of AIIMS: Concrete promise to set up the long pending All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in Kerala.

High-speed train network: Development of modern high-speed rail corridor on the lines of ‘Vande Bharat’ to connect the northern and southern ends of the state.

Sabarimala Development: Special budgetary provision for the development of Sabarimala temple and its surrounding pilgrimage sites and improvement in infrastructure facilities.

Big announcements for youth and farmers

Promise of employment: Target to create 5 lakh new government and private sector jobs in the state in the next 5 years.

Relief to coconut and rubber farmers: Major increase in Minimum Support Price (MSP) and direct cash assistance to major rubber and coconut farmers in Kerala.

Corruption free governance: Resolve to implement transparent and digital governance by ending the existing ‘commission culture’ of the state.

religious and cultural protection

In its manifesto, BJP has also mentioned making strict laws against ‘Love Jihad’ and taking steps towards freeing the temple administration from government control. The party has promised that it is committed to protecting the cultural heritage and traditions of Kerala.

This manifesto of BJP has created a stir in Kerala politics. While the LDF and UDF are calling it ‘impractical’, the BJP leadership claims that these promises are ‘Modi’s guarantee’ that will make Kerala a developed state.