BJP unveils 270-point vision document; promises to make Delhi a 'world-class smart city'

NEW DELHI: Unveiling BJP's vision document for the national capital. the party's Chief Ministerial candidate Kiran Bedi on Tuesday said, "This document covers over 270 points. Will focus on many urgent matters and work towards making Delhi a world-class smart city."

Bedi went on to highlight the salient points of the document which include; 100% transparency, unimpeachable integrity, police accountability, maximum measurability, fiscal prudence, zero tolerance to corruption, focus on youth affairs, electricity & water, cleanliness, education & skill development, environment among other things.

"Countering Delhi's problems and women's safety will be given top priority," Bedi said. Bedi went on to promise 'complete alignment' with the central government for 'deriving maximum benefits in all key elements'. "There will be constant monitoring of government projects & progress. Digital India, which encompasses online & mobile technologies, will be used to the fullest," Bedi added.


Talking about the promised radio address, Bedi said, "There will be a constant dialogue with all stakeholders. We will have a monthly radio address 'Dil Ki Baat'. Not just the Chief Minister, but cabinet ministers and MLAs can also address citizens over radio."

State BJP chief Satish Upadhyay said that the party's vision document focuses on good governance and development. "Delhi's transportation problems and water issues will be solved," Upadhyay said.

Unlike AAP and Congress, this time BJP has decided to release a vision document instead of a manifesto. A few days ago Arvind Kejriwal-led Aam Aadmi Party had released its manifesto with a 70-point action plan for Delhi.

However, the document did not spell out BJP's position on full statehood to the national capital which it had promised in its manifestos for the 2013 assembly polls and past elections.

Senior leaders Nirmala Sitharaman, Ananth Kumar, Harsh Vardhan, party's Delhi unit Chief Satish Upadhyay were present on the occasion.

On the statehood issue, Sitharaman said it is an important matter for the party and we will discuss it with the stakeholders before taking a final decision.

The party also did not make any specific mention about cutting power tariff which was a major promise by it ahead of assembly polls in 2013. However, the document said BPL and poor families will be provided power at subsidised rate.

In 2013 manifesto, BJP had promised to cut tariff by 30 per cent if it comes to power.

In the vision document, the party promised to scrap the controversial Bus Rapid Corridor in South Delhi. The vision document said BJP government will make compulsory health insurance for all citizens of Delhi.

BJP also said that 15-bed hospitals and ambulances with paramedical staff will be made available at every 5-km in the national capital if it comes to power.

In the Vision Document, BJP also promised to introduce private OPD facilities by government specialists in all government hospitals from 5 PM to 7 PM in the evenings.

The party has also focused on the protection of people belonging to Northeastern states in its Vision Document with a Special Cell to be set up in all police stations along with a special 24-hour helpline.

Besides, to safeguard the students from the Northeast, special guardianships will be arranged with local families for them, the saffron party also promised.

In its Vision Document, BJP also said that if it comes to power, regularisation and development of unauthorised colonies will be done and all facilities, similar to those provided by DDA colonies, will be provided.

"The funds for the lay-out of these colonies will be granted by Delhi government and the flats can be registered with the appropriate authorities," the party promised.

On the water issue, BJP said that water rates will be rationalised and water bills will also be reviewed. Besides, water will be brought from Munak Canal in cooperation with Haryana government.

"Clean, potable water will be made available to every home in the national capital. Rainwater harvesting will be encouraged and government will provide aid for the same.

"To cap wastage of water, the basic structure of the water supply chain will be modernised and check dams will be built on Yamuna River," the party said in the Vision Document.

(With inputs from PTI)