LIVE: BJP releases manifesto, reiterates commitment to Ram temple, focuses on good governance and development

10:55am- Joshi:BJP to ban manual scavenging. The party will also set up a task force to bring back black money.

10:53am- Joshi:BJP to implement one rank one pension scheme and will build a War Memorial for armed forces.

10:50am- Joshi:BJP is  committed to abrogation of Article 370 and the party will discuss this with all stakeholders.

10:48am- Joshi:BJP will ensure the return of Kashmiri pandits to their homeland to live with dignity and it's our priority are. BJP to address problems and demands of refugees from Pakistan Occupied Kashmir (PoK).

10:45am- Joshi:Universal healthcare system and AIIMS to be set up in every state,govt hospitals to be modernised. Equal opportunities will be provided to minorities, it's unfortunate that Muslims are still mired in poverty.BJP to start a National Madrassa Modernisation Programme.

10:40am- Joshi:BJP will construct Ram temple within the Constitutional framework.The party will establish gas grid in entire country; optical fibre network; develop satellite systems. Rail network to be developed to accelerate agricultural produce.