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

10:37am- Joshi:50 new tourist circuits, including pilgrimages, to be created.

10:40am- Joshi:Rate of growth has fallen during 10 years of UPA rule. BJP manifesto also calls for a Uniform Civil Code to ensure gender equality.50 new tourist circuits, including pilgrimages, to be created.

10:37am- Joshi: BJP has received over 1 lakh suggestions for its manifesto from India and abroad. We need to reform the system, bring e-governance, transparency in the system. BJP to implement Police reforms and will set up police force dedicated for women in every state.

10:35am- Murali Manohar Joshi starts briefing on manifesto.

10:30am- Senior BJP leaders like Narendra Modi, Rajnath Singh, Murli Manohar Joshi, LK Advani, Ravishankar Prasad and Sushma Swaraj arrive for the release of BJP manifesto.