Monthly pension to farmers aged 65 years and above, extension of benefits under the social security schemes to middle-class families, a cooperative society exclusively for women and overall development of all constituencies are some of the promises that KJP president BS Yeddyurappa is going to make in his party manifesto.
The former chief minister told reporters here on Sunday that farmers must be entitled to pension as he realised the hardships they face due to the uncertain weather and rains.
On the lines of UPA’s decision to set up an exclusive bank for women, Yeddyurappa said that he would also set up a special cooperative society for women.
“I want to ensure women get cheap and hassle-free loans to become independent by taking up business,” Yeddyurappa said.
He will also promised to extend the social security schemes, particularly the Bhagyalakshmi, for middle class families.
These issues are going to be KJP’s poll plank, he said. He added that the party’s election manifesto will be released on April 10.
Announces Third List
Yeddyurappa announced the third list of KJP candidates, which included names of former MLA SV Ramachandra and retired IAS officer BS Puttaswamy.
While Ramachandra is contesting from Jagalur, Puttaswamy has been given the ticket from Arakalagudu.
Both joined the KJP on Sunday.
Puttaswamy, a staunch follower of Congress leader Siddaramaiah, joined the KJP after he failed to get a ticket from the Congress.