New Delhi: Ahead of the Delhi Assembly polls, BJP president J P Nadda released the first part of the party's manifesto on Friday. The manifesto offers Rs 2,500 monthly aid for women, Rs 500 LPG cylinders, and Rs 2,500 pension for senior citizens.

Nadda also assured that all existing public welfare schemes in Delhi would continue if the BJP were voted into power, reported PTI.

Addressing a press conference while releasing the first part of the 'Sankalp Patra', Nadda said the party's manifesto is the foundation for a developed Delhi. He said all corruption charges in the existing public welfare schemes will be investigated, taking a dig at the Arvind Kejriwal-led Aam Aadmi Party, 

He promised that a BJP-led Delhi government will approve implementation of the 'Ayushman Bharat ' in the city in its first Cabinet meeting, and also give additional health cover of Rs 5 lakh.

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"The BJP will give LPG cylinders at Rs 500 to women from poor sections. One free cylinder will be given each on Holi and Diwali," he said. Rs 2,500 pension will be provided for senior citizens between the age of 60-70 and Rs 3,000 for those older than 70, he added.

Delhi will vote on February 5, and the results will be announced on February 8.

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