Meghalaya polls: Income for women, increased pension in BJP manifesto

Shillong (ANI): BJP national president JP Nadda on Wednesday released the manifesto for the upcoming Meghalaya Assembly polls in state capital Shillong.

Elaborating on the manifesto titled 'eMpowered Meghalaya', Nadda said the 'M' in its name signifies “Modi for Meghalaya”. Speaking at the unveiling of the party's poll pledges, the BJP national president said the potential of the Northeast state, which is rich in culture and tradition, hasn't been suitably harnessed and utilised till date.

“Corruption is also a major issue, which has posed a hindrance to the development of Meghalaya,” Nadda said. He added that the BJP wants to work to-

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wards a corruption-free Meghalaya by delivering strong governance. He also added that a strong Meghalaya could only be created by a strong BJP government.

SENIOR CITIZENS EXERCISE VOTING FROM HOME

Shillong (ANI): In a bid to facilitate senior citizens and people with disabilities to exercise their franchise, the Election Commission on Wednesday arranged the facility of voting at home through postal ballot. As per the option exercised under Form 12 D, District teams were deployed to arrange home voting for senior citizens above 80 and people with disabilities through postal ballots. Election Commission teams undertook arduous treks to reach the most far-flung areas of East Khasi Hills District to ensure no voter is left behind.