Manifestos - Lok Sabha Elections 2009Indian National CongressInclusion of disability in the Manifesto for the 15th Lok Sabha Elections, 2009The Indian National Congress will ensure a comprehensive cover of social security to all persons who are at special risk including (i) single-woman headed households; (ii) disabled and the elderly; (iii) urban homeless; (iv) released bonded workers; (v) members of primitive tribal groups; and (vi) members of designated “most backward” dalit communities. The Indian National Congress is deeply committed to ensuring equality of opportunity and full participation of persons with disabilities, including the blind, in all sectors of life. To begin with, a comprehensive review of laws and programmes will be undertaken and the shortcomings noticed in their implementation will be removed. Source: http://www.aicc.org.in/new/ Bharatiya Janata PartyCare of the Disabled Intregrating the Differently AbledDisabled people constitute five per cent of India’s population. Years of neglect has delayed their integration into the social mainstream. Their welfare and rehabilitation is integral to NDA’s vision of a caring society and a responsive government. The BJP will:
Communist Party of India (Marxist)Disability Section of Manifesto for the 15th Lok Sabha Elections, 2009 Differently Abled People
Communist Party of IndiaRights of People with Special Needs
Manifestos - Lok Sabha Elections 2004Inclusion of Concerns of Persons with Disabilities in Manifestos of Political Parties: Indian National Congress Manifesto 2004 “The welfare of the Disabled in all respects will receive urgent attention.” Source: http://www.indian-elections.com/partymanifestoes/congress.html Bhartiya Janata Party “The BJP believes that all Indians must have access to competitive and well regulated pension and insurance schemes tailored to every income level. The needs of senior citizens, widows, disabled persons, etc will continue to receive our special consideration.” Source: http://www.indian-elections.com/partymanifestoes/bjp.html National Democratic Alliance “Care of the Disabled: Disabled people constitute about 5% of India's population. Years of neglect have delayed their large-scale integration into the social mainstream. Their welfare and rehabilitation is integral to our vision of a caring society and a responsive government. The newly-established Commission for the Disabled will draw up a Charter for the Disabled, which will have the following points: (i) Ensure and implement the right for education and vocational training for the disabled. (ii) Ensure disabled-friendly access to public utilities, public buildings, and transports. (iii) Ensure maximum economic independence of the disabled by creating more income generation models for the disabled. (iv) Facilitate establishment of an Institute of Vocational Training for the Disabled in every district with public-private partnership. (v) Provide special incentive for the adoption of a disabled child. (vi) Voluntary organizations working for the care of the disabled will be fully supported. This charter will be implemented.” Source: http://www.indian-elections.com/partymanifestoes/nda.html Telugu Desam Party “Disabled welfare: · Rs 158 crores, 1.5 lakh families under Velugu · Maragujju - handicapped · Revolving fund” Source: http://www.indian-elections.com/partymanifestoes/tdp.html Communist Party of India (Marxist) CPI (M) did not have mention of concerns of persons with disabilities. Source: http://www.indian-elections.com/partymanifestoes/cpim.html AIADMK It mentioned social justice but did have specific mention of concerns of persons with disabilities. Source: http://www.indian-elections.com/partymanifestoes/aiadmk.html Political Parties
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