The National Democratic Alliance (NDA) has unveiled its election manifesto for the Thrissur Corporation, announcing a series of development programmes aimed at improving civic body services and social welfare.
The manifesto was released on Saturday by Union Minister Suresh Gopi, while Bharath Dharma Jana Sena (BDJS) State president Thushar Vellapally released its video presentation. Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) city district president Justin Jacob presided over the function attended by senior BJP leaders and the NDA’s Thrissur Corporation candidates.
The manifesto identifies five flagship initiatives under what it calls the Pancha Ratna projects.
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The first is Corporation Service @ Home, an application that will deliver all Corporation services directly to the residents’ doorsteps. The app will provide access to services, notifications, instructions, and also allow residents to submit complaints and suggestions easily.
Next is Pink Bus project, under which the NDA proposes to introduce 10 electric buses offering free travel for women and children below the age of 10.
The third project promises free electricity for families living below the poverty line.
The fourth initiative aims to provide refurbished laptops free of cost to 50,000 higher secondary students within the Corporation. The benefit will be available without distinctions such as APL or BPL.
The fifth project involves a partnership with IIM Kozhikode to launch start-ups across the Corporation. Ten start-ups will be established in each of the 56 wards, creating a total of 560 ventures.
Published – November 29, 2025 08:26 pm IST
