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Agenda of The Hindu Nationalist Party
By The Associated Press
In an outline of their plans for governing India, the Hindu nationalist Bharatiya Janata Party and its allies pledged to:
Continue the economic reform process India began in the early
1990s, but largely limit foreign investment to roads, ports and
other infrastructure.
Banish unemployment by channeling investment into housing,
infrastructure and other areas where jobs can be created.
Restrict foreign equity holding in private television stations
to 20 percent.
Reserve 33 percent of the seats on all elected bodies,
including parliament, for women and provide free education for
girls through high school.
Decentralize, giving more powers to the states.
Enact special legislation to deal with political corruption.
Review nuclear policy and exercise the option to introduce
nuclear weapons into the Indian arsenal.
Ensure the economic and educational development of minorities.
Respect all religions.
© Copyright 1998 The Associated Press
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