Prime Minister Narendra Modi has directed BJP MPs to spend the next fortnight, after the budget session of Parliament ends, in their respective constituencies and inform people about the various welfare measures that have ensured social justice for the poor and the weaker sections.

Addressing the BJP Parliamentary Party on Tuesday, Modi said the MPs should utilise the next 15 days after the session to reach out to the people. They should go armed with facts and figures about the number of people who have benefited from the various welfare schemes such as Ayushman Bharat, Ujjwala, Swachch Bharat, as well as the number of people who have received Covid-19 vaccines.

The prime minister said the aim of the government was to deliver these schemes to the last man in the queue. The MPs should also share highlights of the budget with the masses.

“The PM recalled that people of west India still remember Lakha Banjara as he made wells in the region for the poor. The MPs should also make ponds in their constituency and may also use MGNREGA funds for the same,” a BJP leader said quoting Modi. MPs are also expected to hold district-level meetings regularly.

BJP chief JP Nadda said the party would kick off the “social justice fortnight” programme from April 7-20, a day after the foundation day celebrations. Under this programme, BJP MPs and office-bearers will spread the word on the efforts being made to ensure social justice through various schemes.