Thiruvananthapuram, April 5 -- Union Minister JP Nadda on Sunday emphasised the growing importance of election manifestos at present, noting that earlier it was "ceremonial."

Addressing an event in Thiruvananthapuram, the former BJP chief stated that the people used to forget what promises were made during elections after two to three years, and the same manifesto was presented in the upcoming polls. He noted that at present, a new culture has been set up, which reflects responsive, responsible, proactive, and accountable government.

"Political parties are talking about manifestos. Previously, nobody used to talk about them, or if they did, it was only ceremonial. People would forget whatever was said or promised after two or three year...