Mumbai civic polls: Mahayuti releases manifesto, promises 50% bus concession for women alongside new benefits
The Mahayuti alliance (BJP, Shiv Sena, and RPI) unveiled its manifesto for the Mumbai civic body elections, promising 50% bus fare concessions for women, an interest-free loan up to ₹5 lakhs for women under the Ladki Bahin scheme, and internship programs for GenZ. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis emphasized AI integration in various schemes and projects, including a tool for identifying Bangladeshi individuals. The alliance also pledged affordable housing for Marathi people, redevelopment of chawls, and pothole-free roads within the next year. Shiv Sena chief and deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde highlighted plans for promoting redevelopment, cluster development, and 'pagdi-free Mumbai'.
18 JAN 2026
— The Hindu
Eknath Shinde declared Mumbai will have a Mahayuti Mayor following the BJP-Shiv Sena alliance's narrow victory in the recent civic polls.
19 JAN 2026
— The Hindu
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— The Hindu
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