Mumbai civic polls: Mahayuti releases manifesto, promises 50% bus concession for women alongside new benefits

Jan 11, 2026
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The Hindu - National
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Key Points

  1. Mahayuti alliance (BJP, Shiv Sena, and RPI) manifesto promises 50% bus fare concessions for women.
  2. Interest-free loan up to ₹5 lakhs for women under the Ladki Bahin scheme.
  3. Mumbai Digital Sakhi to train women in AI and coding courses.
  4. Plans to use AI technology to identify and deport Bangladeshis.
  5. Focus on housing and redevelopment, targeting Marathi people.
  6. Plans for redevelopment, cluster development of chawls, and Occupancy Certificates (OC) for buildings.
  7. Aim to develop the water transportation system for at least 200 nautical miles.
  8. Plans to complete the 427 KM of metro network in the MMR region.

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