Mumbai civic polls: Mahayuti releases manifesto, promises 50% bus concession for women alongside new benefits
Jan 11, 2026
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70% UPSC
GS2The Hindu - National
Overview
Key Points
- Mahayuti alliance (BJP, Shiv Sena, and RPI) manifesto promises 50% bus fare concessions for women.
- Interest-free loan up to ₹5 lakhs for women under the Ladki Bahin scheme.
- Mumbai Digital Sakhi to train women in AI and coding courses.
- Plans to use AI technology to identify and deport Bangladeshis.
- Focus on housing and redevelopment, targeting Marathi people.
- Plans for redevelopment, cluster development of chawls, and Occupancy Certificates (OC) for buildings.
- Aim to develop the water transportation system for at least 200 nautical miles.
- Plans to complete the 427 KM of metro network in the MMR region.