In a strategic move, the alliance between Uddhav Thackeray’s Shiv Sena (UBT) and Raj Thackeray’s Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) unveiled a joint ‘Mini-Manifesto’ in Mumbai. Aditya Thackeray and Amit Thackeray outlined a 16-point vision for the city, focusing on social welfare, infrastructure, and youth employment. The manifesto includes promises such as one lakh homes, free electricity up to 100 units, tax waivers, and financial aid for domestic workers.
The joint presentation by Aditya and Amit Thackeray aims to present a united front against political rivals, emphasizing a “Mumbai-First” agenda that combines infrastructure development with robust social welfare initiatives. The manifesto also ensures that BMC-owned land will be utilized for constructing 100,000 affordable houses for government employees and citizens within five years. Additionally, plans include providing up to 100 units of free electricity for domestic users and enhancing BEST’s electricity distribution services.
The alliance’s manifesto further pledges to introduce green transit initiatives, including electric buses and special services for women and students. It also focuses on healthcare by proposing new medical colleges, a BMC Cancer Hospital, and affordable generic medicines promotion. The plan opposes the privatization of municipal schools and advocates for the introduction of Junior Colleges within the BMC system, along with other welfare measures for domestic workers.
Under various schemes like the ‘Balasaheb Thackeray Self-Employment Scheme,’ the alliance promises financial aid to youth and interest-free loans for specific occupations. Property tax waivers, eco-friendly housing incentives, and infrastructure development plans are also highlighted in the manifesto. The leaders underscore the protection of open spaces, environmental sustainability, and the implementation of various urban development projects across Mumbai.
