US EditionBMC Election: Shiv Sena (UBT)-MNS Manifesto Promises Free Electricity, Allowance for Women Domestic Helps—Check Details
The alliance promises 100 free electricity units, affordable housing for 1 lakh families, and interest-free loans for 25,000 gig workers in Mumbai's civic polls.
- On Sunday, Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray and Maharashtra Navnirman Sena head Raj Thackeray released a joint `Vachan Nama` manifesto at Shiv Sena Bhavan ahead of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation elections scheduled for January 15, 2026.
- Uddhav Thackeray alleged misuse of BMC funds since June 2022, accused BJP-led Mahayuti of `stealing candidates`, and demanded suspension of Rahul Narwekar plus poll cancellations in unopposed wards.
- Property tax will be waived for homes up to 700 sq ft, benefiting nearly 14 lakh Mumbaikars, the manifesto pledges one lakh affordable homes in five years and proposes a dedicated Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation housing authority.
- Uddhav challenged the Election Commission of India to release Returning Officers' call records and pressed for by-elections in wards with unopposed winners, calling it `mobocracy` and warning Gen-Z voters were denied their franchise.
- Raj Thackeray, Maharashtra Navnirman Sena head, asserted the next Mayor of Mumbai would be Marathi and the manifesto promises five new medical colleges and expanded Mumbai Public Schools.
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Thackerays Unveil Joint Manifesto For BMC Polls: Pitch Marathi Mayor
Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray and Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) president Raj Thackeray on Sunday released a joint manifesto at Shiv Sena Bhavan - headquarter of SS(UBT) in Mumbai. Their manifesto for the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections, asserts that Mumbai’s next mayor will be a Marathi person.
The Shiv Sena, the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena, and the Sharad Pawar faction of the Nationalist Congress Party have released a joint manifesto for the Mumbai Municipal Corporation elections. After nearly two decades, the Thackeray brothers have shared a platform to present their vision for Mumbai.
BMC election: Shiv Sena (UBT)-MNS manifesto promises free electricity, allowance for women domestic helps—check details
The Shiv Sena (UBT) and MNS have released a joint manifesto for Mumbai voters, offering ₹1,500 monthly for women domestic helps, 100 units of free electricity, and property tax waiversf or houses up to 700 sq feet. BMC elections are set for January 15.
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The Economic TimesShiv Sena (UBT)-MNS manifesto promises free power, Rs 1,500 allowance for women domestic helps
A joint Shiv Sena (UBT)-MNS manifesto offers key promises to Mumbai voters. These include a monthly allowance for domestic helps and fisherwomen, 100 units of free electricity, and property tax waivers for smaller homes. The alliance also pledges affordable housing, improved public transport, and enhanced health and education facilities for the city's residents.
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