Sena (UBT) releases manifesto; promises Dharavi project cancellation, free education
What's the story
The Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena (UBT) has released its manifesto for the upcoming Maharashtra Assembly elections.
Among other things, the manifesto promises free education for male students and stabilization of essential commodity prices.
Thackeray said these pledges are in line with the broader assurances of the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) coalition but emphasized certain areas that need special attention.
Housing policy
Sena (UBT) manifesto proposes scrapping Dharavi redevelopment project
A major proposal in the manifesto is the scrapping of the Dharavi redevelopment project considering its implications for Mumbai.
Thackeray has also promised a new housing policy to tackle rapid urbanization in Maharashtra and Mumbai.
He also said that if voted to power, the MVA would stop cluster development in Koliwadas and Gaothans and involve residents in decision-making.
Development plans
Job creation and resident involvement in manifesto's focus
The Sena (UBT) manifesto also highlights job creation as a major agenda.
Thackeray promised that his party would strive to create jobs if they come to power.
The MVA coalition—Shiv Sena (UBT), Congress, and Sharad Pawar's NCP (SP)—will release its full manifesto ahead of the November 20 state assembly polls.
The election results will be announced on November 23.