MUMBAI: The opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) on Sunday released its manifesto for the November 20 polls, promising to safeguard the Indian constitution, bring back the glory of Maharashtra, raise per capita income, generate jobs and waive farm loans.
The manifesto, titled ‘Maharashtranama’, assured a caste-based census, and monthly financial assistance of Rs 3,000 under the Mahalaxmi scheme, free bus travel and six cooking gas cylinders every year at Rs 500 to women. It also promised to frame a ‘Nirbhay Maharashtra’ policy and enforcement of the Shakti law for the safety of women and children, besides a dedicated ministry for child welfare. The MVA also assured to provide Rs 1 lakh each to girls on attaining the age of 18 years.
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge released the manifesto at a press conference in Mumbai where NCP (SP) working president Supriya Sule and Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut were present.
The manifesto also spelt out a 100-day plan if the MVA is voted to power in the state. “The MVA will also give free cervical cancer vaccines to all girls aged 9 to 16 years and two optional leave days for female employees during menstruation,” the manifesto said.
For farmers in the state, apart from debt waiver up to `3 lakh and `50,000 incentive for regular loan repayment, a review will be conducted to improve the existing schemes and provide support to widows and children of families affected by farmer suicides, the MVA promised.