Maharashtra elections 2024: BJP unveils manifesto, pledges growth and more

The BJP under the leadership of Union Home Minister Amit Shah launched its manifesto for the 2024 Maharashtra elections presenting a vision for the statersquos future built on principles of nationalism social harmony and economic progress Shah confident of a resounding victory for the BJPMahayuti alliance laid out an ambitious roadmap for Maharashtrarsquos developmentKey promises from the BJPrsquos manifesto includeLadki Bahin Yojana 2100 monthly financial assistance for women R25200 per yearLoan Waiver for farmers Samman Nidhi increased from R12000 to R15000Food Security and pakka houses for poor familiesIncrease in old age pension from R1500 to R2100Relief from inflation price stabilisation for essential items10 lakh students to get R10000 monthly stipend and 25 lakh new job opportunities45000 villages to get farm track roadsAnganwadi and ASHA Workers to get R15000 honorarium and insurance coverage30 per cent reduction in electricity bills lighting up homes with solar and renewable energyMaharashtra will be made 1 trillion economy by 2028lsquoVision Maharashtra 2029rsquo to be presented within 100 days of forming the governmentTo make Maharashtra the capital of fintech and Al Nagpur Pune and Nashik to be made aero space hubsRebate to farmers on SGST on purchase of fertilisers farmers to get 16000 per quintal as minimum price for soybeanBy 2027 50 lakh lakhpati didis will be created industrial cluster to establish industrial cluster for every 500 SHGs with 21000 crore revolving fundFree ration for lowincome families under Akshay Anna YojanaldquoMAHARATHIATL Yojanarsquo to be introduced in ldquoMA HARATHIATL Yojanarsquo to be introducedSkill census will be conducted to analyse the skill gaps based on industry needlsquoChhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Akanksha Kendrarsquo will be established in every district of Maharashtra 10 lakh new entrepreneurs will be created15 lakh interestfree loans for SC ST and OBC entrepreneursReimbursement of tuition and examination fees for OBC SEBC EWS NT and VJNT category studentsSwami Vivekananda Youth Health Card will be launched for annual health checkups of youthTo preserve and promote this heritage a Fort Development Authority FDA will be establishedlsquoSenior Citizens Firstrsquo policy will be adopted implementing Aadhaar Enabled Service Delivery AESD to ensure automated servicesStrict law will be enacted against forced and fraudulent conversionsUse of modern technologies like artificial intelligence Al drones to reduce humanwildlife conflict and prevention of life and propertyThe BJPrsquos manifesto is characterised by a focus on economic growth social justice and infrastructure development with a promise to tackle issues such as inflation religious conversions and unemployment headon The party is determined to lead Maharashtra into an era of prosperity while securing its position as a strong and unified state