In its manifesto, the MVA has highlighted five core areas that the alliance will work towards for the state

Launching the joint manifesto of MVA, `Maharashtra Nama,` Kharge said that the five pillars for the progress and development of Maharashtra is based on farming and rural development, industry and employment, urban development, environment, and public welfare

The manifesto promises to give financial aid of Rs 3000 to women in the state

"Our five guarantees will be helpful in the welfare of all in Maharashtra. Every family will receive an annual aid of about Rs 3 lakh. Our Mahalakshmi scheme will give financial aid to all women, who will be given Rs 3000 each, every month... We will launch a free bus service for the women of Maharashtra. We will give an amount of Rs 50,000 each to farmers who repay their loans on time," the Congress President said

"The youth seeking jobs will be given a Rs 4000 monthly stipend. Our health insurance scheme of Rs 25 lakh was started by Ashok Gehlot in Rajasthan and it will be implemented in Maharashtra as well. We promise to provide free medicines as well. We have decided to do a caste census and we will remove the 50 per cent ceiling on reservations, in line with Tamil Nadu," Kharge said

Maharashtra polls are scheduled for November 20 and counting will be held on November 23