$1 Trillion Economy Plan, Focus On Women, AI In BJP Maharashtra Manifesto
NDTV
The BJP manifesto promises to hike the monthly assistance under the Ladki Bahin scheme from Rs 1,500 to Rs 2,100
A hike in the monthly assistance to women under the Ladki Bahin Yojana, a plan to make Maharashtra an Artificial Intelligence (AI) hub and price control for essential items are among the highlights of the BJP's manifesto for the upcoming Assembly polls.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah launched the ruling party's manifesto, 'Sankalp Patra', in Mumbai today. Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, state BJP chief Chandrashekhar Bawankule and Union Minister Piyush Goyal were present at the launch. Maharashtra votes on November 20 and the Mahayuti ruling coalition of BJP, Shiv Sena and NCP (Ajit Pawar) is looking to retain power in what is likely to be an exciting ballot battle.
Speaking at the launch of the manifesto, Mr Shah said the Mahayuti government worked for the dignity of farmers, the poor and women. The manifesto, he said, reflects the aspirations of the people of Maharashtra. "Maharashtra has been leading the country in every field for many ages. Once upon a time, when there was a need, the Bhakti movement also started from Maharashtra, the movement for freedom from slavery was also started by Shivaji Maharaj from here, the social revolution also started from here and the reflection of the aspirations of the people of Maharashtra is seen in our Sankalp Patra," he said.
