Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis (PTI)
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CNBC TV1811-01-2026, 15:19

Mahayuti's Mumbai Civic Poll Manifesto: AI Governance, 50% BEST Fare Cut for Women

  • Mahayuti alliance releases manifesto for Mumbai civic body elections, promising technology-driven governance and a 'global powerhouse' city.
  • Key proposals include AI to curb corruption, speed up approvals, and improve service delivery, with 'Municipality on Your Mobile' and AI labs in schools.
  • Promises 50% fare concession for women on BEST buses, expansion of the bus fleet to 10,000, and a shift to electric vehicles.
  • Pledges to 'free Mumbai' of Bangladeshi migrants using an AI-based tool and earmarks ₹17,000 crore for a climate action plan.
  • Outlines 'flood-free Mumbai' plan, upgrades to civic hospitals, digital health cards, and redevelopment initiatives including Dharavi and 'Pagadimukt Mumbai'.

Why It Matters: Mahayuti's manifesto focuses on tech-led governance, women's welfare, and infrastructure for Mumbai's transformation.

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