Fadnavis-Shinde Unveil BMC Manifesto: Tanker Mafia End, 50% Bus Discount for Women

• Mahayuti (Shinde faction, BJP, RPI) released its BMC election manifesto, incorporating suggestions from 2.65 lakh Mumbaikars.
• Key promises include a 50% discount for women on BEST buses and a fully electric, high-tech BEST fleet by 2029.
• Pledges to eradicate the 'tanker mafia' and ensure 24-hour piped water supply to all homes, with tax rebates for rainwater harvesting.
• Infrastructure plans include concretizing roads, building utility tunnels, and the Thane-Borivali tunnel to cut travel time.
• Focus on education with AI labs in BMC schools, immediate issuance of 20,000 OCs, and housing schemes for sanitation workers, police, and government employees.

Why It Matters: Mahayuti's BMC manifesto promises significant reforms in transport, water, infrastructure, and social welfare for Mumbaikars.