Archive · 2 Jan 2026
Thackerays Promise Aid, Meals in BMC Manifesto
The Thackeray brothers, Uddhav and Raj, have announced a mini manifesto for the upcoming Mumbai BMC elections.
They promised to give ₹1,500 to domestic workers and ₹10 meals to Koli women laborers.
They also plan to build 100,000 affordable homes, provide free electricity up to 100 units, and introduce many electric buses.
They want to help young people start their own businesses and give interest-free loans to gig workers and Dabbawalas.
The manifesto also includes promises to waive property taxes for small houses and support eco-friendly housing societies.
This manifesto is part of their effort to win the elections and improve life in Mumbai.
Thackeray brothers promise ₹1,500 Swabhiman Nidhi for domestic workers and ₹10 meals for Koli women laborers.
The manifesto includes 16 points, focusing on women's welfare, affordable housing, and green transit.
Promises include 100,000 affordable homes, free electricity up to 100 units, and 10,000 electric buses.
Property tax waivers for houses up to 700 sq. ft. and subsidies for eco-friendly housing societies.
The manifesto aims to address civic issues and attract voters, particularly women, in the upcoming BMC elections.
- Who
- Thackeray brothers (Uddhav and Raj Thackeray) and their political alliances
- What
- Release of a mini manifesto for the upcoming BMC elections
- When
- Upcoming BMC elections scheduled for January 15, 2026
- Where
- Mumbai, India
- Why
- To woo voters, particularly women, with various financial aid and service promises
Thackeray Alliance
BJP-Shinde Alliance
Political Narrative
Thackeray Alliance
Focus on Marathi identity and language to resonate with Marathi voters.
BJP-Shinde Alliance
Focus on Hindutva to attract voters.
Political Alliances
Thackeray Alliance
Shiv Sena (UBT) and MNS are contesting the BMC elections jointly.
BJP-Shinde Alliance
BJP and Shinde-led Sena form an alliance to challenge the Thackeray factions.
Electoral Performance
Thackeray Alliance
Uddhav Thackeray's Sena performed well in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections but faced a significant defeat in the Assembly elections.
BJP-Shinde Alliance
BJP and Shinde-led Sena alliance performed strongly in recent local body polls and the 2024 Assembly elections.
- Election Date
- January 15, 2026
- Counting Date
- January 16, 2026
- BMC Budget (2025)
- ₹74,427 crore
- BMC Budget (2017)
- ₹25,141 crore
- BMC Budget (2022-23)
- ₹46,000 crore
- Number of Corporators
- 227
- Key Issues
- Dug-up roads, garbage heaps, open drains, traffic congestion, crumbling infrastructure, poor health services, and declining public transport
- Swabhiman Nidhi
- ₹1,500 for domestic workers
- Meal Scheme
- ₹10 meals for Koli women labourers
- Affordable Housing
- 100,000 homes within five years
- Free Electricity
- Up to 100 units for domestic users
- Electric Buses
- 10,000 electric buses and 900 double-decker e-buses
- Property Tax Waiver
- For houses up to 700 sq. ft.
- Eco-Friendly Subsidy
- ₹1 lakh for housing societies adopting eco-friendly measures
- Self-Employment Scheme
- ₹25,000 to ₹1 lakh for 100,000 youth
- Interest-Free Loans
- For 25,000 gig workers and Dabbawalas
Sources
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