Archive · 7 Jan 2026
Thane Civic Elections: Alliances Unveil Manifestos
Two political alliances in Thane have released their plans for the upcoming city elections.
The Shiv Sena (UBT) and MNS alliance promise better roads, a new dam for water, and improvements in hospitals and schools.
They also plan to make Thane cleaner using solar energy and electric buses.
The BJP-Shiv Sena alliance has a 54-point plan that includes 24-hour water supply, better roads, new hospitals, and more parks.
Both alliances want to make Thane a better place to live by focusing on infrastructure, healthcare, education, and the environment.
They also criticize the current government for not completing many of the promises made in the past.
Shiv Sena (UBT) and MNS alliance released a manifesto promising new roads, an independent dam, and healthcare and education reforms.
BJP-Shiv Sena Grand Alliance unveiled a 54-point manifesto including 24-hour water supply, infrastructure audit, and healthcare and education initiatives.
Both alliances aim to improve Thane's infrastructure, healthcare, education, and environment.
Shiv Sena (UBT) and MNS plan to use solar energy and set up an e-bus network for a cleaner Thane.
BJP-Shiv Sena alliance promises to beautify lakes, manage waste, and build new parks and hospitals.
- Who
- Shiv Sena (UBT) and MNS alliance, BJP-Shiv Sena Grand Alliance
- What
- Released manifestos for Thane Municipal Corporation polls
- When
- Manifestos unveiled on January 6, polls on January 15, 2026
- Where
- Thane Municipal Corporation
- Why
- To address infrastructure, healthcare, education, and environmental issues
Shiv Sena (UBT) and MNS Alliance
BJP-Shiv Sena Grand Alliance
Infrastructure
Shiv Sena (UBT) and MNS Alliance
Promises new roads with a 15-year guarantee and accelerated connectivity projects.
BJP-Shiv Sena Grand Alliance
Plans to conduct a thorough audit of 197 km of roads and implement a 10-year concrete work policy.
Water Supply
Shiv Sena (UBT) and MNS Alliance
Plans to build an independent dam and bring 1,116 MLD of water to the city.
BJP-Shiv Sena Grand Alliance
Aims to provide 24-hour water supply, revive buried ponds and wells, and build a municipal dam.
Healthcare
Shiv Sena (UBT) and MNS Alliance
Proposes a modern cancer hospital and improved medical facilities.
BJP-Shiv Sena Grand Alliance
Promises a cancer hospital, a grand hospital on the lines of AIIMS, and regular health check-up vans for women.
Education
Shiv Sena (UBT) and MNS Alliance
Plans to upgrade the Mumbai University sub-centre and build international-style schools.
BJP-Shiv Sena Grand Alliance
Aims to introduce semi-English medium in municipal schools and focus on skill development and digital education.
Environment
Shiv Sena (UBT) and MNS Alliance
Plans to use solar energy and set up an e-bus network.
BJP-Shiv Sena Grand Alliance
Aims to create a clean, green, and eco-friendly Thane with beautification of lakes and waste management projects.
- Election Date
- January 15, 2026
- Key Promises (Shiv Sena (UBT) and MNS)
- New roads, independent dam, healthcare and education reforms
- Key Promises (BJP-Shiv Sena)
- 24-hour water supply, infrastructure audit, healthcare and education initiatives
- Traffic Solutions (Shiv Sena (UBT) and MNS)
- New roads with 15-year guarantee, accelerated connectivity projects
- Water Solutions (Shiv Sena (UBT) and MNS)
- 1,116 MLD water supply, desalination plant, independent dam
- Healthcare Initiatives (Shiv Sena (UBT) and MNS)
- Modern cancer hospital, rapid bike ambulances, improved medical facilities
- Education Reforms (Shiv Sena (UBT) and MNS)
- Upgraded Mumbai University sub-centre, international-style schools
- Environmental Plans (Shiv Sena (UBT) and MNS)
- Shadow city initiative, solar energy mandate, e-bus network
- Welfare Schemes (Shiv Sena (UBT) and MNS)
- Tax rebates, new railway station, 24-hour hospital, trauma centre
- Infrastructure (BJP-Shiv Sena)
- Road audit, concrete work, footpath policy, hawker policy
- Water Supply (BJP-Shiv Sena)
- 24-hour water supply, water recycling, municipal dam
- Healthcare (BJP-Shiv Sena)
- Cancer hospital, AIIMS-like hospital, health check-up vans
- Education (BJP-Shiv Sena)
- Semi-English medium, skill development, digital education
- Environment (BJP-Shiv Sena)
- Lake beautification, waste management, underground garbage bins
Sources
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