From free meds to Rs 3,000 to women: What MVA's poll manifesto offers Maharashtra voters

The Maha Vikas Aghadi alliance has unveiled its election manifesto, targeting key demographics with a range of promises. The alliance pledges financial aid for women, free healthcare services, and significant agricultural reforms. Loan waivers, incentives for consistent loan repayment, and unemployment benefits are central to their appeal to farmers and youth.

NEW DELHI: Maha Vikas Aghadi alliance on Wednesday released its poll manifesto for the upcoming Maharashtra assembly elections . From free medicines to Rs 3,000 per month to women, the MVA has focused on the marginalised sections including farmers. The Shiv Sena (UBT)-NCP(SP)-Congress alliance also unveiled the Krishi Sammruddhi Yojana , which promises farmers a loan waiver of up to Rs 3 lakh.

Additionally, farmers who regularly repay crop loans will receive an incentive of Rs 50,000 under the scheme, the manifesto said. "Maha Vikas Aghadi's 'Panchasutri of Public Service' for Maharashtra," said Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on X. He went on to list out the guarantees assured to the state voters.

Rs 3000 per month to women Free bus service for women and girls To conduct caste wise census 50% reservation limit will be removed Health insurance up to 25 lakhs Free medicines Farmers loan waiver up to Rs 3 lakh Incentive of Rs 50,000 for regular loan repayment Assistance upto Rs 4,000 per month to unemployed youth.