Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray released the party’s manifesto named ‘Vachan nama’ for the Lok Sabha elections 2024 on Thursday in Mumbai. The Shiv Sena (UBT) focuses on job creation and farmers.
Addressing a press conference, Udhdhav Thackeray alleged that the ‘financial centre in Mumbai is being moved to Gujarat’. He promised that he would establish the financial centre in Mumbai. The Shiv Sena (UBT) manifesto also stressed on employment opportunities for rural youth at the district level so that people from the state do not need to migrate.
The Shiv Sena UBT also promised to “not only waive farm loans but also revise the conditions concerning crop insurance”. He said agricultural equipment and seeds will be made free of Goods and Services Tax (GST). Thackeray also assured implementation of the Minimum Support Price (MSP) recommended by the Swaminathan Committee report.
The Shiv Sena (UBT) also proposed to establish of a new research wing within the agriculture department. This is aimed at providing farmers with expert guidance on crop selection to maximise market opportunities.
In the manifesto, the Shiv Sena(UBT) also promised to keep the prices of five essential goods under control for the next five years. The manifesto also said that only eco-friendly projects and industries will be developed in Maharashtra.
Disclaimer: This press release is sourced from News On AIR, Prasar Bharti and Press Information Bureau India (PIB).
