The BJP has expelled 40 workers and leaders across 37 assembly constituencies for not following party discipline and breaking it ahead of the Maharashtra assembly elections scheduled to take place on November 20.
This comes a day after the Mahayut alliance in the state, comprising the BJP, Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena, and Ajit Pawar's NCP, released a much-anticipated poll manifesto with the vision of "unprecedented prosperity and development."
Names of Leaders and Workers Expelled
During a public meeting held in Kolhapur North, Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, Deputy Chief Ministers Devendra Fadnavis and Ajit Pawar jointly launched the manifesto, highlighting the alliance's commitment to transformative growth and a progressive future for the state.
With a 10-point agenda, the Mahayuti aims to bring in a prosperous Maharashtra--from economic relief for farmers and job creation for the youth to women's safety and social security for senior citizens.
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At the heart of the manifesto is a commitment to increase financial aid and support across sectors. Under the 'Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana' scheme, monthly allowances for women will be raised from Rs 1,500 to Rs 2,100, with 25,000 new police recruits to boost women's safety.
Under the " Shetkari Sanman Yojna, " farmers will benefit from a loan waiver and enhanced annual support of Rs 15,000, along with a 20% MSP subsidy. The manifest said senior citizens' monthly pensions will also increase to Rs 2,100, ensuring dignity in their later years.