Salient points of address of Hon'ble Union Home Minister & Minister of Cooperation and senior BJP leader Shri Amit Shah while launching BJP’s ‘Sankalp Patra’ for Maharashtra Assembly Election in Mumbai, Maharashtra
BJP's manifesto is a reflection of the people’s aspirations and a commitment to building a strong, prosperous, and secure Maharashtra while preserving its cultural heritage
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All the MVA's schemes are centered around appeasement, disregarding Maharashtra's culture and driven by a desire to attain power by any means
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Under Modi Ji's leadership, the Mahayuti alliance is moving forward for the welfare of Maharashtra based on principles, while the Aghadi coalition remains entangled in internal contradictions
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BJP's manifesto is like a line drawn in stone; the promises made by the BJP are always fulfilled
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The credibility of MVA's promises has sunk lower than 'Paatal', while the people of the entire country trust the promises made by the Mahayuti
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Before coming to power in Maharashtra, Congress has openly revealed its plan to grant SC, ST, and OBC reservation to Muslims
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During the MVA government, Maharashtra slipped to fourth place in FDI, while in the past two years under the Mahayuti government, Maharashtra has attracted the highest FDI in the country
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Whenever the Mahayuti government comes to power in Maharashtra, the state progresses rapidly. But whenever the Maha Vikas Aghadi coalition comes to power, it only results in political turmoil in Maharashtra
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Since independence, the Constitution has never been insulted in the way Rahul Gandhi and Congress did by distributing blank books in the name of copies of the Constitution
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For the first time after independence, the oath of the Chief Minister in Jammu and Kashmir was taken in accordance with the Constitution drafted by Dr. Ambedkar. This is a true tribute to Babasaheb
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Hon’ble Union Home Minister & Minister of Cooperation and senior BJP leader Shri Amit Shah today released the Bharatiya Janata Party’s Sankalp Patra for the Maharashtra Assembly Election in Mumbai, Maharashtra. During the event, BJP Maharashtra President Shri Chandrashekhar Bawankule, Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Shri Devendra Fadnavis, Union Minister Shri Piyush Goyal, BJP National General Secretary Shri Vinod Tawde and other leaders were present. Shri Shah highlighted the achievements of the NDA-led Mahayuti government in Maharashtra, emphasizing economic growth and infrastructure development. He criticized the MVA alliance for its internal contradictions and failure to deliver on promises and its alignment with groups that oppose Maharashtra’s cultural and social values.
Shri Shah remarked that the release of the Sankalpa Patra represents the aspirations of the people of Maharashtra and reflects the greatness of its land. Maharashtra has been at the forefront of leadership in every field nationwide for centuries. The Bhakti movement started here, the struggle for freedom was led by Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj from this very land and the social revolution also began in Maharashtra. The NDA-led Mahayuti government has worked towards honoring farmers, implementing measures for the welfare of the poor and has introduced schemes to empower women and enhance their dignity. Additionally, the Mahayuti government has undertaken efforts to restore and preserve the nation's heritage.
Union Home Minister highlighted that for the first time after Jammu and Kashmir's return to freedom, the state's election and the Chief Minister's oath were taken in accordance with Dr. Ambedkar's Constitution, which is the highest tribute to Dr. Ambedkar. Following the abrogation of Article 370, leaders in Jammu and Kashmir swore allegiance to the true Constitution of India, a moment of pride for the entire nation. Through the Sankalpa Patra, the Mahayuti government has committed to promoting the legacies of great leaders, preserving cultural heritage and advancing national traditions. The Sankalpa Patra outlines plans to create a strong, prosperous, and secure Maharashtra.
Shri Shah pointed out that in the upcoming Maharashtra elections, the Mahayuti is contesting against the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA). The MVA's policies are driven by a hunger for power, focused on appeasement and undermining ideological values and are disconnected from Maharashtra's culture. The MVA’s approach seeks to manipulate the state's traditions for political gain. Shri Shah appealed to the people of Maharashtra to grant their mandate to the Mahayuti for a third consecutive term. For the first time in 2014, the people of Maharashtra gave their mandate to the Mahayuti. Under the leadership of the Bharatiya Janata Party, the Mahayuti government was formed. In 2019 as well, the mandate was in favor of the Bharatiya Janata Party and the Mahayuti, but the mandate was betrayed in the greed for power and the people's decision was disregarded. Ultimately, an artificial and fabricated government was formed, which did not last long and the government collapsed, leading to the formation of the Mahayuti government again.
Union Home Minister emphasized that under the leadership of Hon'ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi Ji, Mahayuti is united and moving forward on the foundation of principles to work for the welfare of Maharashtra. The election campaign of those claiming to form an MVA government is also surrounded by internal contradictions. Shri Shah questioned Uddhav Thackeray, asking whether he could ask Congress leader Rahul Gandhi to say just two good words about Veer Savarkar. Could any Congress leader speak even two positive sentences about Balasaheb Thackeray? The people of Maharashtra must understand the internal contradictions within the MVA alliance, as those dreaming of forming such a government need to be exposed to the public.
Shri Shah underscored that whenever the Bharatiya Janata Party presents its Sankalpa Patra, it marks a decisive commitment, a clear line of action. The entire country has witnessed, whether at the state or central level, that whenever a government led by the Bharatiya Janata Party, the NDA or the Mahayuti has been formed, it has consistently worked with determination to convert its ‘Sankalpa’ into ‘Siddhi.’ No one ever imagined that Article 370 would be abrogated. But under the leadership of Hon'ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi Ji, the NDA government made it a reality. Similarly, no one believed that the CAA (Citizenship Amendment Act) or the UCC (Uniform Civil Code) could be introduced in India. Nobody expected that Triple Talaq would be abolished in this country. And nobody thought that, after 550 years, Ram Mandir would be built at Ram Janmabhoomi, on the very site of Bhagwan Ram's birthplace, with the honor and respect it deserves.
Union Home Minister underscored that the BJP-led NDA government promised a Samriddh Bharat, and within just ten years, India's economy has surged from being the 11th largest to the 5th largest in the world. Furthermore, this promise remains on track, with India’s economy projected to become the 3rd largest in the world by 2027. Under the BJP government, 7 crore poor people have been provided with houses, electricity, gas, toilets, clean drinking water, free food grains, and free healthcare. In contrast, the MVA government has been marked by empty promises. Even the AICC President had to acknowledge that Congress leaders should be more cautious when making promises, as they often fail to deliver. This can be seen in states like Himachal Pradesh, where Congress reneged on its commitments; Telangana, where it failed to fulfill its pledges; and Karnataka, where the Congress government also backed out of its promises.
Shri Shah highlighted that the credibility of the MVA's promises has reached an all-time low, while the people of India continue to have faith in the commitments made by the Mahayuti. The situation has descended to such a level of disgrace that the very Constitution under which Rahul Gandhi took his oath in Parliament—the same Constitution he used to invoke Dr. Ambedkar's ideals—were found to be completely blank and not a single word was written in it when a journalist opened the copy of that Constitution. This marks the greatest insult to the Constitution of India, something that has never happened in the 76 years since India's independence. This is not just an insult to the Constitution, but to the Constituent Assembly and Baba Saheb Ambedkar and it is Congress that has disrespected them.
Union Home Minister pointed out that the All India Ulema Board had demanded reservations for minorities, and the Maharashtra Congress President Nana Patole acknowledged this demand, showing his support for it. Whether the people of Maharashtra agree with the Congress party’s position on this issue. Is the public in Maharashtra in favor of diverting reservations meant for SCs, STs and OBCs to Muslims? The Indian Constitution does not support reservations based on religion, yet Congress has promised to implement this policy even before coming to power. The people should be aware of this issue and its potential impact.
Shri Shah pointed out that Uddhav Thackeray is allied with those who opposed the abrogation of Article 370, those who opposed the construction of the Ram Mandir, those who used abusive language against Veer Savarkar, those who opposed the name Sambhajinagar and with those who opposed the implementation of CAA and UCC. Uddhav Thackeray is allied with those opposing the Wakf Amendment Bill. The people of Maharashtra should know that Hon'ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi Ji has introduced a bill in Parliament to amend the Wakf Board Act. Following the 2013 Wakf law amendments during Congress rule, its implications were such that many villages, farmers' lands, houses, and even temples were declared Wakf properties. Now, when the BJP has introduced appropriate amendments to address these issues, the MVA allies are opposing it. Opposing the Wakf Amendment Bill could lead to further such acquisitions by the Wakf Board in the future.
Union Home Minister stated that the double-engine government has achieved significant development for Maharashtra over nearly 10 years. Sharad Pawar, who served as a minister during the UPA regime from 2004 to 2014, must answer what he accomplished for the people of Maharashtra. In those 10 years, the UPA government allocated only ₹1,91,384 crore, whereas Shri Narendra Modi Ji’s government has provided ₹10,15,890 crore. The MVA has done an injustice to the people of Maharashtra, despite being in power at both the Center and State levels. In contrast, the Mahayuti government has boosted the irrigation sector, achieving a 30% increase in irrigation coverage. Significant work has been done to develop and link the Naar-Paar, Damanganga, Godavari, and Vaitarna rivers, strengthening the state’s water network. Eleven Vande Bharat trains were launched and 128 railway stations are being upgraded. Metro expansion took place in Mumbai, Pune, and Nagpur. New airports and terminals were constructed in Sindhudurg and Sindhi. Marine Drive and Bandra-Worli Sea Link, Mumbai's coastal road worth ₹13,000 crore was completed.
Shri Amit Shah highlighted that the Vashi Bridge expansion, Metro Phase 1 and Atal Setu Trans Harbour Link construction were completed, while the decision for the construction of Vadhavan Port, valued at ₹76,000 crore, was made, which will become Asia's largest port. The Wainganga-Nalganga and Gosi Khurd projects, set to divert 63 TMC of water to Vidarbha, will irrigate 3,71,000 hectares of land across Nagpur, Wardha, Amravati, Yavatmal, Akola and Buldhana districts. This ₹85,000 crore project is expected to be completed within 10 years, greatly benefiting Vidarbha. A 34 km tunnel from Khadakwasla Dam to Phursungi was constructed at a cost of ₹2,200 crore. Solapur Airport was inaugurated and new terminals were built in Pune and Kolhapur. A new multipurpose port in Palghar district has also been approved. Additionally, two pumped hydro storage projects with a combined capacity of 2,800 MW, including a 1,800 MW plant in Shirawata, Pune and a 1,000 MW plant in Bhivpuri, Raigad, were initiated with an investment of ₹13,000 crore.
Shri Shah remarked that there is a current narrative suggesting a lack of investment in Maharashtra, but during MVA’s brief time in power, Maharashtra’s ranking in investment slipped, with FDI dropping to the fourth spot. Since the formation of the Mahayuti government under Shri Eknath Shinde, Shri Devendra Fadnavis, and Shri Ajit Pawar, Maharashtra has regained the top position in FDI for two consecutive years. Shri Shah criticized Sharad Pawar, stating that his claims are baseless, and attempts to create controversies through false allegations and misleading narratives have not succeeded. This time, he said, Maharashtra stands firmly with Mahayuti.
Key points of the Sankalp Patra:
● Increase in the Ladli Behna Yojana and old-age pension. Farmers will receive loan waivers, and the Kisan Samman Nidhi will be raised from ₹12,000 to ₹15,000 annually.
● Inflation will be controlled through a Price Stabilization Fund.
● 10 lakh talented students will be provided with a monthly stipend of ₹10,000 to support further studies and opportunities.
● Roads will be constructed in 45,000 villages.
● Insurance coverage will be provided to ASHA and Anganwadi workers and their monthly salary will be raised to ₹15,000.
● The electricity bill will be reduced by 30% and the savings will be invested in solar and renewable energy.
● By 2028, the Mahayuti government aims to make Maharashtra a $1 trillion economy, contributing significantly to Hon’ble PM Shri Narendra Modi Ji’s vision of a $5 trillion Indian economy.
● Under the Make in Maharashtra policy, Maharashtra will be developed as a leading manufacturing state.
● The country’s first Artificial Intelligence university will be established in Maharashtra.
● Aeronautics and space centers will be set up in Nagpur, Pune, Sambhajinagar, Ahilyanagar, and Nashik.
● To increase farmers' income, SGST relief will be provided by refunding the SGST paid by farmers as a subsidy.
● An MSP of ₹6,000 per quintal will be provided for soybeans and soybean processing units will be set up.
● Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi Ji's Lakhpati Didi Yojana, which empowers women economically, will be advanced by the Maharashtra Mahayuti government. The government will create 50 lakh Lakhpati Didi in Maharashtra, with 500 self-help groups being trained. Several industrial systems will be established, with an annual fund of ₹1,000 crore allocated for this initiative.
● Under the “Akshay Ann Yojana”, the free ration provided every month will include rice, jowar, peanuts, oil, salt, turmeric, mustard, cumin and spices.
● Maharashtra will be the first state to implement the Skill Census. Based on the talent of students, they will be provided with appropriate opportunities.
● Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Aakanksha Kendra will be created which will create 10 lakh new entrepreneurs.
● The Maharashtra Mahayuti government will provide interest-free loans up to ₹15 lakh for people from Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes to start their entrepreneurial ventures, with the government guaranteeing the loan.
● Reimbursement of tuition fee and examination fee will be provided to eligible students of OBC, SEBC, EWS, NT, and VJNT.
● Maharashtra is home to many ancient and historic forts, which are symbols of the state's pride and play a significant role in its historical and cultural development. To preserve and promote this historical and cultural heritage of Maharashtra, a Fort Development Authority (FDA) will be established.
● A priority policy will be adopted for senior citizens, under which the implementation of Aadhaar-enabled Service Delivery (AESD) will ensure automatic service delivery for each senior citizen.
● A strict law will be enacted against forced and fraudulent religious conversions, ensuring protection from coercive and deceptive religious conversions.
● To prevent loss of life and property caused by wildlife such as tigers, leopards, elephants, nilgai, wild boars and monkeys in agricultural and human settlement areas and to reduce human-animal conflict, modern technologies like Artificial Intelligence (AI), drones and radio collars will be effectively used.
Union Home Minister & Minister of Cooperation Shri Shah stated that this manifesto has been created by incorporating the suggestions of every section, region, age group and social class of Maharashtra. This manifesto is a reflection of the aspirations of the people of Maharashtra. Whenever a BJP-led government forms in Maharashtra, the state progresses, but when the Congress-led alliance government comes to power, only politics is played. To empower the youth of Maharashtra and make the state the leading one in the country across all sectors, it is essential to form a Mahayuti government under the leadership of Hon'ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi Ji. Shri Shah appealed to the people to vote for the BJP, Shiv Sena, and NCP Mahayuti alliance with the lotus, bow, and clock symbols to ensure a landslide victory.
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