Amit Shah Releases BJP Manifesto For Maharastra Elections; Promises Strict Anti-Conversion Law, Hike In ‘Ladki Bahin Yojna’ Money & Jobs

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday released the BJP election manifesto for Maharastra Assembly Elections, hailing it as a “reflection of the aspirations of the people of Maharashtra”. In an event in Mumbai, also attended by Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, and state BJP chief Chandrashekhar Bawankule, Shah highlighted the manifesto’s vision focussing on youth, farmers and women. The manifesto promises to create 25 lakh jobs for the youth in the next five years and on the other hand has vowed to hike the financial assistance for women under the much touted ‘Ladki Bahin Yojna’ scheme from Rs 1,500 to Rs 2,100 along with providing loan waiver for farmers

“The manifesto reflects the genuine needs and aspirations of the people of Maharashtra. This state is a leader. Even Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj began his journey here. This manifesto embodies the spirit of Maharashtra,” Amit Shah said while stressing on their fight against the Congress, NCP Sharad Pawar and Uddhav Thackeray’s Shiv Sena (UBT).


What The Manifesto Assures -

1: Women -

A monthly financial support of Rs 2,100 for women, totaling Rs 25,200 annually. Plans to empower 50 lakh women as 'lakhpati didis' (wealthy women) by 2027, with an allocation of Rs 1,000 crore in revolving funds.

2: Farmers -

Loan waivers of up to Rs 15,000. A 20% subsidy on the Minimum Support Price (MSP) for agricultural produce. Reduction in electricity bills for the agricultural sector. Farmers will receive a refund of the GST paid on fertilizers, easing their financial burden.

“The Bhavantar Yojana will empower farmers to purchase inputs at better prices, and once the Model Code of Conduct ends, funds will be directly transferred into farmers’ accounts ” Devender Fadnavis said.

3: Youth -

A stipend of Rs 10,000 for 10 lakh students. Establishment of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Aspiration Centres in every district to promote entrepreneurship. A statewide skill census initiative.

Public Health Measures:

Introduction of the Vivekananda Youth Health Card, providing annual health check-ups for youngsters. A new policy with Aadhaar-enabled services for senior citizens, including dedicated Out-Patient Departments (OPDs).


For Senior Citizens:

An increased monthly pension of Rs 2,100, summing up to Rs 25,200 annually.


On Caste Census:

No commitment to a caste census was mentioned. However, the manifesto included a promise of interest-free loans up to Rs 15 lakh for individuals from SC, ST, and OBC communities.


On Religion:

The ruling alliance pledged to introduce an anti-conversion law if re-elected.​