BJP unveils PMC poll manifesto with fare concessions and tax relief in Pune

Union Minister and Pune MP Murlidhar Mohol, Minister Chandrakant Patil, and Minister Madhuri Misal released the BJP manifesto ahead of the PMC polls (Source: Photo by Arul Horizon)

Legislators Hemant Rasane and Bhimrao Tapkir were also present at the launch of the manifesto in Pune on Wednesday (Source: Photo by Arul Horizon)

The manifesto promised fare concessions for women traveling by metro rail and PMPML city buses if BJP comes to power in the PMC (Source: Photo by Arul Horizon)

Citizens above 75 years will not be charged any fare for traveling in PMPML buses, according to the manifesto (Source: Photo by Arul Horizon)

Residential properties under 500 sq ft owned by economically weaker sections will get complete tax exemption, and the existing 40% property tax discount will continue for five years (Source: Photo by Arul Horizon)

BJP plans to extend the Pune metro from Khadakwasla to Kharadi and further to Pune airport in Lohegaon, with last-mile connectivity improvements (Source: Photo by Arul Horizon)

The party also announced a 120-km expansion of public transport routes and improvements to existing roads to ease Pune’s traffic problems (Source: Photo by Arul Horizon)

Major infrastructure projects, including metro rail, road development, and sewage treatment, will be undertaken with support from the state and Union governments (Source: Photo by Arul Horizon)

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Other promises include a convention centre like Bharat Mandapam, a data centre near Mumbai-Pune Expressway, tackling illegal hoardings, clearing encroached footpaths, developing Pune as a lake city, and planning Rs 44,000 crore investment for basic amenities (Source: Photo by Arul Horizon)