India, Jan. 4 -- The Shiv Sena (UBT)-MNS alliance on Sunday unveiled a joint manifesto promising free electricity, a Rs.1,500 monthly allowance for women domestic helps and fish vendors, and a waiver of property tax for homes up to 700 sq ft, as it sharpened its pitch to Mumbai voters ahead of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections.

The manifesto, titled "Vachan Nama, Shabd Thackerencha", was released at Shiv Sena Bhawan during a joint press conference attended by Uddhav Thackeray and Raj Thackeray, marking Raj Thackeray's return to the venue after nearly two decades. The cover prominently features the two cousins alongside Shiv Sena founder Balasaheb Thackeray.

Although the alliance also includes the NCP (SP), no senior...