India, Jan. 12 -- Amid much anticipation, and jibes from the opposition, the Mahayuti alliance on Sunday unveiled its manifesto at the Mumbai Cricket Association, with chief minister Devendra Fadnavis and deputy chief minister Eknath Shinde leading the launch in the presence of senior BJP, Shiv Sena and RPI leaders.

The manifesto, termed a vachannama, promises the moon in every issue currently plaguing Mumbaikars from affordable housing and air pollution to the woes of the BEST public transport system, gaothans, mill workers and even pedestrians. The Mahayuti claims it will "bring back the Marathi manoos" exiled to the outskirts of the city and will strengthen Marathi culture. It also has a clutch of enticements lined up such as half-pri...