The coalition released the common minimum programme (CMP) of the three parties, titled 'Prosperous and Progressive Maharashtra', ahead of Uddhav Thackeray's swearing-in as the chief minister of Maharashtra.
Ahead of Shiv Sena president Uddhav Thackeray's swearing-in as the chief minister of Maharashtra, the three-party alliance of the Sena, the NCP and the Congress released their common minimum programme (CMP) for the coalition government.
The three alliance of partners of the Maha Vikas Aghadi have said they "commit to uphold the secular values enshrined in the Constitution" as they promise to bring several schemes for farmers, youth and women.
The common minimum programme was drafted by the senior leaders of the three parties over the course of several meetings last week. The final draft was then presented to the top leadership of the parties, including respective presidents for the approval.
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The Congress' hesitation over joining hands with Shiv Sena, known for its politics of Hindutva, was apparently overcome by a commitment to uphold “secular values”.
Key promises from the manifestos of all the three parties have been included in the CMP.
Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray will take oath as the 18th chief minister of Maharashtra at a grand ceremony at Mumbai's Shivaji Park on Thursday.
Three ministers - two each from the Sena, the NCP and the Congress - are expected to take oath along with Thackeray.
The Shiv Sena chief was on Tuesday elected as the leader of 'Maha Vikas Aghadi' by the MLAs of his party, NCP and the Congress.
Here are some details on the common minimum programme (CMP) of Sena-NCP-Congress coalition government.
1. Preamble
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"The alliance partners commit to uphold the secular values enshrined in the Constitution. On contentious issue of national importance as well as of state importance especially having repercussions/consequences on the secular fabric of the nation, the Shiv Sena, the NCP and the Congress will take a joint view after holding consultations and arriving at a consensus."
2. Farmers issues
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CMP promises immediate assistance & loan waiver for farmers. Crop Insurance Scheme to be revised to ensure immediate compensation to the farmers who have lost their crops.
Eknath Shinde, Shiv Sena at the press conference of 'Maha Vikas Aghadi' (NCP-Congress-Shiv Sena alliance): In Maharashtra, farmers are facing problems. This government will do best for farmers.
3. Unemployment and women issues
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Unemployment
The process of filling all vacancies in state government will be initiated immediately.
There will be a compulsion and a law will be enacted to ensure 80% reservation for locals in the existing & new companies.
Women
Women's safety to be highest priority of the government.
Free education for girls from EWS category.
4. Minorities
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"The government shall adopt various schemes to eliminate the social, educational and economic backwardness of the minority community and implement Constitutional safeguards for its security welfare in letter and spirit."
5. Coordination Committee
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"There will be two coordination committees, one for coordination within the State Cabinet and the other for coordination among the alliance partners."
