Sena-NCP-Congress coalition 'commits to uphold' secular values; promises schemes for farmers, women - Key points
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.