Congress's promise to make Pune a tourism hub: 'Pune First' manifesto released

Pune: The Maharashtra Congress party has released its new manifesto for the 2026 Pune Municipal Corporation elections. Titled 'Pune First', this manifesto outlines various schemes and promises to address the city's major problems. The manifesto was released in the presence of senior leaders Prithviraj Chavan and Satej Patil.
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The main points of the manifesto are as follows:
Pothole-free roads and infrastructure: A promise to make all roads in the city pothole-free and develop robust infrastructure. This will make daily life easier.
Freedom from traffic congestion: New plans to reduce traffic jams in the city, such as new roads and strengthening of public transport.
Equal water supply: A promise to ensure equal and sufficient water supply in every area. Criticizing the failures during the BJP's tenure, the Congress has placed special emphasis on this.
Strengthening PMPML: Strengthening the Pune Mahanagar Parivahan Mahamandal (PMPML) by providing more buses and facilities.
Education and health facilities: Development of municipal schools and health centers, which will provide better facilities to common citizens.
Pollution control: Green initiatives and environmental protection measures to make the city pollution-free.
Tourism capital: Development of cultural and historical sites to make Pune a tourism capital, which will boost employment and the economy.
Referring to the BJP's previous promises, the Congress stated that their policies have exacerbated the city's problems. An appeal has been made to the people of Pune to give the Congress a five-year opportunity to support the city's development. This manifesto focuses on the overall development of the city and promises to fulfill the expectations of the citizens.