The Ajit Pawar-led Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) on Wednesday released its manifesto for the BMC Election 2026, promising inclusive development, transparent governance and large-scale infrastructure upgrades to transform Mumbai into a global city. Pics/Atul Kamble

Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis announces an ambitious “Paatal Lok” underground tunnel network to decongest Mumbai, promising faster travel, improved connectivity to BKC and the airport, and average speeds of 80 kmph in the coming years. (Pics/Sayyed Sameed Abedi)