The BJP-led Mahayuti alliance, comprising the BJP, Shiv Sena (Eknath Shinde faction), and Republican Party of India (Athawale), unveiled its manifesto for the upcoming Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections on January 11, 2026. A prominent and highly discussed promise within the manifesto is the commitment to deploy Artificial Intelligence (AI) to identify and deport alleged illegal Bangladeshi and Rohingya immigrants residing in Mumbai. Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, who released the manifesto, explicitly stated that an AI tool would be developed with the assistance of the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) to achieve this goal, with the aim of 'freeing Mumbai' of such migrants. This claim has been widely reported and corroborated by various credible Indian news outlets. Beyond the immigration aspect, the Mahayuti manifesto outlines a comprehensive plan focusing on urban development, public services, and governance. Key promises include a 50 percent fare concession for women traveling on BEST buses, expanding public transport with new electric vehicles and upgraded railway services, and ensuring a 'flood-free Mumbai' within five years through advanced technology and infrastructure improvements. The alliance also pledged to provide interest-free loans for women entrepreneurs, offer affordable housing, and implement technology-led, corruption-free civic governance. The manifesto emphasizes a blend of 'Japanese technology' with local administration to tackle civic issues and deliver services via mobile phones.