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MUMBAI: Additional drinking water, improved bus and rail services and linking Mira Road and Bhayander to the Mumbai Metro project are some of the promises made by the Congress in their party manifesto for the Mira Bhayander Municipal Corporation (MBMC) polls to be held on August 12.The manifesto released by state Congress President Manikrao Thakre, promises to make efforts to extend the Mumbai Metro project upto Mira Road and Bhayander. In July this year, the Mumbai Metropolitan Regional Development Authority (MMRDA) had announced its plans to add more metro lines to the Western Express Highway from Bandra to Dahisar.The party manifesto also promises to improve road connectivity of the region and ensure better rail services for the residents.The manifesto has addressed the issue of water which is top most priority of the voters. Thakre promised that efforts were being made to get additional 100 mld water for the region from the Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation (MIDC). Thakre said that with the growing population of the region, the issue of water needs to be addressed.The Congress manifesto also promises to make the region into an educational hub with engineering, medical and law colleges. A special industrial zone and better facilities for industries have also promised in the manifesto. The Congress has promised to give special emphasis on environment protection and develop tourist spots in the region.The party has taken credit for the 100 bedded municipal hospital, blood bank, library, judicial academy, Kashimira flyover, skywalks, playgrounds, gardens and has claimed to have worked for it over the last 10 years. Projects like storm water drain, development of Jesal Park chowpatty, three new police stationsThakre promised that the state and central government will offer all possible help to make the various projects a success. The Congress will contest all the 95 seats and will fight the polls without the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP).