The mass defection marks a critical turning point in the region’s political history, signalling the near-complete dismantling of a power structure that for over two decades symbolised the Pawar family’s urban dominance
21 December,2025 02:49 PM IST | Pune | Archana Dahiwal
Pawar said the remarks indicated that political decisions were being driven by narrow self-interest, adding that the BJP had begun “revealing its true colours,” with its allied parties appearing to endorse or remain silent on the developments
16 December,2025 12:32 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Maharashtra CM Fadnavis said the Mahayuti alliance, which includes BJP, Shiv Sena, and NCP, will generally work together. However, in Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad, the BJP and the Ajit Pawar-led NCP are likely to contest separately, in what he called a friendly contest
16 December,2025 12:18 PM IST | Pune | mid-day online correspondent
Pawar underlined that the NCP's immediate focus would be to strengthen its organisation and ensure a strong performance in the twin civic bodies; Maharashtra Chief Minister Fadnavis said the ruling Mahayuti alliance was working to contest the civic polls together in most parts of the state
16 December,2025 09:18 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentADVERTISEMENT
