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Pawar Family Unites for Pune Civic Polls, Sharad Pawar Not Involved in Decision

The Ajit Pawar and Sharad Pawar factions of the NCP have formed an alliance for the upcoming Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad municipal elections. MLA Rohit Pawar clarified that the decision was made after consultations with local party workers, not by patriarch Sharad Pawar. Both parties will contest on their respective symbols, maintaining separate identities while cooperating locally. This follows a similar alliance in Pimpri-Chinchwad, though the NCP will contest the Mumbai civic polls independently.

Key Points: Pawar Factions Ally for Pune Civic Polls, Sharad Pawar Not Involved

  • Pawar factions ally for Pune polls
  • Sharad Pawar not in decision loop
  • Alliance based on worker consensus
  • Parties to keep separate symbols
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Pawars unite for Pune civic polls after Pimpri-Chinchwad, 'Sharad Pawar not involved in decision making', says Rohit Pawar

NCP factions unite for Pune & Pimpri-Chinchwad civic polls. Rohit Pawar says Sharad Pawar not part of decision-making; alliance based on worker consensus.

"Pawar Saheb is not involved in this entire decision-making process. - Rohit Pawar"

Pune, December 29

After Pimpri-Chinchwad, the uncle-nephew duo of Ajit Pawar and Sharad Pawar have joined hands for the Pune civic polls, Nationalist Congress Party MLA Rohit Pawar announced on Monday.

Speaking to reporters, Rohit Pawar said that both parties will contest on their respective symbols.

Interestingly, he said that NCP-SCP patriarch Sharad Pawar was not involved in the decision-making process for the alliance, and MP Supriya Sule held a meeting with party workers in Pune.

Rohit Pawar said, "After speaking with all the party workers, Supriya Sule herself also interacted with the workers from Pune. Subsequently, discussions were held with workers from Pimpri-Chinchwad. This is a fight of the workers and their election. Therefore, after listening to their views and understanding their concerns, it was decided that both NCP factions will contest the polls together in Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad. However, both parties will contest on their respective symbols."

"This decision has been taken only for Pune and Pimpri Chinchwad, and that too after listening to the local workers and with their consent. Pawar Saheb is not involved in this entire decision-making process. Such senior leaders have never directly participated in municipal corporation elections. He only said that the views of those who fought for us should be heard and understood, and that decisions should be taken in accordance with what the workers decide. Therefore, this alliance has been formed in Pune and Pimpri Chinchwad," he added.

Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad will hold municipal elections alongside 27 other civic bodies in Maharashtra on January 15, 2026.

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar on Sunday announced an alliance with NCP-SP for the upcoming civic polls in Pimpri-Chinchwad, terming it a moment of "family unity."

Pawar was addressing an election campaign rally in Pimpri-Chinchwad and announced the development. The parties are also contesting the Pune local body polls in alliance.

Meanwhile, for the high-profile Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation elections, the NCP has decided to go solo and has announced a list of 37 candidates.

The results for the civic polls will be announced on January 16.

- ANI

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Priya S
Interesting that Sharad Pawar is not involved. Shows this is a purely tactical, ground-level decision by the local cadre. Smart move to listen to the workers. But will this "unity" last beyond the municipal elections? The real test will be the state assembly polls.
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Aditya G
Contesting on separate symbols but in alliance? This is so confusing for the common voter. Are they with the government or in opposition? This kind of political jugglery (chamatkar) only creates distrust. We need clear ideologies, not convenient partnerships.
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Sarah B
As someone who has lived in Pune for years, the infighting between NCP factions was affecting basic civic works. If this alliance means better coordination for water supply, roads, and waste management, I'm all for it. Just deliver on the promises, please.
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Meera T
Supriya Sule taking the lead and listening to workers is a good sign. Grassroots feedback is important. Hope this worker-centric approach translates into candidates who actually care about their wards and not just party politics. 🤞
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Vikram M
"Family unity" for polls but going solo in Mumbai? Seems like a very calculated, city-specific strategy. They are consolidating where they are strong (Pune region) and testing waters elsewhere. Classic Pawar-style politics. Let's see if the voters buy it.

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