Ajit Pawar's 'Gang of Robbers' Jab on BJP Signals Mahayuti Cracks
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Moneycontrol•05-01-2026, 14:42
Ajit Pawar's 'Gang of Robbers' Jab on BJP Signals Mahayuti Cracks
- •Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar called BJP a "gang of robbers" and "corrupt monster" over alleged tender irregularities in Pimpri-Chinchwad.
- •Pawar stated civic polls should focus on local issues, distinct from state or national alliances, despite his party being part of the Mahayuti.
- •He recently reconciled with uncle Sharad Pawar's NCP (SP) faction for the Pimpri-Chinchwad and Pune Municipal Corporation elections, effectively opposing BJP locally.
- •The move highlights growing tensions within the Mahayuti alliance, fueled by seat-sharing disputes and Pawar's discomfort with a junior role.
- •State BJP president Ravindra Chavan had previously cautioned against aligning with Ajit Pawar, citing concerns about certain leaders joining Mahayuti.
Why It Matters: Ajit Pawar's strong criticism of BJP and local alliance with Sharad Pawar expose deep cracks in Mahayuti.
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