Ajit Pawar Fields Notorious Gangster Bandu Andekar, Family for Elections

• Notorious Pune gangster Bandu Andekar to file nomination for Ajit Pawar's NCP faction today, causing political stir.
• Court granted permission for Andekar, currently in custody, to contest, stating "contesting elections is a fundamental right."
• Strict court conditions include no show of strength, no slogans, no crowd; police escort for nomination filing.
• Three Andekar family members – Bandu, Laxmi Udaykant, and Sonali Andekar – are filing nominations at Bhawani Peth Zonal Office.
• Ajit Pawar faction reportedly backs them but maintains secrecy due to criminal backgrounds, anticipating political controversy.

Why It Matters: Ajit Pawar faction fields a notorious gangster and his family, sparking controversy over criminalization of politics.