Ajit Pawar Kicks Off Campaign for 8 Candidates in Pimpri Chinchwad Today

• Ajit Pawar will launch campaigns for 8 potential NCP candidates in Pimpri Chinchwad today, even before nominations are filed.
• This move follows failed alliance talks with BJP and Sharad Pawar's NCP due to symbol issues.
• Campaigns will begin for 4 candidates in Ward No. 1 (Vikas Sane, Yash Sane, Sadhana Netaji Kashid, Sangeeta Tamhane) and 4 in Ward No. 12 (Sharad Bhalekar, Pankaj Bhalekar, Charulata Sonawane, Seema Bhalekar).
• Ajit Pawar's NCP appears to have taken a lead in campaigning for municipal elections compared to the Bharatiya Janata Party.
• The early campaign launch raises questions about Sharad Pawar's faction's candidates or a potential compromise.

Why It Matters: Ajit Pawar begins early campaigning for 8 NCP candidates in Pimpri Chinchwad, signaling a solo push.