Ajit Pawar's NCP Hits Jackpot in Local Polls Amidst Sena-BJP Infighting

• NCP, led by Ajit Pawar, benefited significantly from internal disputes within the Grand Alliance (Shiv Sena-BJP) in municipal council and nagar panchayat elections.
• In Badlapur and Ambernath Municipal Councils, NCP emerged as a kingmaker, securing the Deputy Mayor positions.
• In Ambernath, Shiv Sena (Shinde faction) formed an alliance with NCP, excluding BJP, leading to Sadashiv Patil (NCP) becoming Deputy Mayor.
• In Kulgaon Badlapur, BJP formed a pre-election alliance with NCP, securing a majority over Shiv Sena, and Priyanka Damle (NCP) was elected Deputy Mayor unopposed.
• The infighting between Shiv Sena and BJP allowed NCP to gain key positions, highlighting strategic political maneuvering.

Why It Matters: Ajit Pawar's NCP capitalized on Shiv Sena-BJP conflicts, securing Deputy Mayor posts in key municipal councils.