BJP Shocked in Pune: Amol Balwadkar Joins NCP After Ticket Denial, Ajit Pawar Gains

• Former BJP corporator Amol Balwadkar was denied a ticket for Pune Municipal Corporation elections at the last minute.
• The denial is linked to a dispute between Balwadkar and BJP leader Chandrakant Patil.
• Disappointed, Balwadkar immediately joined the NCP under Ajit Pawar, who offered him candidature.
• Balwadkar, a former corporator from Baner-Balewadi, felt betrayed by BJP despite his loyalty.
• He stated BJP suffered a loss by denying him a ticket, while he gained entry and candidature from NCP.

Why It Matters: BJP's last-minute ticket denial to Amol Balwadkar leads to his defection to NCP, strengthening Ajit Pawar.