Dhangekar's 'Earthquake' in Pune? Son to Contest Independently Amid Mahayuti Rift

• Pune's Mahayuti alliance faces internal strife, highlighted by the Jain Boarding House land controversy involving Murlidhar Mohol and Ravindra Dhangekar.
• Shiv Sena Shinde faction leader Ravindra Dhangekar feels cornered by BJP over seat-sharing for upcoming municipal elections.
• Dhangekar alleges BJP is allocating unwinnable seats to the Shinde faction in Pune.
• In response, Dhangekar plans to field his son, Pranav Dhangekar, as an independent candidate from Ward No. 24.
• This move could significantly impact the Mahayuti's official candidate and be a major blow to Eknath Shinde.

Why It Matters: Ravindra Dhangekar plans to field his son independently, signaling a major rift within Pune's Mahayuti.