Fadnavis: BJP, NCP to have 'friendly fight' in Pune, Pimpri Chinchwad polls

• BJP and NCP (Ajit Pawar faction) will contest separately in Pune and Pimpri Chinchwad municipal elections.
• Maharashtra Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis announced this, terming it a "friendly fight."
• The decision aims to prevent opponents from gaining an advantage if the parties allied.
• Elections for 29 municipal corporations across Maharashtra have been announced.
• Fadnavis expressed confidence in BJP winning the Mumbai Municipal Corporation elections.

Why It Matters: This decision alters local election dynamics and alliance strategies.