Maval Political Earthquake: Ajit Pawar Suffers Major Blow as Key Leader Joins BJP

• Prashant Bhagwat, Maval Taluka NCP Vice President, resigned after his wife Megha Bhagwat was overlooked for a Zilla Parishad ticket.
• Megha Bhagwat, a strong NCP aspirant, was allegedly sidelined for an 'imported' Congress candidate in Indori-Varale constituency.
• Prashant Bhagwat and Megha Bhagwat, former supporters of MLA Sunil Shelke, joined BJP in the presence of Murlidhar Mohol and Bala Bhegade.
• This move is seen as a significant setback for NCP in Maval, highlighting internal conflict over loyalists versus 'imported' candidates.
• The political upheaval is expected to impact the upcoming Zilla Parishad and Panchayat Samiti elections in Maval.

Why It Matters: A key NCP leader in Maval, Prashant Bhagwat, and his wife joined BJP, dealing a major blow to Ajit Pawar.