NCP Factions Unite in Indapur: Patil's Daughter, Bharane's Son Contest Together

• Both factions of the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) have reconciled in Indapur, Pune, ahead of Zilla Parishad elections.
• The unity aims to prevent a repeat of the poor performance seen in the recent Municipal Corporation elections in Pune and Pimpri Chinchwad.
• Harshvardhan Patil's daughter, Ankita Patil, and Dattatray Bharane's son, Shriraj Bharane, are contesting the Zilla Parishad elections on the NCP symbol.
• Rival leaders Datta Mama Bharane and Harshvardhan Patil have announced they will campaign for each other's children, signaling a strong alliance.
• Ankita Patil Thackeray filed her nomination for the Zilla Parishad from the Bawada group, while Shriraj Bharane filed from the Bori Panchayat Samiti constituency.

Why It Matters: NCP rivals Harshvardhan Patil and Datta Bharane unite, fielding their children together for Zilla Parishad elections.