Nilesh Lanke Defends Ajit Pawar's 'Criminal Family' Tickets, Hints at NCP Reunion

• Ajit Pawar's NCP faction faces criticism for giving Pune Municipal Corporation election tickets to four members from criminal families.
• NCP Sharadchandra Pawar MP Nilesh Lanke surprisingly defended Ajit Pawar's decision, stating candidates must be 'eligible'.
• Lanke also suggested a potential reunion of both NCP factions, believing it would satisfy leaders and party workers.
• The Pimpri-Chinchwad municipal elections are witnessing a fierce contest between BJP and NCP, with intense campaigning.
• BJP city president Shatrughna Kate is confident of victory based on development, with senior BJP leaders expected to rally.

Why It Matters: Nilesh Lanke's surprising defense of Ajit Pawar's controversial tickets and hint at NCP reunion stir political waters.