Pawar's Big ZP Election Move: NCP Factions Unite Under 'Clock' Symbol in Pune

• Both factions of the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) are set to contest the upcoming Zilla Parishad and Panchayat Samiti elections together.
• All candidates, including those from Sharad Pawar's faction, will reportedly contest under Ajit Pawar's 'clock' (Ghadyaal) symbol.
• MP Dr. Amol Kolhe from Sharad Pawar's faction has confirmed contesting under the 'clock' symbol, indicating a consensus between the parties.
• The 'trumpet' (Tutari) symbol of Sharad Pawar's faction is expected to be absent from the campaign in these elections.
• Ajit Pawar's faction showed stronger performance in recent Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad municipal elections, leading to his increased influence.

Why It Matters: NCP factions led by Sharad Pawar and Ajit Pawar will unite under the 'clock' symbol for Pune ZP elections.