Pune Mayor Race: NCP MLA's Daughter-in-law Aishwarya Pathare Leads BJP's Shock Tactic

• BJP is reportedly considering Aishwarya Pathare, daughter-in-law of NCP MLA Bapusaheb Pathare, for the Pune mayoral post.
• The Pune mayoral seat is reserved for an open category woman this year, leading to speculation about BJP's choice.
• Aishwarya Pathare, a highly educated corporator, along with her husband Surendra Pathare, joined BJP before the municipal elections and won their respective wards.
• Her father-in-law, Bapusaheb Pathare, is an MLA from the NCP (Sharad Pawar faction).
• The women's reservation for the mayoral post has surprised many veteran male BJP leaders who were aspiring for the position.

Why It Matters: BJP may employ a 'shock tactic' by nominating NCP MLA's daughter-in-law Aishwarya Pathare for Pune Mayor.