Rakhi Jadhav Quits Sharad Pawar Faction, Joins BJP Over Neglect & Seat Row

• Rakhi Jadhav, Mumbai District President of Sharad Pawar faction, joined BJP, a major blow to NCP.
• Cited neglect by leadership and dissatisfaction over BMC election seat-sharing as reasons for her departure.
• She had submitted a list for 52 seats, but was unhappy with fewer seats allotted to the party in the alliance.
• Jadhav stated her decision was for Ghatkopar's development and has received a BJP municipal ticket.
• Her exit follows Prashant Jagtap's resignation, marking another significant setback for Sharad Pawar.

Why It Matters: Rakhi Jadhav left Sharad Pawar's NCP for BJP, citing neglect and seat-sharing issues, seeking development.