Ajit Pawar Reacts to NCP's Crushing Defeat in Pune, Pimpri-Chinchwad Civic Polls

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News18•17-01-2026, 19:39
Ajit Pawar Reacts to NCP's Crushing Defeat in Pune, Pimpri-Chinchwad Civic Polls
- •Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar congratulated BJP on its massive victory in Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad municipal elections.
- •The NCP, part of the ruling Mahayuti, allied with NCP-Sharadchandra Pawar for these civic polls but suffered a significant defeat.
- •Pawar stated that party leaders would meet to analyze the reasons for the loss, acknowledging the BJP's success under Devendra Fadnavis.
- •He dismissed EVM tampering claims, noting that such questions only arise after a defeat, not a victory.
- •Despite media predictions favoring NCP, the results showed BJP winning 119 seats in Pune and 84 in Pimpri-Chinchwad, while NCP secured only 27 and NCP (SP) 3 in Pune.
Why It Matters: Ajit Pawar acknowledges NCP's defeat in Pune civic polls, congratulates BJP, and plans party analysis.
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