Mahayuti Rift Deepens: Ajit Pawar Accuses BJP of Corruption, BJP Retaliates

• Ajit Pawar's press conference accused Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation administration and BJP of corruption, intensifying Mahayuti alliance rift.
• Pawar alleged mismanagement and lack of transparency in Pimpri-Chinchwad, calling it a 'hub of corruption' and vowing to fight it.
• BJP state president Ravindra Chavan strongly retaliated, warning Pawar and questioning his party's stance.
• Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporations are crucial for their urban vote bank and economic importance, making them a key focus for Pawar.
• Pawar's public criticism of an alliance partner is seen as politically costly, exposing internal cracks ahead of municipal elections.

Why It Matters: Ajit Pawar's corruption allegations against BJP expose deep cracks within Maharashtra's Mahayuti alliance.