Fadnavis's 'Friendly Fight' with Ajit Da in Pune/Pimpri-Chinchwad to Block Sharad-Uddhav

• Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis announced BJP and Ajit Pawar's NCP faction will contest Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad municipal elections separately.
• This 'friendly fight' strategy aims to prevent opposition parties from gaining an advantage.
• The State Election Commission announced elections for 29 municipalities and corporations, with voting scheduled for January 15, 2026.
• Fadnavis expressed confidence in BJP's development work and predicted victory in the upcoming elections, including the Mumbai Municipal Corporation.

Why It Matters: Fadnavis's 'friendly fight' strategy aims to deny opposition gains in municipal elections.