Ajit Pawar Differentiates National, State, Local Politics Ahead of BMC Polls

• Ajit Pawar distinguishes national, state, and local politics, despite his NCP faction's alliance with Sharad Pawar's NCP for BMC polls.
• He states local elections are "different and unique," fought on local issues and leadership performance.
• Pawar's faction is part of NDA at Centre and state government with Devendra Fadnavis and Eknath Shinde.
• He emphasizes PM Modi's national progress and ample development funds from Centre and State.
• Pawar questions local leadership's performance in areas like Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad, attributing challenges to them, not higher governments.

Why It Matters: Ajit Pawar stresses local elections hinge on local issues and leadership, distinct from state and national politics.