Ajit Pawar Slams BJP's 'Arrogance of Power'; Ally Fires Back Amidst Polls

• Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar accused coalition partner BJP of 'arrogance of power' and corruption in Pimpri-Chinchwad.
• Pawar alleged PCMC's deposits plummeted from Rs 4,800 crore to Rs 2,000 crore under BJP rule, fostering 'mafias'.
• He criticized deteriorating infrastructure and intimidation of independent candidates ahead of Jan 15 municipal elections.
• BJP state president Ravindra Chavan warned Pawar to 'introspect', questioning if remarks targeted PM Modi/CM Fadnavis.
• Chavan hinted at Pawar's vulnerability due to long-standing Rs 70,000 crore irrigation scam allegations.

Why It Matters: Coalition partners Ajit Pawar and BJP clash over corruption ahead of local polls, exposing alliance cracks.