Ajit Pawar's 'Nomination' Shocks Pimpri-Chinchwad: A Name Game Twist!

• Confusion arose over a candidate named Ajit Popat Pawar filing nomination from Ward No. 25 in Pimpri-Chinchwad.
• Many initially believed Deputy CM Ajit Pawar was contesting the municipal election, causing widespread surprise.
• The candidate, Ajit Popat Pawar, is also contesting on the NCP's 'clock' symbol, intensifying the confusion.
• It was later clarified that it was a case of similar names, and the Deputy CM is not the candidate.
• A meeting at Ajit Pawar's residence discussed seat-sharing for Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad elections, with both NCP factions potentially uniting.

Why It Matters: A local candidate with a similar name to Ajit Pawar caused confusion over municipal election nomination.