Pune NCP: Jagtap's Alliance Opposition Called "Childish" Amid Party Rift

• A dispute has erupted between two Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) factions in Pune ahead of elections.
• Prashant Jagtap, NCP Sharad Chandra Party city president, opposes the two NCPs uniting and claims Sharad Pawar supports his view.
• Ajit Pawar's faction, eager for an alliance, has criticized Jagtap for obstructing unity.
• Vinayak Chachar (Sharad Pawar group) called Jagtap's statement "childish" and a personal opinion, not the party's official stance.
• Jagtap responded by stating he discussed with Sharad Pawar, who supports the Mahavikas Aghadi, and dismissed Chachar's criticism.

Why It Matters: Internal party rifts threaten crucial pre-election political alliances.