Pune NCP Alliance Sealed: Ajit Pawar Concedes on Symbol, Seat-Sharing Formula Out

• Alliance confirmed between Ajit Pawar's NCP and Sharad Pawar's NCP for the Pune Municipal Elections, just two days before nominations close.
• Initially, Ajit Pawar's insistence on the 'clock' symbol stalled talks, leading Sharad Pawar's faction to engage with Maha Vikas Aghadi.
• Sources reveal Ajit Pawar has now accepted Sharad Pawar faction's demands, paving the way for the alliance.
• Seat-sharing formula: Sharad Pawar's NCP to contest 32-35 seats, while Ajit Pawar's NCP will contest 130-133 seats out of 165.
• Both 'Tutari' and 'Clock' symbols will be used, with an official announcement expected tomorrow, December 29, 2025.

Why It Matters: Ajit Pawar's concession on symbols finalizes the NCP alliance for Pune civic polls.