Sharad Pawar's Pune Twist: Allies with Congress, Snubs Ajit Pawar; Pimpri Unity Looms

• Sharad Pawar's NCP faction allied with Congress in Pune, sidelining Ajit Pawar's group.
• Initial talks for NCP factions to unite in Pune failed due to seat-sharing disagreements.
• Ajit Pawar's faction was 'checkmated' in Pune, leading to a likely three-cornered contest.
• In Pimpri-Chinchwad, both NCP factions are likely to unite against BJP after key meetings.
• MP Amol Kolhe and Rohit Pawar met Ajit Pawar, indicating potential Pimpri-Chinchwad alliance.

Why It Matters: Sharad Pawar's NCP aligned with MVA in Pune, while a joint front with Ajit Pawar is likely in Pimpri-Chinchwad.