Decoding Pune and Pimpri Chinchwad civic polls: Landslide win for BJP, combined NCPs no match

 The BJP secured decisive victories in both Pune and Pimpri Chinchwad municipal corporations, exceeding their previous performance. This outcome dashed the hopes of the NCP alliance, led by Ajit Pawar and Sharad Pawar, to reclaim their former strongholds. The results signal a significant setback for the NCP factions, prompting a need for strategic adjustments. The BJP secured decisive victories in both Pune and Pimpri Chinchwad municipal corporations, exceeding their previous performance. This outcome dashed the hopes of the NCP alliance, led by Ajit Pawar and Sharad Pawar, to reclaim their former strongholds. The results signal a significant setback for the NCP factions, prompting a need for strategic adjustments.