The Times of India

Civic polls: Ajit Pawar reveals reason for NCP reunion; will it impact ties with Fadnavis? What he said

Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar justified aligning with Sharad Pawar's NCP faction for local polls, citing a need to avoid vote splitting. He asserted this would not impact his ties with CM Devendra Fadnavis, comparing the situation to past alliances between BJP and Shiv Sena in local elections.