In a significant shift in the state's political landscape, several prominent leaders have joined the Ajit Pawar-led Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) ahead of the Maharashtra Elections 2024. On Monday, the Pune district chief and leader of Shiv Sena (UBT) from Shirur, Dnyaneshwar Aaba Katke jumped ship. 

Katke, who is also known as Mauli by his followers, was welcomed into the fold by Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar and Sunil Tatkare, state president of the party.