Updated On: 29 December, 2025 02:40 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut questioned the NCP (SP) and Ajit Pawar-led NCP understanding for Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad civic polls, saying the arrangement appears limited in scope

Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut while addressing a press conference on Monday. (Pic/screengrab from X, PTI)
The political spectrum across Maharashtra is now looking a lot more interesting after NCP (SP) and NCP joined hands for Pune and PCMC civic polls. Hours after Sharad Pawar-led NCP (SP) joined hands with Ajit Pawar’s NCP for Pune civic polls, Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut raised sharp questions over the political and ideological implications of the move.