Pune Police Visit Firm Linked to Ajit Pawar's NCP Ahead of Civic Polls Amid Speculation

Pune police visited the office of DesignBoxed, a political consultancy firm linked to Ajit Pawar's NCP faction, just before local civic elections. While some reports termed it a 'raid,' officials stated it was an information-gathering visit based on a complaint, finding no irregularities. Ajit Pawar confirmed the visit, emphasizing full cooperation and support for the firm, urging against speculation. The timing has fueled political speculation amid an ongoing electoral contest between the NCP faction and the BJP in Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad.