NCP leader Ajit Pawar, now part of the ruling Mahayuti coalition, made veiled criticisms of the BJP in Pimpri-Chinchwad. He alleged the BJP created a "ring" in the municipal corporation's tendering process, leading to financial "looting." Pawar also referenced past accusations of a Rs 70,000 crore scam against him, noting that his accusers are now in government with him, raising questions about unity within the coalition.