Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar criticized ally BJP, alleging corruption and mismanagement in the Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC) under their rule. Pawar claimed PCMC's deposits significantly decreased and various 'mafias' have flourished. He also accused BJP workers of intimidating rivals. In response, BJP state president Ravindra Chavan warned Pawar to introspect and suggested that reciprocal allegations could cause serious difficulties for the NCP leader.