Rakhee Jadhav, Mumbai President of the NCP (Sharad Pawar faction), has joined the BJP, signaling a potential setback for her former party ahead of the BMC elections. Jadhav cited dissatisfaction with seat-sharing arrangements within the Maha Vikas Aghadi alliance as the reason for her departure, stating her party felt they were not receiving "respectable seats." Her move is expected to strengthen the BJP's organization and public outreach in Mumbai.