The two factions of the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP), led by Sharad Pawar and Ajit Pawar, have announced an electoral alliance for the upcoming Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation elections. This marks the first joint contest since their 2023 split. Ajit Pawar stated the 'family has united' for the polls, with his faction contesting more seats. While some party workers express ideological concerns, others defend the move as practical. The alliance aims to challenge the BJP in their traditional stronghold.