BJP spokesperson Madhav Bhandari stated that internal party rifts are a longstanding political trend, with individuals often being sidelined. He commented on the alliance between NCP factions in Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad, calling it a strategic move by Sharad Pawar. Bhandari expressed confidence in the BJP's ability to counter such alliances, citing the party's growing influence and high candidate applications for the Nanded Waghala City Municipal Corporation elections.