Pune Municipal Corporation elections are set for high-stakes contests in Wards 23 and 24. Ward 24 features a direct clash between senior leader Ganesh Bidkar and Shiv Sena's Pranav Dhangekar, son of former MLA Ravindra Dhangekar, continuing a past rivalry. Ward 23 also sees a notable contest involving Pratibha Dhangekar. These wards are considered key battlegrounds, with candidates from prominent political families vying for influence amidst shifting alliances and independent candidacies following seat-sharing discussions.