Ajit Pawar's NCP faction, allied with the BJP and Shiv Sena in Maharashtra, is facing internal friction ahead of municipal elections. Pawar openly criticized the BJP and Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, referencing past corruption allegations while now sharing power. This tension is particularly evident in Pimpri-Chinchwad, where his faction directly contests against Sharad Pawar's NCP camp, highlighting intra-alliance rivalries.