Pooja More-Jadhav's candidature for Pune polls was withdrawn by the Mahayuti alliance after local BJP workers protested, citing controversial videos and past criticisms of CM Devendra Fadnavis. More-Jadhav, who has a law degree and previously contested assembly elections, tearfully withdrew, stating emotional reasons due to her non-political background. Union Minister Murlidhar Mohol confirmed party workers' insistence on loyal candidates led to the decision, with the alliance supporting an independent in her place.