Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar criticized the BJP's governance in Pune and Pimpri Chinchwad civic bodies, alleging corruption and derailed development. BJP state chief Chandrashekhar Bawankule responded by stating Pawar violated an alliance agreement not to criticize coalition partners during elections. Bawankule urged Pawar to exercise restraint in the future, with Maharashtra BJP chief Ravindra Chavan also advising Pawar to introspect before making allegations.