Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar and Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis engaged in a public exchange regarding the upcoming civic polls. Pawar denied "friendly fights" with the BJP in Pune and Pimpri Chinchwad, stating he must highlight local shortcomings. Fadnavis expressed displeasure over Pawar's criticism of the BJP during campaigning, despite their alliance. Pawar clarified his criticism focused on local civic bodies, not the state or central governments, and accused them of corruption.