In the Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation elections, the BJP has fielded 25 candidates who have recently joined from other parties, including NCP, Shiv Sena, and Congress. Ninety-five original party members received nominations, while five seats were allocated to the Republican Party of India (Athawale faction). Three BJP members are running as independents due to submission errors. Local MLAs and the city president are reportedly prioritizing the party's majority, overriding local office-bearer objections to induct new members.