The BJP and the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena will contest elections independently in Pune and Sambhajinagar, with the Shiv Sena urging its candidates to submit nominations amid concerns of potential obstacles. A Shiv Sena leader warned of retaliation if attacked, while a BJP minister accused Shiv Sena politicians of inconsistent stances on seat-sharing, denying claims of roadblocks.