In Pune, numerous political aspirants filed nomination papers for upcoming elections before official party lists were released. The Maharashtra State Election Commission set December 30 as the deadline for nominations, with scrutiny on December 31 and withdrawals by January 2. Despite unresolved seat-sharing talks within alliances like the Maha Vikas Aghadi and the BJP-Shiv Sena combine, over 25 candidates from various parties submitted nominations. Aspirants filed early to keep options open, including contesting as independents if not officially selected.