Sangeeta Chendvankar, known for whistleblowing in the Badlapur school sexual assault case, has joined the Ajit Pawar-led NCP in Maharashtra ahead of upcoming civic polls. Chendvankar, formerly with the MNS, stated her desire to serve citizens better within the NCP. Local party leaders welcomed her, highlighting her past activism and calling her a "warrior woman" and an asset for the party's development efforts.