Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar has accused the BJP of corruption and mismanagement in the Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation, alleging a significant drop in deposits under their rule. He also criticized Pune's development and traffic issues, attributing them to BJP governance. In response, Maharashtra BJP President Ravindra Chavan urged Pawar to introspect, warning that the BJP could retaliate with its own allegations, potentially creating difficulties for the NCP leader ahead of upcoming civic polls. Pawar also defended his party's decision to field candidates with criminal backgrounds.