The Ajit Pawar-led NCP and the Sharad Pawar faction will contest local elections in Pimpri-Chinchwad and Pune together. This alliance is a local arrangement for the civic polls. The decision was made after consulting party workers. This development has raised questions within the Maha Vikas Aghadi alliance.

DK Shivakumar said that the drive was aimed at safeguarding public health and government property, not targeting any community.

Police further stated that during questioning, the accused told investigators that certain remarks made at the spot were meant for someone within their own group.