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NCP Split Recasts Pune Civic Poll Alliances as Talks Between Pawar Factions Collapse

Sharad Pawar’s party shifts back to MVA talks after a symbol dispute derailed negotiations with Ajit Pawar.

Talks stalled after Ajit Pawar’s faction insisted that NCP (SP) candidates contest on the ‘clock’ symbol instead of their own ‘trumpet’ symbol — a demand rejected by Sharad Pawar’s camp. (HT)
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Overview

  • Supriya Sule confirmed the breakdown, stating there will be no alliance between NCP (SP) and Ajit Pawar’s NCP for the Pune polls.
  • The deadlock stemmed from Ajit Pawar’s insistence that NCP (SP) nominees run on the NCP ‘clock’ rather than the party’s ‘trumpet’ symbol.
  • NCP (SP) reopened seat‑sharing discussions with Congress and Shiv Sena (UBT), with Congress indicating the three could split the 165 PMC seats roughly 50–55 each and signaling a possible joint briefing on Sunday.
  • Sources said Ajit Pawar explored an alternative pact with Chief Minister Eknath Shinde’s Shiv Sena for the civic elections.
  • Final configurations remain unsettled ahead of the December 30 nomination deadline, with options reported to include BJP–RPI, an MVA slate, or an Ajit Pawar–Shinde Sena alliance.