Overview

• The Ajit Pawar–led NCP will host a large gathering at the Balewadi sports complex, expecting around 15,000–20,000 delegates.
• Sharad Pawar’s NCP (SP) has planned a smaller event at Bal Gandharva Rang Mandir with Sharad Pawar, Supriya Sule and Jayant Patil on the dais.
• NCP (SP) working president Supriya Sule stated there has been no discussion or proposal to merge the rival factions.
• The Election Commission has granted the original party name and symbol to Ajit Pawar’s faction pending a final Supreme Court decision.
• Both events are being used to demonstrate strength ahead of the upcoming Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad municipal elections.