BJP Protests Ajit Pawar During Yatra in Pune

During Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar's Jan Samman Yatra in Junnar, Pune, protests erupted from BJP workers who displayed black flags and criticized Pawar for excluding them from a government meeting on local tourism development. BJP leader Asha Buchke led the protest, claiming the NCP sidelined the Mahayuti alliance and demanded that Pawar clarify his role as guardian minister. The incident has raised tensions within the ruling alliance, prompting NCP leaders to urge BJP leadership to intervene and maintain unity. Mitkari, a spokesperson for the NCP, emphasized that the Jan Samman Yatra was an NCP initiative, distinct from the government's activities, and called for an explanation from BJP Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis regarding the protest. The unrest follows the BJP's disappointing performance in recent elections, casting doubt on seat-sharing agreements for the upcoming assembly polls. Buchke's accusations suggest an ongoing power struggle within the alliance, with implications for future political dynamics in Maharashtra.