Who will be the 'Dada' as the guardian minister of Pune?; Discussion is underway!
Pune: Due to Ajit Pawar's rebellion, there has been a split in the Nationalist Congress Party. Along with this, Ajit Pawar's entry into the state's power structure has had a significant impact on the politics of Pune city and district. As the upcoming elections are being considered, it is likely that Pune district will have a dominant position, and the position of the guardian minister will be crucial. According to sources, Ajit Pawar is now claiming the position of the guardian minister of Pune. As a result, there is a possibility of Chandrakant Patil becoming the guardian minister. On the other hand, the inclusion of Ajit Pawar by the filling of the assembly seats has also increased the possibility of Harshvardhan Patil facing difficulties in Indapur.
There are 21 assembly members in Pune city and district. Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad are two municipal corporations. Therefore, the position of the guardian minister in the politics of Pune district is considered extremely important. From 2004 to 2014, this position was held by Pawar during the previous government. However, even after the formation of the Maha Vikas Aghadi government in 2019, Ajit Dada also held this position. During the COVID period, Dada showcased his work through this position. This opportunity was not only for the opposition but also for Ajit Pawar to establish a connection through this position.
After Ajit Pawar's rebellion, there seems to be a change in the political scenario once again. Due to Ajit Pawar, there is a possibility of BJP gaining ground in Pune. If Ajit Pawar claims the position of the guardian minister of Pune, then the discussion has now shifted to whether Chandrakant Dada or Ajit Dada will become the guardian minister. In this situation, it is important to see what decision BJP will make.
Meanwhile, in Pune district, there are two factions within the Nationalist Congress Party. Today, both factions will have an important meeting in Pune. Therefore, there is a possibility of clarity on who will go where.
