Savarkar Ideology Sparks Clash in Maharashtra's Civic Poll Campaign

Maharashtra politics heats up as BJP demands its allies, including Ajit Pawar's NCP, respect Savarkar's ideology. This sparks tensions in the Mahayuti alliance. As the civic polls approach, both sides exchange accusations over governance, corruption, and the alliance's ideological direction.

Maharashtra's political landscape is charged as BJP expects allies to honor Hindutva ideologue Savarkar, causing friction with the Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar's NCP, which remains committed to Ambedkarite principles.

The ideological dispute unfolds amid the Pune municipal elections, intensifying tensions within the Mahayuti alliance. Both parties exchange barbs over civic administration, corruption, and ideological leadership.

Ajit Pawar criticizes the local BJP's dominance and accuses them of corruption in civic projects. Meanwhile, the BJP maintains its stand on Savarkar's ideology, insisting on respect from coalition partners in the run-up to the high-stakes municipal polls.

(With inputs from agencies.)