Archive · 10 Jan 2026
NCP Factions Unite for Pune Elections
Two groups of the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) in Maharashtra, who usually disagree, have joined together to make a plan for the Pune city elections.
They promised to fix traffic problems by building new roads and making public transport free.
They also want to build more hospitals and help people save water.
They said they will give money to women to start their own businesses.
The elections will happen on January 15, and the results will be announced the next day.
This is the first time these two groups have worked together since they split in 2023.
NCP factions united to release a joint manifesto for Pune Municipal Corporation elections.
Promises include traffic relief, healthcare improvements, water supply, and affordable public transport.
Proposed solutions: fixing 33 missing road links, free bus and metro travel, and hospitals within 2 km radius.
Eco-friendly housing societies to get a 20% property tax rebate and 'Green Society' certification.
Elections scheduled for January 15, with counting on January 16.
- Who
- Nationalist Congress Party (Sharad Pawar faction) and Ajit Pawar-led NCP
- What
- Joint manifesto release for Pune Municipal Corporation elections
- When
- Elections on January 15, 2024; counting on January 16, 2024
- Where
- Pune, Maharashtra
- Why
- To address traffic, healthcare, water supply, and public transport issues
- Parties Involved
- Nationalist Congress Party (Sharad Pawar faction) and Ajit Pawar-led NCP
- Election Type
- Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) elections
- Key Promises
- Traffic relief, healthcare, water supply, affordable public transport
- Traffic Relief Plan
- Fix 33 missing road links, widen key roads, improve traffic flow
- Public Transport Proposal
- Free travel on buses and metro
- Healthcare Plan
- Hospitals within 2 km radius, dedicated cancer hospital, burns ward
- Eco-Friendly Incentives
- 20% property tax rebate for eco-friendly housing societies
- Water Supply Commitment
- Improve water supply, sewage treatment, last-mile metro connectivity
- Financial Support for Women
- Interest-free loans up to Rs 5 lakh for skill-trained women
- Election Date
- January 15, 2024
- Counting Date
- January 16, 2024
