Former Pune Deputy Mayor Joins BJP

Dilip Barate, who used to be the Deputy Mayor of Pune, has decided to join the BJP.

This is a big deal because there are important city elections coming up soon.

Many people are switching political parties before these elections, and this move is seen as a significant one.

The BJP and the NCP are both preparing for a tough fight in these elections.

Pune is also getting some new infrastructure projects, like a new metro route and a double-decker bridge, which are important for the city's development.

The city is also working on making sure the voter lists are correct and that construction sites are following rules to keep the air clean.