Archive · 22 Aug 2026
BJP Sets Pune NCP Corporators’ Development Funds To Zero
The BJP and NCP are allies in Maharashtra but are arguing inside Pune’s civic government.
The BJP set the development funds for two NCP corporators, Amol Balwadkar and Suhas Tingre, to zero.
A BJP leader said this happened because they repeatedly criticized senior BJP and alliance leaders.
He also mentioned disagreements over a rally and a proposed inquiry into some public works.
The BJP says residents will still receive needed development work.
It also says NCP members received enough time to speak in civic meetings.
The two corporators’ criticism created tension between the parties.
The article does not report a direct response from Balwadkar or Tingre to the decision.
The BJP reduced development funds for NCP corporators Amol Balwadkar and Suhas Tingre to zero.
BJP House Leader Ganesh Bidkar linked the action to their repeated criticism of senior Mahayuti leaders.
Bidkar said the decision would not affect civic works for residents of the two wards.
The BJP disputed claims that NCP corporators received less speaking time or development funding.
The dispute follows criticism of a Har Ghar Tiranga rally and a probe request involving MLA-funded works in Kothrud.
- Who
- The BJP, NCP corporators Amol Balwadkar and Suhas Tingre, and BJP House Leader Ganesh Bidkar are central to the dispute.
- What
- The BJP reduced Balwadkar’s and Tingre’s ward development funds to zero and filed a complaint against them.
- When
- The dispute includes events from February to July 2026, a resolution dated 7 August, and a general body meeting on 18 August.
- Where
- The dispute is within the Pune Municipal Corporation in Pune, Maharashtra, including issues concerning Kothrud.
- Why
- The BJP said the action followed repeated criticism of senior alliance leaders and conduct it considered obstructive in civic proceedings.
BJP Position
NCP Corporators’ Position
Reason for cutting funds
BJP Position
The BJP says the action targeted the conduct of Amol Balwadkar and Suhas Tingre, including their criticism of senior alliance leaders and alleged obstruction of civic proceedings.
NCP Corporators’ Position
Balwadkar and Tingre publicly criticized senior BJP leaders and sought an inquiry into MLA-funded works; the article does not report their direct response to the fund decision.
Effect on residents
BJP Position
Ganesh Bidkar says setting the corporators’ funds to zero will not affect development work for residents in their wards.
NCP Corporators’ Position
The article does not provide a direct response from the two NCP corporators about the effect of the decision on their wards.
Fairness in the civic body
BJP Position
The BJP disputes claims that NCP members were denied speaking opportunities or received less funding, citing speaking-time and allocation figures.
NCP Corporators’ Position
The article reports that allegations of unfair treatment were made, but does not include the NCP’s detailed reply to the BJP’s figures.
- Affected corporators
- Amol Balwadkar and Suhas Tingre of the Nationalist Congress Party
- Fund decision
- Development funds for both corporators’ wards were set at zero
- BJP representative
- Ganesh Bidkar, BJP House Leader in the Pune Municipal Corporation
- Speaking-time figures
- Bidkar said 126 BJP members received 1,160 minutes and 27 NCP members received 506 minutes between February and July 2026
- Key resolution
- Balwadkar and Tingre moved a resolution on 7 August seeking an inquiry into MLA-funded works in Kothrud
- BJP position
- The party said civic development for residents would not be affected
- Complaint recipients
- Copies were sent to Devendra Fadnavis, Ravindra Chavan, Murlidhar Mohol and Chandrakant Patil