Maharashtra Assembly poll results 2024: Winning 9 seats, BJP dominates Pune district after split in NCP

The BJP has won nine of the 21 seats in Pune district while the NCP led by Ajit Pawar won eight seats and their alliance partner Shiv Sena won one seat.

In the 2019 Assembly polls, the undivided NCP had won 10 of the 21 seats while its alliance partner Congress won three in Pune district, followed by BJP which bagged eight seats. (Express)

Putting an end to the NCP-Congress hold, the BJP has become the dominating party in Pune district for the first time, winning more seats than before in its maiden Assembly election after the split in the Nationalist Congress Party.

The BJP has won nine of the 21 seats in Pune district while the NCP led by Ajit Pawar won eight seats and their alliance partner Shiv Sena won one seat. On the other hand, the Congress has been completely wiped out in the district and the NCP (SP) led by Sharad Pawar could win only one seat. The remaining one seat was won by an Independent.

In the 2019 Assembly polls, the undivided NCP had won 10 of the 21 seats while its alliance partner Congress won three in Pune district, followed by BJP which bagged eight seats. The Shiv Sena had not won a single seat in the district in the previous Assembly polls.

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The BJP made inroads into the district in 2014, mainly in urban areas, when it won all eight Assembly seats in Pune city and continued its supremacy in 2019 by winning six seats in Pune city and two in neighbouring Pimpri Chinchwad. “It is the hard work of party workers that has ensured the growth of the party. The people have faith in the BJP which is working to bring positive change in their life,” said Union Minister Murlidhar Mohol.

This time, the BJP is leading in most seats in urban areas but has made a strong mark in rural areas as well with the support of the NCP.

The saffron party had single-handedly come to power in Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) and Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC) in 2017 and had managed to hold the post of guardian minister for most of the time in its previous two terms. However, it was speculated that the BJP’s growth spurt had ended after the NDA lost two of the four Lok Sabha seats in Pune district to NCP(SP).

City NCP working president Pradeep Deshmukh said the party has performed well in the Assembly election by winning eight seats. “The strength of NCP remains the same despite the split in the party. It also shows that the original cadre of the party is intact,” he said, adding that the party’s hold in the urban and rural areas of the district continues to be strong.

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Among the prominent winners of NCP include party chief Ajit Pawar in Baramati, Dilip Walse-Patil in Ambegaon, Dattatraya Bharne in Indapur and Sunil Shelke in Maval.

Ajay Jadhav

Ajay Jadhav is an Assistant Editor at The Indian Express, Pune. With over 22 years of experience in the industry, he is a highly specialized journalist whose work focuses on the intersection of urban infrastructure, governance, and sustainability. Professional Background Role: As Assistant Editor, he plays a key role in the editorial direction of the Pune bureau, specializing in urban policy and its direct impact on citizens. Education: He holds a Master’s degree in Communication and Journalism from Savitribai Phule Pune University and a PG Diploma in Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR). He also studied at the prestigious Fergusson College. Impactful Reporting: He is credited with research-based articles on conservancy staff (waste workers) that influenced national policy for better working conditions. He is also known for exposing the contrast between high-end infrastructure (like helipads for leaders) and the lack of basic amenities like schools in their home districts. Personal Interests: An avid trekker and sports enthusiast, his personal interest in the outdoors often informs his reporting on environmental protection and sustainable development. Recent Notable Articles (December 2025) His reporting in late 2025 has been dominated by the upcoming January 2026 Civic Polls in Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad, and the city's infrastructure boom: 1. Political Analysis (Civic Elections 2026) "Not friendly but a bitter fight lies ahead between BJP and NCP for PMC, PCMC" (Dec 22, 2025): A detailed look at the intense rivalry between the Mahayuti partners as they prepare for the January 15 municipal elections. "Pune civic polls: Big blow to NCP, NCP(SP) as leaders switch to BJP" (Dec 20, 2025): Reporting on high-profile poaching and party-hopping ahead of the elections. "Ajit Pawar's NCP continues domination in Pune, wins 10 of 17 local bodies" (Dec 21, 2025): Analyzing the results of the local self-government body elections as a precursor to the main civic polls. 2. Infrastructure & Urban Development "Looking Ahead at 2026: Pune to see inauguration of much-awaited Hinjewadi to Shivajinagar metro route" (Dec 22, 2025): An "outlook" piece on the critical Metro Line 3 project expected to finish by March 2026. "Building Pune: PMC to construct double-decker bridge over Mula-Mutha River" (Dec 18, 2025): Detailing a major project aimed at easing traffic between Hadapsar and Kharadi. "Condition of highway from Pune to Kolhapur to improve in a year: Gadkari" (Dec 4, 2025): Reporting on the Union Minister’s assurances regarding one of the state's most critical transport corridors. 3. Civic Governance & Environment "Install sensors, LED indicators at construction sites within 15 days: PMC to builders" (Dec 16, 2025): A follow-up to the "Breathless Pune" series, reporting on new mandates for builders to monitor air quality in real-time. "Errors in electoral rolls: PMC corrects data of 92,466 voters" (Dec 16, 2025): Tracking the administrative efforts to clean up the voter lists before the 2026 elections. Signature Style Ajay Jadhav is known for accountability journalism. His work often bridges the gap between high-level policy and the "ground zero" reality of Pune's residents. He is particularly focused on Sustainable Development, ensuring that as Pune grows into a "Bharat Mandapam" style destination (referring to his report on the Lohegaon project), its environmental and social safeguards remain intact. X (Twitter): @ajay_khape ... Read More

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