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Rohit Pawar joins uncle Ajit to target BJP ‘corrupt’ rule in PCMC

The MLA said party workers and leaders were demanding that both the NCP factions should come together in Pimpri-Chinchwad to end the BJP's corruption ridden rule.

3 min readPuneUpdated: Jan 10, 2026 12:52 PM IST

NCP leaders said Ajit Pawar will now hold his meetings on January 11 and will be joined by Rohit Pawar. (file)

Walking on the footprints of his uncle and Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, whose party has joined hands with the Sharad Pawar-led NCP faction for both the Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC) elections, NCP (SP) MLA Rohit Pawar on Thursday launched a scathing attack on the BJP rule in Pimpri-Chinchwad and was even singled out Bhosari MLA Mahesh Landge, accusing him of corruption.

On Thursday, Rohit shared stage with his father at two political rallies first time after the split in the NCP over two years ago. He addressed two election rallies alongside his uncle Ajit pawar at Sangvi and in Gharkul areas.

In his rallies and interactions with journalists, the MLA, like his uncle, was unsparing on Landge. ”BJP has taken the people of Pimpri-Chinchwad for a ride. They have indulged in widespread corruption. Be it in sterilisation of stray dogs, tendering process, water tankers.. or various purchases, they have indulged in corruption,” said Rohit Pawar, adding that Langde is neck deep in corruption.

Besides, Mahesh Landge, he also attacked BJP MLA Shankar Jagtap. ”Ajitdada will become the ‘Rocky Bhai’ like the one in KGF film. He will free the PCMC from the two MLAs. He will end their monopoly,” he said.

The MLA said party workers and leaders were demanding that both the NCP factions should come together in Pimpri-Chinchwad to end the BJP’s corruption ridden rule.

”When we discussed with local party leaders and workers, they told us that we should come together to end corruption in PCMC. The local leaders of BJP have indulged in corruption. They have formed rackets to loot PCMC of crores. Similar is the case in PMC…As a result, the ordinary citizens have suffered…We then came to an agreement that both the parties should come together to rescue PCMC.

We are now fighting the election unitedly against BJP…,” said Rohit Pawar.

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”Even otherwise, I personally feel that Pawar family should remain together. Be it on our Hindu culture or Maharashtrian culture, a family has lot of significance…Even our scriptures have emphasised on a united family. That’s why we have come together…At least for the election sake, our family has come together. Our family should remain together always but everything is not possible in politics.”

Before Rohit Pawar arrived on the scene, Ajit Pawar had gone ballistic, targeting BJP rule in PCMC for alleged corruption. He has been severely critical of the Bhosari MLA while going soft on legislator Shankar Jagtap.

NCP leaders said Ajit Pawar will now hold his meetings on January 11 and will be joined by Rohit Pawar.

Though initially, Landge had avoided responding to the allegations by Ajit Pawar, however, over the last two days, he too has been attacking the Deputy Chief Minister. Landge asked Pawar to introspect and alleged that he too was involved in corruption.

Manoj Dattatrye More

Manoj Dattatrye More is a Senior Editor at The Indian Express, having been with the publication since 1992. Based in Pune, he is a veteran journalist with a 33-year career that spans editorial desk work, investigative reporting, and political analysis. Professional Legacy Experience: He spent his first 16 years on the editorial desk before moving into active field reporting. He has written over 20,000 stories, including more than 10,000 bylined articles. Impact Journalism: He is widely respected for "campaign-style" reporting that leads to tangible social change. Road Safety: His decade-long campaign regarding the dangerous state of the Pune-Mumbai highway in Khadki resulted in a ₹23 crore reconstruction project in 2006, which dramatically reduced fatalities. Environmental Protection: His reports against tree cutting on the Pune-Mumbai and Pune-Nashik highways saved approximately 2,000 trees. Anti-Corruption: During the COVID-19 pandemic, he exposed a scam where doctors were being asked to pay bribes for government jobs, resulting in them being hired without payment. Recent Notable Articles (Late 2025) Manoj More's recent work focuses heavily on the shifting political landscape of Maharashtra and civic governance in the Pimpri-Chinchwad area: 1. Political Shifts & Alliances "Ajit Pawar's NCP continues domination in Pune, wins 10 of 17 local bodies" (Dec 21, 2025): A major report on the local self-government election results, detailing the NCP’s stronghold in Baramati, Indapur, and Lonavala. "BJP ropes in 13 ex-corporators, deals major blow to NCP" (Dec 20, 2025): Reporting on a significant political defection in Pimpri-Chinchwad as the BJP gears up for civic polls. "Congress opts for solo BMC run as alliance talks with Sena (UBT) collapse" (Dec 17, 2025): Covering the breakdown of Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) talks for the Mumbai civic elections. "NCP(SP)'s Rahul Kalate, Sena (UBT) leader Sanjog Waghere set to join BJP" (Dec 19, 2025): Detailing high-profile party-hopping ahead of the municipal elections. 2. Civic & Administrative Accountability "PCMC draws ire for issuing tenders worth Rs 250 crore just before poll code" (Dec 17, 2025): An investigative piece on the Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation’s last-minute spending spree before election restrictions. "93 killed in 76 accidents in five years: Bypass service roads in Pune remain undeveloped for 18 yrs" (Nov 16, 2025): A critical look at the long-delayed infrastructure projects contributing to fatalities on Pune’s bypass roads. 3. Social & Labor Issues "As state says TCS has laid off 376 employees: FITE flags figures, say nearly 2,500 were forced to quit" (Dec 11, 2025): Investigating conflicting reports regarding IT sector layoffs in Maharashtra. "Maharashtra govt move to 'downgrade' Aadhaar cards" (Nov 30, 2025): Reporting on the state’s decision to require additional documents alongside Aadhaar to combat identity misuse. Signature Beat Manoj More is the definitive voice on Pimpri-Chinchwad, an industrial hub he has covered for three decades. His reporting is characterized by its aggressive stance against local "gondaism" (thuggery) and a relentless focus on civic infrastructure—choked drains, garbage management, and public transport. X (Twitter): @manojmore91982 ... Read More

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