MPCC observer for civic polls

Leaders might reconsider the candidature of former mayor Suresh Shewale and would opt for allotting one post for Republican Party of India. The party leaders would also hold negotiations with senior leader Sharad Pawar, who arrived in the city late last night, sources said.

Meanwhile, rebel corporator Nitin Jagtap today submitted a letter to city Congress chief Mohan Joshi, urging him to call a fresh meeting of the parliamentary board to finalise the candidates.

Pune Vikas Aghadi PVA leader Suresh Kalmadi, who arrived in the city also conducted a meeting of corporators. PVA corporator Shiva Mantri has filed his nomination paper against the party decision.