NCP alliance talks collapse: Ajit Pawar faction demands symbol control for Pune civic polls

Alliance talks between Ajit Pawar's NCP and Sharad Pawar's NCP for the Pune Municipal Corporation elections have failed. The Sharad Pawar faction refused to contest on Ajit Pawar's party symbol. This decision means the NCP (SP) will continue its alliance with the Congress. The discussions had fueled speculation of a political realignment in Maharashtra.