The upcoming Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) elections are set to witness a new wave of political activity in the 23 merged villages that were added to the city’s limits. These areas including Wagholi, Lohegaon, Undri, Pisoli, Manjari, Bavdhan, Sus, and parts of Solapur Road and Khadakwasla will play a decisive role in shaping the civic body’s next phase. With 10 new wards and 40 corporator seats, these regions are emerging as key battlegrounds for major political parties.
Former sarpanch, deputy sarpanch, and Zilla Parishad members from these merged pockets are preparing to contest the polls, marking their entry into city politics. Local leaders are focusing on infrastructure issues such as roads, drainage, and civic amenities, which remain top priorities for residents. Both BJP and NCP are strengthening their ground networks as political campaigns intensify ahead of the civic polls. The contest in these newly merged areas is expected to be closely fought, setting the stage for a new power balance in Pune’s civic governance.