Amol Balwadkar Turns the Tables, Wins Ward 9 in Final Round
Pune, January 16, 2026: The results from Ward 9 (Sus-Baner-Pashan) have delivered a strong showing for the Nationalist Congress Party, with both Amol Balwadkar and Baburao Chandere securing victories in a closely fought contest. The ward saw a highly competitive race.
Ward 9 remained one of the most closely followed battlegrounds in the Pune civic polls due to its prestige and the political shifts that occurred in the run-up to the election. The result signals clear voter support for the NCP panel in this segment of the city.
Meanwhile, BJP candidates Mayuri Kokaté and Rohini Chimté emerged victorious from their respective panels in the ward.
With counting now completed, NCP workers have begun celebrations across Sus, Baner and Pashan, while other parties have moved to assess the outcome and understand the factors that shaped voter sentiment in this high-profile ward.
