Pune: Who’s Contesting In Pune Municipal Corporation’s Ward 41? Here’s The Full Line-Up Of Candidates.   

Pune, January 13, 2026: As the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) heads to polls on January 15, 2026, citizens across the city are preparing to elect their next set of corporators. However, in Ward 41, the stakes are especially high due to long-standing civic issues that have plagued the area since five fringe villages—Undri, Pisoli, Autadewadi, Holkarwadi, and Handewadi—were merged into the PMC eight years ago.

Despite rapid residential growth and rising population, these villages continue to struggle with basic urban amenities, including proper roads, drainage systems, water supply, public transport, street lighting, and waste management. Several citizens argue that while their municipal taxes have increased post-merger, visible development on the ground has not kept pace.

With grievances mounting, political parties have now fielded their candidates for the four sub-sections of Prabhag (Ward) 41, signaling a competitive election season ahead.

Candidates in the Fray

Shiv Sena (Shinde Faction)

• Prabhag 41 (A): Sarika Kaka Pawar
• Prabhag 41 (B): Pramod Vasant Bhangire
• Prabhag 41 (C): Swati Ananta Takale
• Prabhag 41 (D): Machindra Kaluram Dagade

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)

• Prabhag 41 (A): Prachi Ashish Alhat
• Prabhag 41 (B): Jeevan Jadhav
• Prabhag 41 (C): Snehal Ganpat Dagade
• Prabhag 41 (D): Atul Tarawade

Nationalist Congress Party (Ajit Pawar Faction)

• Prabhag 41 (A): Ashwini Yogesh Suryavanshi
• Prabhag 41 (B): Nivrutti Anna Bandal
• Prabhag 41 (C): Shweta Sachin Ghule
• Prabhag 41 (D): Farukh Inamdar

Indian National Congress

• Prabhag 41 (D): Vijay Dagade

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Why Voting Matters This Time

For residents of Undri, Pisoli, Autadewadi, Holkarwadi, and Handewadi, the upcoming election is more than just a civic exercise—it is an opportunity to demand accountability for basic services that have remained unmet for nearly a decade.

Urban planners note that these once-rural belts are undergoing transformation, with thousands of young families moving into new housing projects. Yet, inadequate infrastructure has left citizens struggling with poor commute access, traffic congestion, unsafe walking conditions, and inconsistent civic services.

Activists stress that voting is the most powerful tool residents have to push for planned development, regular utilities, and budget allocations. With multiple candidates promising better connectivity, drainage upgrades, better waste systems, and public amenities, voters now have the power to choose leaders who will prioritize real on-ground execution over promises.

As PMC prepares for polling day, civil society groups are urging citizens of Ward 41 to step out and vote responsibly, ensuring that the next five years bring the facilities and dignity that urban citizens deserve.

Voting Date: January 15, 2026 Time- 7.30 AM to 5.30 PM