The Pune civic standing committee has approved a proposal to divert Rs 11.5 crore in development funds from Tingrenagar, represented by NCP corporator Suhas Tingre. (Image: X/ Chandrakant Patil)Two days after it diverted the local development fund of Baner area for seeking enquiry into the irregularities in spending of development funds by BJP legislator and state minister Chandrakant Patil in the area, the ruling BJP has targeted another NCP corporator Suhas Tingre of Tingrenagar. The party has diverted development funds of Rs 11.5 crore for the area he represents in the civic body, for signing the resolution tabled by NCP corporator Amol Balwadkar, who represents Baner.The civic standing committee chaired by BJP corporator Srinath Bhimale passed a resolution diverting Rs 11.5 crore meant for civic works of Tingrenagar to the electoral ward of BJP corporators. “The proposal to divert the funds was tabled by two BJP corporators so they were approved by the standing committee through majority voting in favour of it,” said Bhimale.BJP leader Ganesh Bidkar said Balwadkar has been criticising the state BJP leaders and misbehaving in the civic general body. “The NCP corporator should not have sought enquiry into the spending of development funds by Kothrud assembly legislators. Thus, it was decided to cancel the development funds allocated to the electoral area of the NCP corporators.”NCP corporator Suhas Tingre, brother of city NCP chief Sunil Tingre, said it was a shock the way BJP was playing politics of revenge. “It is our democratic right to raise public issues. They had rejected the resolution for enquiry and the issue should have ended there. However, they took revenge by canceling development funds of the area which the NCP corporators were representing. If there is nothing wrong in the development funds spent by BJP legislators then they should face the inquiry why take revenge,” he said adding the proposal for canceling the funds meant for the electoral ward of Tingrenagar will now be tabled in the civic general body. If it is approved there then the NCP will decide on a future strategy to take on the BJP, he said.The NCP corporator said the development funds are meant for the electoral ward to develop civic facilities for the citizens of the area and the BJP by canceling them are making the citizens of the ward suffer.City NCP chief Sunil Tingre said that the BJP decision to divert local area development funds of electoral ward of two of NCP corporators speaks of their mentality of dictatorship. “If other political party corporators don’t agree to the BJP decisions or challenge them then the ruling BJP leaders threaten the corporators by diverting funds of the area they represent. They are actually taking away the development of citizens of the area and we will protest against this,” he said.Balwadkar said that if the BJP thinks that they will suppress us by taking such decisions then they are wrong. “We have been elected by citizens and it is for citizens that we proposed development work in the area. Late NCP chief Ajit Pawar was the state Finance minister for many years but never differentiated among legislators of any political party, including BJP, while allocating development funds for the assembly segments,” he added.Ajay Jadhav is an Assistant Editor at The Indian Express, Pune. With over 22 years of experience in the industry, he is a highly specialized journalist whose work focuses on the intersection of urban infrastructure, governance, and sustainability. Professional Background Role: As Assistant Editor, he plays a key role in the editorial direction of the Pune bureau, specializing in urban policy and its direct impact on citizens. Education: He holds a Master’s degree in Communication and Journalism from Savitribai Phule Pune University and a PG Diploma in Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR). He also studied at the prestigious Fergusson College. Impactful Reporting: He is credited with research-based articles on conservancy staff (waste workers) that influenced national policy for better working conditions. He is also known for exposing the contrast between high-end infrastructure (like helipads for leaders) and the lack of basic amenities like schools in their home districts. Personal Interests: An avid trekker and sports enthusiast, his personal interest in the outdoors often informs his reporting on environmental protection and sustainable development. Recent Notable Articles (December 2025) His reporting in late 2025 has been dominated by the upcoming January 2026 Civic Polls in Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad, and the city's infrastructure boom: 1. Political Analysis (Civic Elections 2026) "Not friendly but a bitter fight lies ahead between BJP and NCP for PMC, PCMC" (Dec 22, 2025): A detailed look at the intense rivalry between the Mahayuti partners as they prepare for the January 15 municipal elections. "Pune civic polls: Big blow to NCP, NCP(SP) as leaders switch to BJP" (Dec 20, 2025): Reporting on high-profile poaching and party-hopping ahead of the elections. "Ajit Pawar's NCP continues domination in Pune, wins 10 of 17 local bodies" (Dec 21, 2025): Analyzing the results of the local self-government body elections as a precursor to the main civic polls. 2. Infrastructure & Urban Development "Looking Ahead at 2026: Pune to see inauguration of much-awaited Hinjewadi to Shivajinagar metro route" (Dec 22, 2025): An "outlook" piece on the critical Metro Line 3 project expected to finish by March 2026. "Building Pune: PMC to construct double-decker bridge over Mula-Mutha River" (Dec 18, 2025): Detailing a major project aimed at easing traffic between Hadapsar and Kharadi. "Condition of highway from Pune to Kolhapur to improve in a year: Gadkari" (Dec 4, 2025): Reporting on the Union Minister’s assurances regarding one of the state's most critical transport corridors. 3. Civic Governance & Environment "Install sensors, LED indicators at construction sites within 15 days: PMC to builders" (Dec 16, 2025): A follow-up to the "Breathless Pune" series, reporting on new mandates for builders to monitor air quality in real-time. "Errors in electoral rolls: PMC corrects data of 92,466 voters" (Dec 16, 2025): Tracking the administrative efforts to clean up the voter lists before the 2026 elections. Signature Style Ajay Jadhav is known for accountability journalism. His work often bridges the gap between high-level policy and the "ground zero" reality of Pune's residents. He is particularly focused on Sustainable Development, ensuring that as Pune grows into a "Bharat Mandapam" style destination (referring to his report on the Lohegaon project), its environmental and social safeguards remain intact. X (Twitter): @ajay_khape ... Read MoreClick here to join Express Pune WhatsApp channel and get a curated list of our storiesTags:pune