India, Nov. 12 -- 'Chandgad' is turning into a buzzword in strategy meetings ahead of the December 2 local body elections in the state. After the two rival NCP factions joined forces to contest the Chandgad Municipal Council in Kolhapur, the emerging 'Chandgad pattern' is now being talked about in other districts as well.

"Not only Chandgad, discussions for a possible alliance between both parties is ongoing in several places. Based on the response, decisions on forging a similar alliance will be taken by local units," said NCP (SP) state unit chief Shashikant Shinde on Tuesday.

Shinde was replying to a question on the Chandgad Municipal Council election, where the Ajit Pawar-led NCP and Sharad Pawar-led NCP (SP) will together take on t...