Shivajirao Adhalrao Patil, who was previously associated with the Eknath Shinde faction of Shiv Sena, has joined the NCP (Ajit faction) ahead of the Lok Sabha elections. The move comes after Patil realized that the prestigious Shirur seat was given to the Ajit camp. This development adds to the major political battle for the Shirur constituency, wherein Ajit Pawar has already held multiple rallies.