India, April 12 -- NCP (SP) MLA Rohit Pawar on Sunday claimed that a major party within Maharashtra's ruling Mahayuti alliance could soon attempt to engineer defections within its own ranks, rather than targeting the Opposition.

In a post on social media, Pawar said there was "credible information" suggesting that by the end of next month, a "big party in power" may shift its focus towards its own allies, in an apparent reference to the BJP.

The Mahayuti government in Maharashtra is led by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and comprises the BJP, Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena, and the NCP faction headed by Sunetra Pawar.

Pawar's remarks come amid speculation about alleged efforts to poach Opposition leaders, including reports of a supposed...