India, Dec. 18 -- Even before the official candidates for the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) elections have been announced, several aspirants and former corporators have begun groundwork across the city, citing larger ward sizes and a short campaign window.

With the entire election process expected to conclude within a month, candidates anticipate limited time to reach voters once nominations are finalised. Against this backdrop, aspirants from various parties have started informal campaigns, mobilising workers and initiating outreach with prayers at local temples.

Leaders of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) said sitting corporators and hopefuls have already begun door-to-door leaflet distribution, along with holding small meetings an...