The NCP Working President, Praful Patel, dismissed reports suggesting his elevation to National President as untrue and baseless. Patel emphasized the party’s adherence to democratic processes and the importance of consensus among senior leaders and members in such decisions. The clarification came in response to Union Minister Piyush Goyal’s earlier statement on Patel’s alleged appointment.
Minister Goyal, retracting his initial remarks, admitted to misinformation from a journalist regarding Patel’s supposed presidency. He acknowledged the error and clarified that the NCP continues to operate under Deputy Chief Minister Sunetra Ajitdada Pawar’s leadership. Speculation arose following the untimely demise of Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, prompting discussions on the party’s future leadership.
Amidst the uncertainty, a group of NCP legislators advocated for Sunetra Pawar’s appointment as the national president, citing her recent role as Maharashtra’s first woman Deputy Chief Minister. The evolving political landscape in Maharashtra also drew attention, with Raj Thackeray of the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena commenting on the situation and emphasizing the party’s Marathi roots.
