Mumbai, May 18 (IANS) The Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) has plunged into a quiet but fierce battle for institutional supremacy. At the absolute centre of this storm is Maharashtra’s first woman Deputy Chief Minister and newly-minted NCP National President, Sunetra Pawar. Having recently won the high-stakes Baramati Assembly bye-election to secure her legislative legitimacy, she now faces a far more complex domestic battlefield.Party insiders confirm she is increasingly caught in a structura…
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Mumbai, May 16 (IANS) In a move aimed at putting an end to widespread political speculation, the Sunetra Pawar-led Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) on Saturday clarified that senior leaders Praful Patel and Sunil Tatkare continue to hold their respective organisational positions as the national working president and Maharashtra unit chief, respectively, with full authority. Addressing a press conference in Mumbai, NCP leaders Avinash Adik and Umesh Patil stated that a recent communication submit…
Mumbai, May 16 (IANS) NCP (SP) legislator Rohit Pawar on Saturday said reunification of the two NCP factions would be possible only if Ajit Pawar-led NCP shows the resolve to fight the BJP on issues concerning the common people, while asserting that there is currently no substance in talks of a merger.The foundation day of the NCP falls on June 10. Against this backdrop, high-level meetings were held under the leadership of Sharad Pawar.Commenting on these meetings, Rohit Pawar said, “Organisati…
Mumbai, May 15 (IANS) In a bid to steady the ship following weeks of internal friction, the top leadership of the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) has moved to bridge the widening gap between the party’s central hierarchy and its veteran heavyweights. NCP President Sunetra Pawar, along with newly appointed party General Secretary Parth Pawar and Treasurer Jay Pawar, reached out to senior leaders Praful Patel and Sunil Tatkare on Friday and conveyed them that they will meet soon and deliberate on…
Mumbai, May 14 (IANS) Nationalist Congress Party (SP) president Sharad Pawar on Thursday said that while his former colleagues Praful Patel and Sunil Tatkare are capable leaders, the current leadership of their party may have a different assessment of them.“I don’t have to comment on the happenings in the other party. But both Patel and Tatkare have worked with me for several years and have undertaken several responsibilities. Therefore, I know their capabilities very well. Maybe the leadershi…
Mumbai, May 13 (IANS) The Maharashtra political landscape is abuzz following a late-night meeting between NCP State President, Sunil Tatkare, and NCP (SP) President, Sharad Pawar, at the latter’s ‘Silver Oak’ residence on Tuesday. While Tatkare has officially called the meeting a courtesy call over Sharad Pawar’s health concerns, rival factions and political observers are reading between the lines.Amid speculation over the meeting, NCP (SP) legislator, Rohit Pawar, held a press conference on W…
Mumbai, May 12 (IANS) Amid political turmoil in the Nationalist Congress Party (Ajit Pawar Group) after veteran heavyweights were sidelined in favour of the next generation of the Pawar family in the national executive, party Member of Parliament Sunil Tatkare on Tuesday evening met Nationalist Congress Party (Sharad Pawar) President Sharad Pawar at the latter’s residence, Silver Oak. Tatkare clarified that the meeting was not political and was intended solely to check on the senior leader’…
Mumbai, May 12 (IANS) Significant political confusion has gripped the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP-Ajit Pawar Group) following the release of a list detailing its new National Executive. The document, submitted to the Election Commission of India (ECI), has intensified discussions across Maharashtra as it appeared to sideline veteran heavyweights in favour of the next generation of the Pawar family.Eyebrows were raised when the names of stalwarts — including Praful Patel, Chhagan Bhujbal, S…
Mumbai/Baramati, April 24 (IANS) After the sudden and tragic demise of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, a significant power shift has taken place within the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) in the state. In a move to fill the immense leadership void, Sunetra Pawar has taken the oath as the state’s first female Deputy Chief Minister and has been appointed the NCP President, centralising all executive powers. To streamline party operations and ensure organisational stability, Sunetra …
New Delhi, April 9 (IANS) Following the withdrawal of the Congress candidate Akash More from the Baramati by-election, Nationalist Congress Party (Ajit Pawar faction) State President Sunil Tatkare expressed his appreciation for the move, describing it as a gesture of “political magnanimity.” Speaking to the media, Tatkare welcomed the development, noting that the decision clears the path for a more streamlined contest. He specifically thanked the Congress leadership for their “unders…