Monday, March 16, 2026
19.1 C
New Delhi

Breaking News: Ajit Pawar Faction Rejects Merger Claims, Says Sunetra Pawar Should Lead NCP

Amid ongoing political speculation in Maharashtra, the Ajit Pawar faction of the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) has firmly rejected claims made by the Sharad Pawar camp regarding a possible merger of the two NCP factions. Ajit Pawar group MLA Anil Patil issued a strong statement, saying that no formal proposal or discussion about a merger was ever communicated to them. According to him, if any such talks took place, they were known only to Ajit Pawar personally. While acknowledging that some informal discussions and videos of leaders meeting had surfaced, Anil Patil clarified that these interactions were related to local body elections and not a confirmed merger plan. He stressed that questions regarding alignment with the NDA or broader political strategy were never clearly discussed within the Ajit Pawar group, leaving many issues unanswered. Anil Patil further asserted that the Ajit Pawar-led NCP is an independent entity and is under no pressure from any side. He strongly advocated that Sunetra Pawar should now take charge of the party leadership. With local body elections approaching and candidates already in the fray, Patil said party workers are demoralized after Ajit Pawar’s demise and need clear direction. He emphasized that Sunetra Pawar is best positioned to guide the party forward, stabilize the cadre, and ensure continuity during this critical phase.

Go to Source

Hot this week

Taliban Says 400 Killed, 250 Injured In Pakistani Airstrikes On Kabul Hospital

The Taliban government accused the Pakistani military of violating Afghan airspace and targeting a drug rehabilitation centre in Kabul. Read More

Govt okays hike in commissions to arthiyas in three states

NEW DELHI: The Centre on Monday approved hike in commission rates payable to arthiyas and societies for procurement of wheat and paddy in Punjab, Haryana and Rajasthan beginning this Rabi Marketing Season (RMS), which starts from this Read More

Topics

Taliban Says 400 Killed, 250 Injured In Pakistani Airstrikes On Kabul Hospital

The Taliban government accused the Pakistani military of violating Afghan airspace and targeting a drug rehabilitation centre in Kabul. Read More

Govt okays hike in commissions to arthiyas in three states

NEW DELHI: The Centre on Monday approved hike in commission rates payable to arthiyas and societies for procurement of wheat and paddy in Punjab, Haryana and Rajasthan beginning this Rabi Marketing Season (RMS), which starts from this Read More

Oscars defend ‘In Memoriam’ segment amid backlash

The executive behind the Academy Awards telecast has defended the widely discussed ‘In Memoriam’ segment of the show, following the criticism over the omission of several stars from the televised montage. Read More

Coldplay kiss cam controversy: Kristin Cabot spills the beans to Oprah

Months after the infamous Coldplay kiss cam controversy, former HR executive, Kristin Cabot has spilled the beans to Oprah Winfrey about the incident that took social media by storm. Read More

Trump Asks China To Delay Beijing Trip ‘By A Month Or So’ Amid Iran War: ‘I Want To Be Here’

Trump said he has asked China to delay his upcoming visit “by a month or so” as the Iran war entered its 17th day with no clear end in sight. Read More

Related Articles