No opposition to Sunetra Pawar becoming NCP legislature party leader: Praful Patel
Praful Patel, working president of the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP), stated that there is no opposition to Sunetra Pawar, wife of late Deputy CM Ajit Pawar, becoming the new leader of the NCP legislature wing. He emphasized that family consent will be sought before filling the key post. Patel also confirmed that party leaders met with Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis to inform him about the leadership transition process within the NCP, a key constituent of the ruling Mahayuti alliance.
1 FEB 2026
— The Hindu
Sunetra Pawar was appointed Maharashtra's Deputy Chief Minister following the death of Ajit Pawar.
— The Hindu
Piyush Goyal's claim that Praful Patel was appointed NCP president was denied by Patel, who emphasized democratic processes for leadership decisions.
4 FEB 2026
— The Hindu
Sharad Pawar, NCP leader, clarified that Devendra Fadnavis, Maharashtra Chief Minister, is not involved in merger talks and Ajit Pawar and Jayant Patil are leading the discussions.
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