New Delhi: Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra Ajit Pawar Sunday explained his decision to part ways with his uncle and the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) founder, Sharad Pawarciting pressure from party MLAs who want to join Eknath Shinde’s government. The split last July led Ajit Pawar and eight other MLAs to align with the ruling alliance, a move he said was necessary to restart stalled development projects.
Ajit Pawar, addressing a campaign rally in Baramati ahead of the November 20 assembly polls, sought to clarify his stance. “You might think that I have abandoned Pawar Saheb at this age. I have not left him. The MLAs feel that joining the government is essential to revive the development of several states. development project It was approved during the Maha Vikas Aghadi regime but was shelved,” he said, stressing that provincial MPs have officially supported the initiative.
NCP symbol split adds to electoral complexity
After the split, the Election Commission gave Ajit Pawar’s faction the original NCP name with its “clock” symbol, while Sharad Pawar’s faction was designated as NCP (Sharadchandra Pawar) with the “Blowing Tower” “Man inside” symbol. The upcoming assembly elections will pit Ajit Pawar against Yugendra Pawar, the candidate of Sharad Pawar’s faction.
Appeal for Baramati’s future
Ajit Pawar, who has represented Baramati since 1991, urged voters to support him, highlighting his past contributions to the development of the region. He said, “In the last Lok Sabha polls, you supported Pawar Saheb and Supriya Sule. Now, I request your support. Tomorrow I will share my vision; for future generations , it’s up to you to decide.
Baramati is the stronghold of the Pawar family and Supriya Sule defeated Ajit Pawar’s wife Suneet by a wide margin in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections Sunetra Pawar, witnessed a crucial battle. The parliamentary election intensified family rivalry, with two factions vying for control of the constituency.
