This Article is From Apr 26, 2013

Ahead of Lok Sabha polls, NCP chief Sharad Pawar holds review meeting

Ahead of Lok Sabha polls, NCP chief Sharad Pawar holds review meeting
Mumbai: NCP chief and Union Agriculture Minister Sharad Pawar today reviewed political situation in Maharashtra at a meeting to discuss preparations for the 2014 Lok Sabha elections.

Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar and Home Minister RR Patil were among those who attended the meeting, held at Ajit Pawar's official residence at Malabar Hill this evening.

NCP had contested 22 Lok Sabha seats out of the 48 in the state in 2009.

NCP spokesman said Mr Pawar took stock of the situation in these constituencies. The meeting reviewed the local political scenarios, he added.

NCP is a part of UPA at the Centre, as well as of ruling Congress-led coalition in Maharashtra.

Union Heavy Industries Minister Praful Patel, Lok Sabha member Supriya Sule, state NCP ministers and party MPs were also present at the meeting.

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