The Sharad Pawar-led Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) has expelled MP Praful Patel and four other leaders who have backed Ajit Pawar's rebellion. Meanwhile, the faction led by Ajit Pawar announced the appointment of Sunil Tatkare as new state chief of the party and the removal of Jayant Patil from the post.
The Sharad Pawar-led party has also moved a disqualification request against Ajit Pawar and eight others who joined the Eknath Shinde cabinet.
The party founded by Sharad Pawar in 1999 suffered a vertical split yesterday after Ajit Pawar broke ranks and joined the Shiv Sena-BJP government as a Deputy Chief Minister. Eight other NCP MLAs, including staunch Sharad Pawar loyalists like Chhagan Bhujbal and Dilip Walse Patil, were also made ministers.
Here are the updates on Ajit Pawar's big switch:
Jul 03, 2023 17:53 (IST)
MK Stalin Extends Support To Sharad Pawar Amid Mutiny By Nephew Ajit
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Monday extended his support to NCP chief Sharad Pawar after his party experienced an internal division with senior leader Ajit Pawar joining the Eknath Shinde government. According to the Tamil Nadu Chief Minister's office, Mr Stalin spoke to Mr Pawar and extended his support to him.
Jul 03, 2023 17:43 (IST)
Requested Speaker To Disqualify Jayant Patil, Jitendra Awhad: Ajit Pawar
"We have given a letter to the Speaker requesting him to disqualify Jayant Patil and Jitendra Awhad," said Ajit Pawar.
Jul 03, 2023 17:31 (IST)
"Sharad Pawar Is National President": Ajit Pawar Amid NCP vs NCP
Ajit Pawar today said that Sharad Pawar is the national president of the NCP. "Some leaders spoke yesterday and said that we won't fight legally, but will go among the masses. However, later at midnight, they take press conference and speak about legal action," said Ajit Pawar.
Jul 03, 2023 17:29 (IST)
NCP vs NCP Live: Ajit Pawar Camp Appoints New Office-Bearers
"Under the leadership of Ajit Pawar, we joined the government. The working president of NCP appointed me as state president of NCP. I have been state president earlier as well and we have worked for the development of party. Several appointments need to be done within the party. On July 5, we have called a meeting of the party office bearers. I am appointing Rupali Chakankar as women president. Suraj Chavhan has been appointed as youth wing president. Amol Mitkari, Anand Paranjpe, etc have been appointed as spokespersons," said Sunil Tatkare.
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