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The NCP dismissed speculation of internal rifts after senior leaders met Amit Shah in New Delhi, affirming party unity under Sunetra Pawar despite her absence during the meeting.
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Sunetra Pawar (ANI File)
The Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) has rejected speculation about differences within the party following a meeting between Union Home Minister Amit Shah and a group of senior party leaders in New Delhi, insisting that there is no leadership crisis or lack of coordination.
The controversy arose after Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Sunetra Pawar and her sons, Parth and Jay, were absent from Sunday’s meeting with Amit Shah. Their absence prompted questions about their role in discussions concerning the party’s future following the death of Ajit Pawar.
NCP national chief spokesperson Umesh Patil termed reports suggesting that Sunetra Pawar and Rajya Sabha MP Parth Pawar were left out of the discussions “incorrect, baseless and misleading”.
“Attempts are being made to give an unnecessary political twist to the meeting and create a narrative of internal differences and lack of coordination within the party. The NCP is an important constituent of the Mahayuti alliance and remains united under the leadership of Sunetra Pawar,” he said.
Senior Leaders Hold Follow-up Meeting
The delegation that met Shah included Praful Patel, Sunil Tatkare, Dilip Walse Patil, Hassan Mushrif, Chhagan Bhujbal and Dhananjay Munde. Following their return to Maharashtra, the leaders held discussions at Bhujbal’s residence.
Walse Patil told PTI that the group would meet Sunetra Pawar later in the day.
At A Glance
The Nationalist Congress Party rejected speculation regarding internal party differences following a meeting between senior leaders and Union Home Minister Amit Shah in New Delhi.
NCP spokesperson Umesh Patil stated that reports of Sunetra Pawar and Parth Pawar being excluded from discussions are incorrect and misleading.
Senior NCP leaders held a follow-up meeting in Maharashtra to discuss ongoing party matters and coordinate with Sunetra Pawar.
“The core group will meet now and DCM Sunetra Pawar in the evening,” he said, PTI reported.
Patil clarified that Sunetra Pawar and Parth had previously met Shah to discuss organisational matters after Ajit Pawar’s death and had sought an appointment for the senior leadership.
The developments come amid the NCP’s efforts to secure the finance portfolio, previously held by Ajit Pawar, and its recent defeat in the Aurangabad Graduates constituency in the Maharashtra Legislative Council elections, ending its 18-year hold on the seat.
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