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NCP fields Rajendra Jain for Rajya Sabha by-election in Maharashtra

DN News Network — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 17:22:24 +0530

Nagpur/Gondia, June 8

The Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) on Monday announced senior leader and former MLA Rajendra Jain as its candidate for the upcoming Rajya Sabha by-election. The announcement was made by Deputy Chief Minister Sunetra Pawar after prolonged deliberations within the party. Jain is considered a close aide of NCP working president Praful Patel.

Several names were reportedly under consideration for the Rajya Sabha seat, including that of minister Chhagan Bhujbal, as discussions within the party intensified over the candidature.

The Rajya Sabha vacancy arose after Sunetra Pawar resigned from the Upper House following her appointment as Deputy Chief Minister.

The post had fallen vacant after the demise of Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, following which Sunetra Pawar was elevated to the position.

Amid speculation over who would represent the NCP quota in the Rajya Sabha, the party eventually finalised Jain’s candidature.

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Bangladesh's youth-led NCP registered by Election Commission as official political party

Nysa Rajesh Warlekar — Wed, 19 Nov 2025 22:07:27 +0530

Dhaka, 19th November 2025

Bangladesh's student-led National Citizen Party (NCP) has now become eligible for participating in the upcoming national polls, after the country's Election Commission greenlit their registration, recognising them as an official political party.

The announcement came when Election Commission (EC) Senior Secretary Akhtar Ahmed confirmed that the commission had approved the registrations of both the NCP and the left-wing-communist faction, Bangladesh Samajtantrik Dal (Marxist).

A gazette notification later stated that the NCP has been allocated the electoral symbol 'Shapla Koli' (water lily bud), Business Standard BD reported.

The decision marks a major milestone for the newly formed youth-led group, which seeks to position itself as an alternative to the country's two principal political parties, the BNP (Bangladesh Nationalist Party) and the now-banned Awami League — presenting itself as the voice of a new, youth-led generation.

Even before its EC registration, the NCP had already declared its intention to field candidates in all 300 constituencies in the February 2026 national election.

This comes after the NCP's Chief Coordinator Nasiruddin Patwary held a meeting with the country's Chief Election Commissioner AMM Nasir Uddin in Dhaka.

The NCP leader reportedly said that while the party had accepted the Shapla Koli symbol, it was critical of the EC's handling of the allocation. "We have accepted Shapla Koli… we have not yet received a clear explanation from the Election Commission.

"Considering their arbitrary behaviour, we cannot afford to remain stuck on the symbol. Our decision prioritises the greater interest," he told reporters. He further levied sharp criticism against the EC's alleged engineered decision-making.

"Many processes are engineered here rather than conducted fairly. We are fighting our battle within this system," the NCP leader remarked, and cautioned that arbitrary behaviour from the commission could persist.

Patwary has become a leading figure in Bangladesh over the past year and has drawn a lot of attention in recent weeks for his highly confrontational, militant rhetoric.

This is particularly underscored by his comments in the past week, where he warned that the NCP was prepared for either a "ballot revolution" or a "bullet revolution," depending on how the political situation evolves, further deteriorating the country's already unstable socio-political environment.

His remarks also further underline the marked political tensions among all the entities that had earlier collaborated with Chief Advisor Muhammed Yunus to overthrow the former Awami League-led government of PM Sheikh Hasina, as the former allies are now openly at odds with each other, trading accusations over the direction of reforms, election preparations and the legitimacy of state institutions.

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Sharad Pawar Breaks Silence on Jayant Patil's Unhappiness in NCP!

DN News Network — Sat, 15 Mar 2025 16:44:53 +0530

In a significant development, Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) chief Sharad Pawar has finally spoken out about the rumors surrounding Jayant Patil's unhappiness in the party. Pawar's revelation has sent shockwaves through Maharashtra's political circles, fueling speculation about a potential split in the NCP.

Pawar's Reaction

When questioned about Patil's dissatisfaction, Pawar candidly admitted that there were indeed issues. However, he also emphasized that Patil had already addressed these concerns in Baramati. Pawar's statement has sparked curiosity, with many wondering what Patil's grievances entail.

Controversy Surrounding Jayant Patil

The controversy revolves around Patil's alleged involvement in the Malhar and Jhakta issues, which have been exacerbated by the trustees of Jejuri. Pawar, while acknowledging the situation, criticized the focus on these issues, labeling them as non-national concerns.

Beed Situation

Pawar also expressed concern about the deteriorating situation in Beed, which has been plagued by power misuse and lawlessness. He urged the state government to take decisive action against those responsible.

Implications for NCP

As the NCP faces a potential split, Pawar's statements have significant implications for the party's future. With Patil's unhappiness and the controversy surrounding him, the NCP's unity and stability are under scrutiny.

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Pawar's Resignation: Bouncer or Googly?

DN News Network — Tue, 02 May 2023 16:00:00 +0530

Mumbai / Shrikant Tilak

Sharad Pawar is considered to be the senior, mature and hardcore politician of the country. NCP leaders along with their allies in the Maha Vikas Aghadi like the Uddhav Thackeray group believe that when the party and the country need him, he will reconsider his decision to resign and take the initiative to lead the party again. Therefore, political circles are curious about whether Pawar's resignation will actually be a bouncer or a googly.

After Pawar announced his resignation as party president, all the senior party leaders requested Pawar to reconsider his decision. Pawar, who initially refused it strongly, on seeing the insistence of the workers, stated that he would accept the decision of the committee appointed to take the decision of the party leadership. Among the leaders who requested Pawar to withdraw his decision to resign were leaders who were part of the committee like Praful Patel. Therefore, it is expected that this committee will request Pawar to withdraw his resignation and Pawar will accept it on the insistence of the workers.

Sanjay Raut, the MP and spokesperson of the Uddhav Thackeray group, an ally of the NCP in the Mahavikas Aghadi and considered close to Pawar, has predicted the same possibility. At one point in Shiv Sena's political journey led by Shiv Sena chief Balasaheb Thackeray, Balasaheb was nervous about politics. He decided to resign from the post of Shiv Sena chief. However, Balasaheb could not avoid the insistence of the then Shiv Sena leaders and activists. He withdrew his decision to resign. Recalling this incident, Raut has hinted that the same will happen again in the case of Pawar.

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Ajit Pawar on the way to become Chief Minister?

DN News Network — Mon, 17 Apr 2023 12:49:07 +0530

MUMBAI - NCP leader, current leader of the opposition, leader Ajit Pawar, who has been consistently on the post of deputy chief minister, is likely to fulfill his ambition of becoming the chief minister soon. Ajit Pawar going with BJP is currently being discussed in the political circle. Sanjay Raut has also said that efforts are being made to break the NCP like the Shinde group with the help of ED and central investigation agencies. Sharad Pawar also mentioned this possibility in his meeting with Uddhav Thackeray. In such a situation, even Sharad Pawar gave silent approval to all this, saying that if anyone goes with BJP, it will be a personal decision of that leader. If Ajit Pawar goes with BJP, he can get the post of Chief Minister. But for that they need to have 40 MLAs. Given the strength of the NCP, there is a possibility that many of its MLAs will go with Ajit Dada. But for all this they need the permission and blessings of elder Pawar. Sharad Pawar, however, has taken a stand that NCP will not go with BJP.

How will Ajit Pawar become Chief Minister? If the outcome of the power struggle in the Supreme Court goes against Chief Minister Eknath Shinde's group, 16 MLAs are likely to be disqualified. MLAs other than these 16 may also be disqualified under the Prohibition of Defection Act. In such a situation, it is said that Ajit Pawar will take 40 MLAs from NCP and form a separate group and claim to form the government with BJP. If action is not taken against the remaining MLAs of the Shinde faction, there is a possibility that they too will be taken along with Ajit Pawar. In such a situation, there is a discussion that the government can remain in the state for a year with Ajit Pawar as the Chief Minister, Shinde group as the Deputy Chief Minister and BJP's support in the government or outside.

Sharad Pawar reluctant? Sharad Pawar, who experimented with Mavia and opposes Modi's empire at the national level, is said to be reluctant to go with the Hindutva party. There is also talk that other leaders of NCP are thinking differently. It is said that Pawar, who built his political career on the Congress ideology, feels it inappropriate to join the BJP at this stage of his age. Pawar has recently faced criticism from across the country due to his stand with the Congress and the opposition. That is why Pawar is reluctant to go with BJP as a nationalist party. He has already made it clear that if this decision is taken, it will be personal to the leaders, NCP will not go anywhere.

NCP MLAs in ponds and farms? Ajit Pawar had earlier taken oath with Devendra Fadnavis in 2019. But both of them had to resign in just 78 hours. NCP MLAs feel that the same situation should not occur again. Even though Fadnavis has revealed that the swearing-in ceremony took place only with the consent of Sharad Pawar, Pawar has refrained from commenting on it directly. MLAs are of the opinion that if such a situation arises again this year, Sharad Pawar's blessings are needed. He also fears that if the message goes out that he goes against Sharad Pawar, his political career may be ruined. That is why it is said that everyone is paying attention to Sharad Pawar's green light.

Discussion of Ajit Pawar and Amit Shah? Ajit Pawar was unreachable, it is said that on that day Ajit Pawar met Amit Shaha in Delhi. It is also discussed that Praful Patel and MP Sunil Tatkare were with him. It is said that in this meeting, there was a discussion about the cabinet and account sharing. Looking at the current situation in the state, BJP also needs Ajit Pawar's support.

What is the need of BJP? The popularity of Uddhav Thackeray and Aditya Thackeray has increased after the rebellion in the state. An internal survey conducted by the BJP has predicted the possibility of Maviya getting more seats. That is why it is being said that no elections have been held in the state at present. If the Maviyas fight together in the Lok Sabha, they are likely to get 33 seats. Since BJP wants to come back to power at the center, they will not take this risk. In such a situation, it is said that BJP is trying to achieve good success in 2019 Lok Sabha by taking a Maratha leader like Ajit Pawar.

Praful Patel mastermind behind the scenes? It is also being discussed that NCP leader Praful Patel is making all this behind the scenes. His absence was noticeable during Pawar-Rahul Gandhi's meeting. It is said that Sunil Tatkare is also helping in this. In such a situation, the state is now paying attention to the roles of Sharad Pawar and Ajit Pawar.

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