Party meeting today after the resignation of NCP supremo Sharad Pawar.
Party meeting today after the resignation of NCP supremo Sharad Pawar.
Two days after Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) chief Sharad Pawar decided to step down from his role, party workers on Thursday continued to urge their leader to reconsider his decision. A meeting of the 15-member committee formed by Pawar will be held today to name the new national president of the party. Sharad Pawar said that whatever decision this committee takes, it will be acceptable to me.
What did state NCP president Jayant Patil tell
State NCP president Jayant Patil on Thursday said NCP leaders urged Sharad Pawar to consider leading the party for the crucial Lok Sabha and assembly elections due next year. Pawar is firm on his decision. During this, he told that as Maharashtra President, I am worried about the next elections. I also believe that if Pawar saheb continues on his post, justice will be done for all. Speaking on the subject of the committee, he said that Sharad Pawar wanted his successor to be named in a democratic manner.
Three names in the race for the new president
NCP supremo Sharad Pawar on Tuesday Sharad Pawar A meeting of 15 committee members was held at the Yashwant Rao Chavan Center in Mumbai on Wednesday after the resignation. In this there was discussion about the new president of the party. The names of Ajit Pawar, Supriya Sule and Praful Patel are at the forefront in the race of NCP President. However, Praful Patel said that he is not yet ready for the post of president. He has already been given a big responsibility in the party.
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The committee will propose Sharad Pawar to continue as the president
According to media reports, this 15-member committee may come up with a resolution urging Pawar to continue as national president and appoint a working president to assist him. It could be Ajit Pawar, Supriya Sule or any other senior leader.
