Sharad Pawar sets criteria for Ajit Pawar's re-entry into NCP-SP: 'It will be after…'

Maharashtra Politics: Nationalist Congress Party (NCP-SP) patriarch Sharad Pawar has clarified his stand on nephew Ajit Pawar's return to the party. On Tuesday, he said those who want to 'weaken' the NCP will not be taken in.

Sharad Pawar said in Mumbai, “Those who want to weaken the party will not be inducted. But leaders who will help strengthen the organization and will not harm the party's image should be inducted.” Will.”

“However, this will also be after talking to party (NCP-SP) leaders and workers,” he added.

The remarks came amid speculation that nephew Ajit Pawar, who defected from the NCP and joined the Mahawati alliance with Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Devendra Fadnavis and Shiv Sena leader Eknath Shinde, The uncle is planning to rejoin the army with Sharad Pawar.

Ajit Pawar's faction within the NCP has sparked speculation after its poor performance in the Maharashtra Lok Sabha elections. The disappointing results have sparked talks among some MLAs from Ajit Pawar's camp about possibly rejoining the NCP-SP ahead of the state assembly elections. The development highlights the growing uncertainty and changes in Maharashtra's political landscape as parties prepare for the upcoming electoral challenges.

Veteran NCP leader Sharad Pawar asserted that MLAs who would not “tarnish” the party's image would be withdrawn only after talking to party leaders and workers.

Meanwhile, NCP leaders led by Ajit Pawar were reportedly upset over the offer of the Minister of State (MoS) post in the Modi 3.0 cabinet.

NCP leader Praful Patel was offered the role of MOS but declined to accept it, saying it would be a demotion from his previous position as Union Minister with cabinet rank. But will be seen. Patel's decision reflects his reluctance to accept a perceived downgrade in the central government's hierarchy.

Earlier, Ajit Pawar said his party would wait for the BJP to change its offer to its ally.