The announcement was made by party working president Praful Patel during a high-level national executive meeting on Thursday; Parth Pawar is expected to secure a six-year term in the Upper House
Parth Pawar. File Photo
The Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) led by the Ajit Pawar faction has nominated Parth Pawar as its candidate for the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections scheduled on March 16, reported news agency IANS.
The announcement was made by party working president Praful Patel during a high-level national executive meeting on Thursday. Parth Pawar, son of late Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, is expected to secure a six-year term in the Upper House, given the party’s legislative strength in the Maharashtra Assembly.
The required vote quota for election is 37, while the party currently has 40 MLAs, making his victory highly likely.
Decision taken unanimously by core committee
Patel said the decision to field Parth Pawar was taken unanimously by the party’s core leadership, which includes senior leaders such as Chhagan Bhujbal, Sunil Tatkare, Hasan Mushrif, Dhananjay Munde, and Dilip Walse Patil, reported IANS.
He added that the party leadership is fully united behind the nomination, signalling a strategic move amid ongoing organisational changes within the faction, reported IANS.
Patel said 37 votes were required for the win and that the party had the support of 40 MLAs, expressing confidence that all of them would unanimously vote for Parth Pawar.
Sunetra Pawar appointed national president
In a key development, the party also confirmed the appointment of Sunetra Pawar as the national president of the NCP (Ajit Pawar faction). Her elevation comes following the demise of Ajit Pawar and marks a significant shift in the party’s leadership structure, reported IANS.
Addressing party workers, Sunetra Pawar reiterated her commitment to carrying forward Ajit Pawar’s political vision and organisational legacy.
Organisational reshuffle amid political transition
The meeting also saw Praful Patel being re-elected as the party’s working president, while Sunil Tatkare continues as the Maharashtra state president.
Candidates for the Rajya Sabha polls are required to file their nominations by March 5, as per the Election Commission’s schedule.
Parth Pawar’s nomination comes at a crucial juncture, as the party undergoes a broader leadership restructuring. There is also speculation about his possible induction into a key organisational role at the national level, though no formal announcement has been made so far.
(With inputs from IANS)
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