Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut's comments came a day after Praful Patel said he was not in the race for the post of NCP national president, which fell vacant following the death of Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar in a tragic air crash last week
04 February,2026 06:36 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Speaking to reporters in Delhi, Praful Patel expressed concern that people not connected with the NCP were commenting on the party’s internal decisions after Pawar’s tragic death in a plane crash last week
03 February,2026 06:45 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
In the letter, the signatories expressed unanimous support for Sunetra Pawar’s elevation, citing the need for decisive leadership at the national level
02 February,2026 01:32 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Emphasising the party’s democratic functioning, Patel said any decision of such significance would be taken only after consultations with senior leaders, legislators and party office-bearers, while respecting the collective will and sentiments of party members
01 February,2026 06:03 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentADVERTISEMENT
