Sharad Pawar on Monday appointed Sonia Doohan as the in-charge of the Nationalist Congress Party's New Delhi Central office a day after the Maharashtra upheaval. Taking to twitter, the NCP chief announced the new development and said, "It is hereby notified all public and office bearers of NCP that from today Ms. Sonia Doohan will be charge of Nationalist congress party, New Delhi central office." This announcement came a day after the crisis in NCP after
Ajit Pawar led split in NCP
Sharad Pawar's nephew, Ajit Pawar earlier on July 02 held a meeting at his residence. After this, he led a split in the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP). Eight other party MLAs along with Ajit Pawar joined Eknath Shinde-led faction in Maharashtra on Sunday. Ajit Pawar and other prominent leaders were sworn in as ministers in the alliance government led by the Shiv Sena breakaway Eknath Shinde and the BJP. Ajit Pawar on Sunday took oath as deputy chief minister.
Sharad Pawa's presser
Early today (July 03), NCP chief Sharad Pawar addressed a press conference and announced that he has launched a statewide tour to strengthen the NCP. The call for a tour seems important for the party to boost the confidence of party workers, unfazed by actions of a few leaders. During his address, Pawar stressed that he doesn't do politics by harbouring malaise against anyone.
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