Finally, Ajit Pawar faction of the Nationalist Congress Party won the battle. Maharashtra legislative Assembly Speaker Rahul Narvekar declared Ajit Pawar group to be the real NCP. The decision was pronounced by Narvekar on Thursday. The issue was similar to Shiv Sena which was granted to Eknat Shinde as he held the majority of legislators in his group.
Narvekar said that Ajit Pawar has the support of 41 out of 53 legislators. The founder of the party Sharad Pawar, however, denied that Ajit Pawar has the support of the majority.
Ajit Oawar related against Sharad Pawar on June 30, 2023, and joined hands with BJP-Shi Sena Government and became Deputy Chief Minister. The legislators supporting Ajit Pawar made him the President of the party.
Earlier the Election Commission also decided in favour of Ajit Pawar.
Narvekar said that the majority was considered while deciding the case. He, however, cannot decide on the presidentship of the party. The decision was taken after examining all relevant documents including the constitution of the party and claims of both the factions.
The court had directed the Speaker to decide the case before February 15. Narvekar did not disqualify any member. He said both factions have filed petitions in connection with the disqualification of members.