As Maharashtra heads into crucial local body elections, Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leaders Praful Patel and Ajit Pawar share their perspectives on the state’s future. Patel emphasizes the party’s focus on expansion in Nagpur and Vidarbha, while Pawar addresses the growing Maratha-OBC divide, asserting that both communities feel marginalized. The NCP also advocates for greater inclusion, highlighting their commitment to minority representation, with Patel underscoring the party’s unique position of having a Muslim minister and their push for 10% seats for minority communities.
Published – September 20, 2025 10:50 pm IST


