In a major blow to the Ajit Pawar faction ahead of the loksabha elections 2024, its leader and Parner MLA Nilesh Lanke has resigned from the National Congress Party and is likely to join back the Sharad Pawar camp on Monday, March 11, said sources.
He was known as a staunch supporter of Ajit Pawar. He was interested in contesting Lok Sabha elections from Ahmednagar South. The report suggests that he is expected to get a LS candidature from Sharad Pawar Camp.
Reacting to the News, Sharad Pawar faction, NCP (SCP) chief Sharad Pawar said, "I don't react on speculations... We are not in the business of being in contact with other leaders but I know several leaders are not comfortable on the other side (Ajit Pawar faction)."