Maharashtra Republican Party Pledges Support to Ajit Pawar's NCP

In a notable political move, the Maharashtra Republican Party has officially announced its support for Ajit Pawar's Nationalist Congress Party (NCP). The announcement was made during a joint press conference held in Indapur, where both NCP President Ajit Pawar and Republican Party President Sanjay Sonawane addressed the media.

Ajit Pawar, speaking at the event, acknowledged Sonawane’s contributions to social welfare and emphasized his identity as an Ambedkarite. Pawar assured Sonawane of NCP's inclusive stance, promising to allocate 10% of the party’s seats to minorities. He reaffirmed NCP’s commitment to following the ideals of Shivaji, Shahu Maharaj, Jyotiba Phule, and Dr. B.R. Ambedkar to drive the state’s progress.

The Maharashtra Republican Party, an Ambedkarite political entity active in 23 districts across the state, has aligned with NCP to combat the opposition’s narrative regarding potential constitutional changes and the end of reservations. Sanjay Sonawane, while announcing his support for NCP, emphasized the importance of countering such misleading claims.

The Republican Party also declared its support for the NCP candidate and sitting MLA Dattatray Bharane in the Indapur constituency. With this alliance, NCP’s position in Indapur has been further solidified, and the backing of the Republican Party is expected to attract Dalit voters, enhancing NCP’s electoral prospects.