Sharad Pawar Strengthens Influence in Maharashtra by Attracting Key Leaders
In a strategic move, Sharad Pawar has welcomed prominent leaders from BJP and nephew Ajit Pawar's faction, aiming to secure 50 seats in upcoming state elections.
- Harshvardhan Patil, a seasoned politician from BJP, has joined Sharad Pawar's NCP, marking a significant defection from the ruling alliance.
- Patil's shift is part of a broader trend of leaders from the sugar belt region aligning with Sharad Pawar, enhancing his party's foothold in western Maharashtra.
- Sharad Pawar is targeting 50 seats in the Maharashtra elections, focusing on the sugar belt, a traditional stronghold for his party.
- At least three leaders from Ajit Pawar's faction are reportedly in talks to return to Sharad Pawar's camp, indicating internal unrest.
- Patil's move is seen as a blow to BJP, as he was a key figure in the party's strategy for the region, and his defection may influence other leaders.
Free Press Journal 
Hindustan Times 
