In the realm of Maharashtra politics, all eyes are on Ajit Pawar, the influential nephew of Sharad Pawar, as observers eagerly await his next move. The Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) witnessed two significant developments recently – the resignation and subsequent withdrawal of Sharad Pawar as party chief, and the appointment of Supriya Sule and Praful Patel as the second-in-command after Pawar. Supriya, who has been designated as Pawar’s political heir, had previously predicted two “earthquakes” in Maharashtra politics.
However, these new arrangements have marginalized Ajit Pawar, who was once considered the most popular and powerful leader in the NCP, second only to the party patriarch himself. Ajit’s fallout with his uncle was primarily due to their disagreement over joining the Maharashtra government in alliance with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). While Ajit is eager to form a government with the BJP, Supriya holds a contrasting stance. Sharad Pawar’s recent party reshuffle, seen as an effort to safeguard NCP MLAs against possible poaching attempts by Ajit, has further alienated him within the party.
Meanwhile, in another political development, the BJP leadership has turned its attention to former Rajasthan chief minister Vasundhara Raje. Following the party’s defeat in Karnataka, where they believe sidelining popular state leader B. S. Yediyurappa contributed to their loss, the BJP aims to avoid repeating the same mistake in Rajasthan. Vasundhara Raje may be elevated to the position of campaign committee chief, signaling a potential shift in the party’s strategy for the upcoming elections.
The recent events in Maharashtra politics and the BJP’s considerations in Rajasthan have sparked speculation and anticipation for future political moves, keeping both the NCP and BJP in the spotlight.
