Published 14:33 IST, July 2nd 2023
NCP leader Ajit Pawar sworn in as second deputy CM of Maharashtra
However, NCP president Sharad Pawar, who was in Pune, said he was unaware of the meet, but added that Ajit Pawar, as leader of opposition in the Assembly, can call a meeting of legislators.
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Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leer Ajit Pawar will be sworn in as deputy chief minister of Maharashtra, sources close to him said on Sunday.
Out of total 53 NCP MLAs in state, 30 are apparently with Ajit Pawar, who is leer of opposition in state Assembly.
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Ajit Pawar met some party leers and MLAs at his official residence 'Devgiri' in Mumbai earlier in day.
Senior NCP leer Chhagan Bhujbal and party's working president Supriya Sule were among leers present at meeting.
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However, NCP president Shar Pawar, who was in Pune, said he was unaware of meet, but ded that Ajit Pawar, as leer of opposition in Assembly, can call a meeting of legislators.
14:28 IST, July 2nd 2023