Shar Pawar, President of National Congress Party (NCP) possibly suffers a setback after Avhut Tatkare, MLA of NCP has recently h a meeting with Uddhav Thackeray, President of  Shiv Sena. Avhut Tatkare who represents Shrivardhan assembly seat in Raig district of Maharashtra has been rumoured to join Shiv Sena. party is an ally of ruling party BJP in state and centre. Tatkare's uncle and NCP MP Sunil Tatkare is also rumoured to be joining Shiv Sena, although he h refuted rumours when questioned. 

NCP MLA Tatkare's intentions to remain in mainstream politics

Avhut Tatkare when questioned about leaving Shar Pawar's NCP, was hesitant in responding. However, he stated that he intends to remain in mainstream politics and would only confirm things furr once y have been decided. Tatkare stated that it is too soon to comment and that he would be able to make an official statement once  decision is me. He ded that he intends to speak to his party members and close aides before making decision.

'I met Uddhav Thackeray to remain in mainstream politics. I will anunce my official decision in next two days.' sic 

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Trouble mounts for Shar Pawar?

Earlier, in a huge blow to Shar Pawar, Sachin Ahir, one of senior leers of NCP joined Shiv Sena in July. Ahir stated that he wanted to fulfil late Bal Thackeray's dream. He commented on how he would like to work with Uddhav Thackeray and his son, Aitya Thackeray, to furr develop state. According to party insiders, Aitya was instrumental in getting Ahir to party as y knew each or for a long time. 

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'Ours is a common goal of development. Shiv Sena is in power in most municipal corporations in state. I can use expertise I gained as a minister to develop cities. I wanted to be with young leership for development,' sic Ahir stated.

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Sachin Ahir, who h begun his political career as a tre union leer, was face of NCP. He h joined Shar Pawar when NCP was formed and was close to Pawar. NCP which alrey h limited presence in city suffered a huge loss post-Ahir's exit. Meanwhile, Shiv Sena Party has been pushing Aitya Thackeray for post of Chief Minister in upcoming elections.

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(Inputs from PTI)