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Praful Patel

Praful Patel

NCP National Working President; incoming NCP National President

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Notable Quotes

"We discussed the election of a new legislative party leader and deputy chief minister. Decisions regarding cabinet portfolios and leadership must be made as soon as possible." — After meeting CM Fadnavis, January 30, 2026

"We must give the family time to come out of their grief and will soon discuss the party's future course with Sunetra Pawar and the family." — Statement on succession, January 30, 2026

Stories

Maharashtra deputy CM Ajit Pawar killed in plane crash

Force in Play

Leading NCP delegation in succession discussions; set to be appointed as national party president alongside Sunetra Pawar's state leadership

Ajit Pawar, who served as Maharashtra's Deputy Chief Minister six times over three decades, died on January 28, 2026, aged 66, when his chartered Learjet crashed at Baramati Airport. His wife Sunetra Pawar was sworn in as his successor on January 31, becoming the state's first woman Deputy Chief Minister and taking three portfolios. Recent developments include her upgraded Z-Plus security cover, allotment of the official Devgiri bungalow, and Pawar family endorsement as NCP chief on February 5.

Updated Feb 5