Sule alleged that the Election Commission had acted unfairly against the Sharad Pawar-led faction and maintained that ownership of a political party lies with its founders, not elected legislators.
Opposition demanded action against DCM Ajit Pawar, but Sharad Pawar led NCP SP MLA and newly appointed general secretary, Rohit Pawar, came to the rescue of his uncle Ajit Pawar.
The NCP divided in July 2023 when Sharad Pawar's nephew, Ajit Pawar, joined the Shiv Sena-BJP government. The election commission later awarded the NCP name and its 'clock' symbol to the Ajit Pawar gr ...