NCP's PMC Unit Calls for Sunetra Pawar to Lead Party as National President
In a significant political development, the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) wing of the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) has unanimously passed a resolution urging the party's national executive to appoint Deputy Chief Minister Sunetra Pawar as the national president. This move comes in the wake of the vacancy created by the tragic and untimely death of Ajit Pawar, who served as the national president, guide, and inspiration for the party until his accidental demise on January 28, 2026.
Unanimous Decision Based on Party Interests and Continuity
According to NCP leader Nikam, the PMC unit, after deep consideration of all factors, believes that Sunetra Pawar is the ideal candidate to lead the party. Sunetra Pawar, the wife of Ajit Pawar and the newly appointed Deputy Chief Minister, is described as loyal to the ideological traditions of her late husband. She is recognized for her understanding of the party's organizational culture and her ability to maintain restraint, balance, and stability during challenging periods. The resolution emphasizes that her leadership would be in the best interest of the party, widely acceptable, and crucial for providing much-needed stability.
Nikam highlighted that Sunetra Pawar has consistently contributed selflessly to the party and its leadership from behind the scenes. Her personality is noted for its unifying potential, capable of bringing together all sections of the party. The proposal to elect her as national president was placed before all NCP corporators in the PMC, taking into account the party's interests, organizational continuity, legal aspects, and the emotional trust of party workers, in strict accordance with the NCP constitution.
Legal Framework and Procedural Steps
The resolution has been officially approved and will be forwarded to the National Executive Committee of the NCP for further appropriate decisions and necessary action. Nikam explained that, according to the relevant provisions of the NCP constitution, if the national president's post becomes vacant, the party's authorized body has the right to elect a new president through a proper resolution. This step is deemed essential to prevent any adverse impact on the party's decision-making process, organizational functioning, and public image due to the leadership vacuum.
The sudden loss of Ajit Pawar has cast a pall of sorrow over the NCP, creating a significant void at the organizational level. Throughout his political career, he was praised for steadfastly upholding the party's ideological direction, organizational strength, and the confidence of ordinary workers, leading the party through numerous difficult times with unwavering resolve.
Ideological Foundations and Future Direction
The NCP is a party that follows the principles of social justice, equality, and fraternity as championed by Shahu-Phule-Ambedkar, along with the tradition of ideal, restrained, and inclusive leadership exemplified by Yashwantrao Chavan. Preserving this ideological tradition, maintaining party unity, and sustaining the emotional and moral confidence of workers have become extremely necessary at this critical juncture. The call for Sunetra Pawar's appointment is seen as a move to ensure continuity and stability within the party framework.
This development underscores the ongoing efforts within the NCP to navigate leadership transitions while adhering to constitutional norms and honoring the legacy of its late leader. The resolution from the PMC wing marks a pivotal moment in the party's internal dynamics as it seeks to elect a new national president promptly and within legal bounds.
