Sharad Pawar Denies NCP-BJP Alliance, Calls Ajit’s Statement False

NCP president Sharad Pawar has said there was no question of an alliance with the BJP in Maharashtra.

NCP leader Ajit Pawar (on the left) along with NCP supermo Sharad Pawar on the right.

(Photo: Arnica Kala/The Quint)

NCP president Sharad Pawar on Sunday, 24 November, said there was no question of an alliance with the BJP in Maharashtra.

He was reacting to his nephew Ajit Pawar's tweets that he was still with NCP and that the "BJP-NCP alliance" would provide a stable government in the state.

“There is no question of forming an alliance with @BJP4Maharashtra. NCP has unanimously decided to ally with @ShivSena & @INCMaharashtra to form the government.”

Sharad Pawar, NCP Chief to PTI

"Shri Ajit Pawars statement is false and misleading in order to create confusion and false perception among the people," he added.

A day after his stunning volte face, Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar on Sunday said he was still with the NCP, adding Sharad Pawar continued to be his leader.

In a series of tweets after thanking BJP leaders for their congratulatory messages, Ajit Pawar also said the "BJP- NCP alliance" will provide a stable government in Maharashtra for the next five years.

“I am in the NCP and shall always be in the NCP and @PawarSpeaks Saheb is our leader. Our BJP-NCP alliance shall provide a stable Government in Maharashtra for the next five years which will work sincerely for the welfare of the State and its people.”

Ajit Pawar, NCP Leader

"There is absolutely no need to worry, all is well. However a little patience is required. Thank you very much for all your support," he tweeted.

(With inputs from PTI)