Ajit Pawar’s NCP faction lodged a caveat petition in the Supreme Court to ensure they have a chance to state their case before any ruling is made regarding the Election Commission’s recognition of their group as the authentic NCP.
Ajit Pawar moves to the Supreme Court
New Delhi: The ongoing battle over the real NCP’ has taken a legal turn as the faction led by Ajit Pawar moves to the Supreme Court, seeking resolution and clarity in the matter. This setback comes in response to the recent caveat filed by Ajit Pawar’s faction, signaling a proactive stance to safeguard their interests amidst the escalating dispute within the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP).
Ajit Pawar’s faction has initiated legal action by approaching the Apex Court, aiming to address the controversy surrounding the authentic identity of the NCP. This move escalates the deep-rooted tensions and divisions within the party, highlighting the significance of resolving the dispute through judicial intervention.
The decision to highlight the matter before the Supreme Court reflects the determination of Ajit Pawar’s faction to assert their position and legitimacy within the NCP. By seeking legal recourse, they aim to secure a fair and impartial resolution to the contentious issue of the ‘real NCP’, thereby ensuring stability and unity within the party.
The filing of a caveat by Ajit Pawar’s faction indicates their readiness to engage in legal proceedings and defend their stance in case the Sharad Pawar group challenges the Election Commission’s ruling on the matter.
The Sharad Pawar group declared they would file an appeal with the Supreme Court, while the Ajit Pawar faction rejoiced over the decision.
Democracy is being murdered by this said by the Sharad Pawar group’s leader, Anil Deshmukh, said, “What happened is unfortunate. It’s obvious that we’re doing two things. Initially, within the next 48 hours, we will be visiting the Supreme Court. Second, we will definitely fulfil the Election Commission’s request to provide them with three names and three symbols by tomorrow evening, according to Supriya Sule, the leader of the Sharad Pawar group.
In July of last year, Ajit Pawar left the NCP with most of its MLAs and backed the Maharashtra BJP-Shiv Sena government headed by Chief Minister Eknath Shinde. Two days prior to his and eight other MLAs taking the oath of office as ministers in the Shinde government, he had filed the petition with the EC.
