Ajit Pawar Ally to Join Sharad Pawar? Speculations Addressed in Pune Press Conference

Pune, 11th March 2024: Following the split within the NCP, rumours were circulating that MLA Nilesh Lanke, who had initially sided with Ajit Pawar, might join Sharad Chandra Pawar’s party. However, Sharad Pawar addressed these speculations in a press conference, stating unequivocally that there is no truth to these rumours, and such party entry is not in the cards.

Despite initial reports suggesting that Lanke might switch his allegiance from Ajit Pawar to Sharad Pawar’s group, the latter dismissed these claims during the press conference held this morning.

Contrary to the hearsay that Lanke was present at Pawar’s Modi Bagh residence, Pawar clarified that no party entry was on the horizon for Lanke. He urged the media to bring Lanke to the press conference if he was indeed present, emphasizing that the reports were baseless.

However, there are claims from NCP Sharad Chandra Pawar party office bearers that Lanke is discontented, and there are expectations that he may join the party in the coming four to five days. The situation remains fluid, with conflicting reports on Lanke’s political affiliation.