NCP (SP)

The Nationalist Congress Party (NCP), roughly translated as the "Rashtravadi Congress", is a national political party approved by the Election Commission of India. Its primary mass base is in Maharashtra, though it has a visible presence in states like Goa, Meghalaya, Gujarat, and Bihar. The party was founded in June 1999 by Sharad Pawar, P.A. Sangma, and Tariq Anwar after separating from the Indian National Congress due to differences over Sonia Gandhi’s foreign origin issue.

Election Symbol of NCP (SP):

The party flag consists of three horizontal stripes – saffron, white, and green – with a clock symbol in the center, signifying inclusiveness, secularism, and growth.

Now, Sharad Pawar’s faction is now using the “Man Blowing Turha” (a traditional Marathi trumpet) instead of the old “Clock” symbol. The Election Commission approved this change after the split with Ajit Pawar’s group

Leaders of Nationalist Congress Party (Sharad Pawar Faction)

The major leaders and executives of the party are:

Sharad Pawar, Founder and National President of NCP: Sharad Pawar was one of the founding members of the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) in 1999. He served as its president since the inception of the party. Veteran politician, former Chief Minister of Maharashtra, and former Union Agriculture Minister.Considered one of India’s most experienced political strategists.
Supriya Sule, Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha: Supriya Sule is currently a Member of Parliament (Lok Sabha) representing the Baramati constituency in Maharashtra. She belongs to the Nationalist Congress Party – Sharadchandra Pawar (NCP-SP) Represents Baramati constituency, Maharashtra. She is National Working President (Sharad Pawar faction after 2023 split).
Anil Deshmukh, Rajya Sabha MP: Anil Deshmukh is not currently a Member of Parliament (Rajya Sabha). He is an Indian politician and a senior leader of the Nationalist Congress Party (Sharadchandra Pawar) in Maharashtra. He has previously served as the Minister for Home Affairs in the Government of Maharashtra from 2019 to 2021. He has also been a member of the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly for the Katol constituency for multiple terms.
Rohit Pawar, MLA, Youth Leader: Rohit Rajendra Pawar is a Member of the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly (MLA) representing the Karjat-Jamkhed constituency and is affiliated with the Nationalist Congress Party (Sharad Chandra Pawar faction). He is recognized as a youth leader in Maharashtra politics.
Sunil Bhusara, MLA: Sunil Chandrakant Bhusara is an Indian politician from Maharashtra, currently serving as a Member of the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly (MLA) representing the Vikramgad Assembly constituency. He is a member of the Nationalist Congress Party – Sharad Chandra Pawar.
Mansingh Naik, MLA: Mansingh Naik (full name: Mansing Fattesingrao Naik) is an Indian politician associated with the Nationalist Congress Party (Sharadchandra Pawar faction). He is a former member of the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly, having represented the Shirala Assembly constituency in Sangli city, Maharashtra.
Dr. Rajendra Shingne, MLA: Dr. Rajendra Bhaskarrao Shingne is an Indian politician associated with the Nationalist Congress Party – Sharadchandra Pawar (NCP-SP). Dr. Rajendra Shingne was a candidate in the 2024 Maharashtra Assembly Elections, representing the Sindkhed Raja constituency for the NCP-SP. However, he lost the election to Manoj Devanand Kayande of the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP).

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