Nationalist Congress Party leader Jitendra Awhad gave a statement regarding the Ajit Pawar faction. Jitendra Awhad said that if Ajit feels that some of us are hovering around Sharad Pawar and that is why he had to leave NCP, then I am ready to leave the party and stay away from politics.
Jitendra Awhad said on Saturday that if Ajit Pawar’s reason for leaving the party was there, he would ask Jayant Patil to leave the party as well. He said that I will also ensure that Jayant Patil does the same. He further said that Ajit’s presence is necessary for the development of the party, so he should come back, we will leave the party for his convenience.
Awhad said he may announce his plans to quit the party at a rally in Yeola. He said that he and others could not see Sharad Pawar suffering at this age due to the recent developments.
Ajit Pawar and eight MLAs including Chhagan Bhujbal, Dilip Valse Patil and Hasan Mushrif had rebelled against the NCP and joined the Eknath Shinde government on July 2.
Awhad said those who have left should reflect on the help they have received from the party and Sharad Pawar during their political career. Earlier, a large number of party workers gathered at various places in Thane district including Anand Nagar check post, Bhiwandi bypass, Padgha and Shahpur to welcome Sharad Pawar.
