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Abbreviation NCP
President Ajit Pawar
Founder Sharad Pawar, P. A. Sangma, Tariq Anwar
Founded 10 June 1999 (25 Years Ago) (1999-06-10)
Country India
Headquarters 10, Bishmabhar Marg, New Delhi, India-110001
Eci Status State Party
Ideology Liberal Conservatism, Secularism, Economic Liberalism, Indian Nationalism

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Last Updated : 06 Feb 2025

Nationalist Congress Party (NCP): A Fractured Legacy The Nationalist Congress Party (NCP), a prominent force in Maharashtra politics, emerged in 1999 following a schism within the Indian National Congress. Founded by Sharad Pawar, P.A. Sangma, and Tariq Anwar, the party quickly established itself as...

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Tatkare said the state cabinet meeting is scheduled in Mumbai for February 10, which Deputy Chief Minister Sunetra Pawar will attend.

'Will discuss merger with Sunetra Pawar': NCP state president Sunil Tatkare

February 07, 2026 10:08 pm

Regarding the plane crash, NCP (SP) MLA Rohit Pawar said he will make a detailed presentation about it in Mumbai on February 10.

NCP at a crossroads, Maratha politics in flux: Does BJP stand to gain?

February 05, 2026 9:56 pm

Ajit Pawar’s death has shaken the Pawar clan, convulsed the NCP, and made the Marathas, whose support has undergirded the party, suddenly feel “orphaned”. But it has led to a situation loaded with new possibilities.

NCP will remain with BJP-led NDA, ‘up to others to decide their position’: Sunil Tatkare

February 02, 2026 1:11 am

The NCP leader’s statement is seen as a clear message to Sharad Pawar-led NCP-SP to decide whether it wants to join the NDA led by the BJP and quit the opposition MVA, comprising the Congress and Shiv Sena (UBT).

Asked as to then what happens to the possible merger, Tatkare said, “They (NCP-SP) will have to speak about it. They are already speaking about merger and what all was decided.'' (File Photo)

As merger gets stalled, Tatkare says NCP will remain firmly with NDA

February 01, 2026 9:52 pm

Tatkare said Ajit Pawar's faction of the NCP will remain with NDA and those approve of their decision would step forward.

Backroom Brief | Amid Sunetra Pawar's rise, Sharad Pawar's long game, as buzz grows over BJP's 'invisible hand'

February 01, 2026 6:31 am

While Sharad Pawar has pressed pause on NCP factions' merger, NCP leaders say it may still happen, but Sunetra has to first take charge decisively so that it does not happen on Pawar's terms.

Sunetra Pawar takes oath as Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister. (Express Photos/Akash Patil)

Sunetra Pawar sworn in as first woman Dy CM of Maharashtra

February 01, 2026 2:08 am

The 63-year-old Rajya Sabha MP largely remained away from active politics until the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, when she contested from Baramati but lost to her sister-in-law and incumbent NCP (SP) MP Supriya Sule.

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‘What can we do?’: INDIA signals limited options amid NCP merger buzz

January 31, 2026 8:56 am

The AICC leader said the NCP(SP)’s exit from the INDIA bloc might not be a setback, saying, “Someone’s departure can also have a positive effect on the alliance. Politics is too dynamic to make predictions.”

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NCP to keep Maharashtra Deputy CM post in family

January 30, 2026 4:02 am

Party leaders have also indicated that a meeting of the legislative party will be held in the coming week, where the name of Sunetra Pawar, wife of Ajit Pawar and Rajya Sabha MP, is likely to be proposed as the legislative party leader.