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NCP (NCP)
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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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NCP (NCP) BIOGRAPHY
Last Updated : 06 Feb 2025
Nationalist Congress Party (NCP): A Fractured Legacy The Nationalist Congress Party (NCP), founded in 1999 by Sharad Pawar, P A Sangma, and Tariq Anwar following a Congress split, has a significant presence in Maharashtra and holds state party status in Nagaland and Kerala. Initially a prominent for...
NCP NEWS
NCP storms back to power in Pune ZP, proves its supremacy in Panchayat Samiti poll
February 09, 2026 10:37 pm
Party credits victory to Ajit's tireless effort
NCP's PMC wing to urge national executive to appoint Sunetra Pawar as national unit chief
February 09, 2026 6:58 pm
According to the relevant provisions of the Nationalist Congress Party's constitution, if the national president's post becomes vacant, the party's authorised body has the right to elect a new president through a proper resolution," Nikam added.
Special voter list revision begins for Baramati as bypoll process gets underway after Ajit Pawar's death
February 08, 2026 4:47 pm
Draft electoral roll to be published on February 9, with claims and objections open till February 25, following the vacancy caused by Ajit Pawar’s death.
Pawar family meets again, discusses plans to set up 'grand' Ajit memorial in Baramati
February 05, 2026 10:32 pm
Apart from Sharad Pawar, his wife Pratibha Pawar, Shriniwas Pawar, Rohit Pawar, Ranjit Pawar, Parth Pawar and Jay Pawar were present at the meeting held at Vidya Pratishthan in Baramati.
Merger buzz, Maratha base add to BJP woes amid uncertainties in NCP
February 05, 2026 8:03 pm
According to BJP leaders, managing coalition politics may become more difficult amid the merger buzz between the NCP and and Sharad Pawar's NCP(SP).
Any decision on merger will be taken by Dy CM Sunetra Pawar: BJP
February 05, 2026 7:24 pm
Since the tragic death of Ajit Pawar in the plane crash at Baramati, BJP has come under criticism from opposition parties for working in tandem with NCP.
Alliance between two NCP factions was limited to local body polls, says Praful Patel
February 03, 2026 9:10 pm
Working president dismisses merger speculation, says coordination was only to prevent vote division
How NCP merger issue went from being ‘internal matter’ to a Fadnavis-Sharad Pawar fight
February 04, 2026 11:46 am
BJP’s strategic signalling, succession politics after Ajit Pawar’s death and mistrust within the NCP factions deepen uncertainty over a possible reunion
Can Sunetra Pawar hold a patriarchal party together while negotiating with a voracious BJP?
February 02, 2026 12:08 pm
What deserves closer attention is not whether a woman took charge too quickly, but what the men around her will do next, inside the party, within the alliance and to the people of Maharashtra
'Totally baseless': Praful Patel denies reports about his appointment as NCP president after Ajit Pawar's death
February 01, 2026 2:42 pm
NCP sources said many in the party are not keen on a merger with the Sharad Pawar faction and the quick elevation of Ajit Pawar's wife Sunetra Pawar as Maharashtra deputy chief minister is seen as a move to retain control.
From cheating rumors to ‘Jai Mata Di’: How Govinda, Sunita Ahuja are fixing their marriage
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Amid months of chatter of trouble in marriage, Govinda and his wife Sunita Ahuja seem to be making friendly advances towards each other in public. Hours after the actor hoped she continues to pray for their marriage, Sunita took to social media to share a rare, old picture of her with Govinda and his late mother Nirmala Devi.
NCP PHOTOS
In Pictures: Sharad Pawar celebrates his 85th birthday at Y B Chavan Centre in Mumbai
December 12, 2025 3:19 pm
Sharad Pawar, the veteran NCP leader, met party workers and well-wishers at Y B Chavan Centre in Mumbai on his 85th birthday as leaders and supporters extended greetings in person and through social media.
Rare images of Jawaharlal Nehru on his 57th death anniversary
May 27, 2021 11:59 am
May 27, 2021 marks the 57th year of Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru aka Chacha Nehru's demise. Following are some rare archival images commemorating highlights of his lifetime.
Maharashtra: All smiles in NCP, Sena camp as MLAs take oath; Uddhav to be CM
November 27, 2019 4:38 pm
A special session of the 14thMaharashtra Legislative Assembly commenced to administer oath to the newly-elected members. The NCP-Congress-Shiv Sena front has unanimously elected Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray as the CM candidate. He will take the oath tomorrow.
Maharashtra government formation: NCP says consensus reached, Uddhav Thackeray to be CM
November 22, 2019 10:22 pm
Shiv Sena, NCP and Congress are expected to stake claim to form the new government in Maharashtra.
BJP-Shiv Sena, Cong-NCP alliances break, Uddhav Thackeray visits temple
September 26, 2014 1:21 pm
Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray visited a temple with his family.
Stage set for 6th phase of polling
April 23, 2014 9:19 pm
Stakes will be high for Congress and BJP and a number of other parties like AIADMK, DMK, NCP and Shiv Sena when 117 constituencies will go to polls on Thursday in yet another substantial round of polling in the Lok Sabha elections.
NCP VIDEOS
Opposition accuses BJP of communalising UP ahead polls
March 01, 2016 8:45 am
New Delhi, Mar 01 (ANI): Congress Party leader Sandeep Dikshit on Tuesday accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of communalising the state of Uttar Pradesh ahead of next year’s assembly polls., H e was reacting to union minister Ram Shankar Katheria’s hate speech in Agra.He maintained that the BJP is all set to lose the elections also and would be slowly routed out. Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader Tariq Anwar also said the BJP was struggling to attract votes to its cause in Uttar Pradesh. He also added that since Narendra Modi had become Prime Minister, violence and hooliganism had increased.
Opposition parties back privilege motion against Union HRD Minister Irani
March 01, 2016 7:18 am
New Delhi/Patna, March 01 (ANI): Opposition leaders on Tuesday backed the step to move a privilege motion against Union Human Resource and Development (HRD) Minister Smriti Irani in the Lok Sabha (LS). Congress leaders K C Venugopal and Ranjeet Ranjan today gave the privilege motion against Irani, citing her arrogance and blatant lies as the reason for doing so.The privilege motion against Irani is being moved with regard to the discussion related to the suicide of PhD scholar Rohith Vemula in August last year.
Murthal gangrapes: Naqvi for stringent action against accused
February 28, 2016 2:27 pm
Mumbai, Delhi, Feb 28 (ANI): Minister of State for Parliamentary Affairs Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi on Sunday said the gangrapes, which took place during the Jat agitation in Murthal is highly condemnable, adding that stringent action must be taken against the accused. Congress leader Shobha Oza accused the Haryana Government and police of attempting to cover up the incident. She said this attitude reflects the incapability of the government. Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader Majeed Memon echoing similar sentiments said that such cases are a disgrace to the country. He added it is the obligation of the police to maintain law and order and if such has happened then they must be held accountable
Politicians condemn Jadavpur University protest
February 17, 2016 8:07 am
New Delhi/Mumbai, Feb 17 (ANI): Condemning the protests in Jadavpur University, Kolkata, Congress leader Manish Tewari on Wednesday said strict actions should be taken against people involved in anti-national activities but sedition charges should not be put against them as it fulfils their aspirations of gaining popularity. Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader Majid Memon also condemned the protests in educational institutions. Meanwhile, Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi emphasised on the need for the Jadavpur University students to come forward and identify the anti-social elements prevalent in the campus.
NCP criticises BJP for JNU row
February 16, 2016 6:55 am
New Delhi, Feb 16 (ANI): Lashing out at the NDA Government and Delhi Police, Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) general secretary Tariq Anwar said the present BJP-led NDA Government is bothering the university students without any prior investigation. Meanwhile, Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi said all parties should stand up together against the anti-national elements responsible for the recent Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) issue.
President's rule imposed 'under pressure' in Arunachal: NCP
January 27, 2016 9:07 am
New Delhi, Jan 27 (ANI): National Communist Party (NCP) leader Majeed Memon on Wednesday said President Pranab Mukherjee approved the imposition of central rule in Arunachal Pradesh “under pressure” from the BJP-led NDA and alleged that extreme situations to throw out a democratically elected government did not exist in the state. He said the President had expressed his views on Tuesday morning asking the Centre as to what was the hurry. But in a matter of few hours, he put his seal of approval, which only suggests that probably there was some “pressure” that is not in the interest of the constitutional values.
Politicians react over govt. formation in J&K
January 17, 2016 9:10 am
New Delhi, Jan 17 (ANI): Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader Tariq Anwar on Sunday said the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) seems confused over forming a government with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Jammu and Kashmir. He added that the PDP wants assurance from the BJP over a minimum governance programme to form the government. Asserting that only former prime minister Indira Gandhi understood the problems of Jammu and Kashmir, National Panthers Party (JKNPP) leader Bhim Singh said no central party is aware of the ground realities in the state.
NCP hails Delhi Govt.'s odd-even formula
January 07, 2016 4:04 pm
Mumbai, Jan 07 (ANI): Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader Majeed Memon on Thursday praised the Delhi Government's odd-even formula, saying the scheme has shown successful results thus far, and can help control Mumbai pollution also if implemented. The scheme will not only help control the high level of pollution, but will also reduce the problem of traffic jams. He also stated that it is the people's participation that would make it a success in Mumbai and other major cities as well.
BJP imposing 'RSS ideology'on FTII: Congress
January 07, 2016 10:28 am
New Delhi/Mumbai, Jan 07 (ANI): Congress leader Shobha Oza on Thursday came in support of the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII) students and alleged that the BJP is trying to run some institutions by imposing the RSS ideology. She stressed that earlier also students protested for a long time but no action was taken by the government. Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader Majeed Memon also criticised the appointment of Gajendra Chauhan and said that students are upset with him but government did not pay any heed to their concerns.
