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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
Right-wing preacher Sangram Bhandare, aides fling ink at NCP(SP) leader Vikas Lawande over Warkari remarks
May 09, 2026 2:17 pm
State NCP (SP) youth president Mehbub Shaikh condemned the incident, saying it was ‘highly reprehensible and a stain on democratic values’.
Baramati bypoll result: Sunetra Pawar creates history, wins by 2.18 lakh votes to break Ajit Pawar’s record
May 05, 2026 4:38 am
In a social media post, Sunetra Pawar expressed her "heartfelt gratitude to all the people of Baramati for electing me with a big margin of votes".
NCP Pimpri delegation meets Sunetra Pawar, urges MLC nomination for Behl
April 27, 2026 9:04 pm
The move highlights a strategic push to bolster party influence in the region ahead of municipal coordination efforts.
As Pawars navigate Baramati bypoll, talks of a ‘Jay vs Yugendra’ showdown in 2029
April 23, 2026 4:31 pm
While Jay Pawar hinted that he might contest the next Assembly elections from Baramati, NCP (SP) MLA Rohit Pawar said his party may once again field Yugendra Pawar from the seat.
Baramati bypoll: Sunetra Pawar votes, hints at record voter turnout as tribute to Ajit Pawar
April 23, 2026 9:54 am
In the Baramati bypoll, Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Sunetra Pawar is facing off against 22 Independents, with no major political party fielding a candidate against her.
NCP reaches out to Congress to make Baramati bypoll unopposed
April 08, 2026 10:34 pm
While the NCP is engaging with state Congress leaders to persuade them to withdraw their candidate, the final call is expected to be taken by the Congress high command in Delhi.
Yet another Pawar scion enters politics: Late Ajit Pawar’s son Jay is NCP’s apex panel member
April 03, 2026 9:26 am
Apex level committee is considered the highest decision making body in the party that is authorised to take various organisational and political decisions.
After controversies, NCP nudges Sunetra Pawar to step up, assert control
March 31, 2026 10:48 pm
The leadership is now keen that Pawar not only consolidate her grip over the party organisation but also actively engage with parties.
Rupali Chakankar quits NCP women’s wing post amid Kharat row
March 28, 2026 9:43 am
Opposition leaders have stepped up demands for the Special Investigation Team (SIT) probing the case to question Chakankar, particularly over alleged financial links tied to Kharat.
Zirwal video will have to be authenticated, appropriate action will follow if wrongdoing is proved: CM
March 27, 2026 7:19 pm
For the past 48 hours, a video is being widely circulated showing Zirwal allegedly in an objectionable position with a transwoman at his official residence.
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.
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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.
