Cheer erupts in Ajit Pawar camp as EC order recognises his party as real NCP

The EC order allotting the party's poll symbol and name to Ajit-led NCP has also come as an opportunity for the party to further strengthen its organisational structure in the state and attract the remaining MLAs and MPs who are still with Sharad Pawar-led NCP.

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As the EC order was announced, a cheer of jubilation swept Ajit Pawar supporters outside the party offices, where party workers burst firecrackers, raised slogans and distributed sweets. (Representational Image)

Recognition of his faction by the Election Commission as the real Nationalist Congress Party has come as a shot in the arm for Deputy CM Ajit Pawar ahead of the upcoming Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha polls.

The EC order allotting the party’s poll symbol and name to Ajit-led NCP has also come as an opportunity for the party to further strengthen its organisational structure in the state and attract the remaining MLAs and MPs who are still with Sharad Pawar-led NCP.

As the EC order was announced, a cheer of jubilation swept Ajit Pawar supporters outside the party offices, where party workers burst firecrackers, raised slogans and distributed sweets.

VIDEO | Visuals of celebrations outside NCP leader Ajit Pawar’s office in Mumbai after Election Commission of India announced Ajit Pawar’s faction as the real Nationalist Congress Party (NCP).

In its order, the Election Commission allotted NCP symbol ‘Wall Clock’ to the group… pic.twitter.com/OJLX7KswN2

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While the rebel NCP faction termed it as victory of the truth, Dy CM Ajit Pawar said that he accepted the EC order in full humility, acknowledging that the party has been entrusted with more responsibility now.

“Certain developments in our party had prompted us to approach the Election Commission to seek justice. Both sides placed their arguments, but a majority is vital in democracy. Finally, the verdict on the party name and symbol is in our favour. ECI accepted submissions made by our counsels and we thank ECI,” Ajit Pawar said.

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