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Tie-up with Ajit Pawar-led NCP only after consulting party workers: Supriya Sule

The Baramati MP said NCP (S-P) Maharashtra president Shashikant Shinde will hold discussion with NCP's state chief Sunil Tatkare and only then will a decision be announced in a couple of days.

3 min readPuneDec 23, 2025 10:41 PM IST

Supriya Sule said while discussions are going on with NCP, the Maha Vikas Aghadi is getting ready to fight the civic elections. (Express File Photo by Amit Mehra)

As Pune city NCP (S-P) chief Prashant Jagtap offered to resign to protest against a possible alliance of his party with Ajit Pawar-led NCP, Lok Sabha MP from Baramati Supriya Sule said any decision with regard to the tie-up will be taken only after consulting the party ”karyakartas” (party workers).

”We have received offers in this regard..But any decision of an alliance will be taken up after consulting the party workers. Whatever our party ”karyakarta” will say, we will agree to it,” Sule, who is also the NCP (S-P)’s working president, told The Indian Express on Tuesday.

The Baramati MP said NCP (S-P) Maharashtra president Shashikant Shinde will hold discussion with NCP’s state chief Sunil Tatkare and only then will a decision be announced in a couple of days.

When contacted, Tatkare said,”I have no knowledge about any possible alliance with NCP (S-P). Tomorrow, we are holding a meeting in Mumbai. We will have a discussion and only then I will be able to comment about it.”

Asked whether she was personnally in favour of joining hands with Ajit Pawar’s party, Sule said, ”I have no personal view…it all depends on what the party workers feel. If they feel we should align with the NCP, then we will abide by their decision…”

As for Prashant Jagtap offering to quit, Sule said she had no knowledge about it as she was busy in Parliament. ”I have not received any resignation from Prashant Jagtap. Neither our state president has received any resignation letter….Our party is run on democratic lines. Whatever decision we take, it will be taken after consulting our party rank and file,” she said, adding, ”Just yesterday, I and our state president held two our discussion with Prashant Jagtap…”

Sule said while discussions are going on with NCP, the Maha Vikas Aghadi is getting ready to fight the civic elections. ”Our discussion about seat-sharing in MVA is at a final stage…This election is about the party workers, it is about their interest. Our party will therefore take a decision, giving topmost priority to the interest of our party workers. We will do everything possible in the interest of Pune and Punekars.”

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While his leaders, especially in Pimpri-Chinchwad, are openly talking of an alliance with Sharad Pawar’s party, Ajit Pawar himself called up Congress leader Satej Patil and sought an alliance with the Congress. When asked whether she had spoke to Ajit Pawar about an alliance with his party, Sule replied in the negative. Neither had Ajit Pawar called her up to discuss the possibility of an alliance.

Meanwhile, addressing a press conference in Kolhapur on Tuesday, Congress MLC Satej Patil said,”It is true that Ajit Pawar had called me and discussed the issue of a possible alliance. However, the phone call was not related for an alliance in Kolhapur or Ichalkaranji civic bodies. In Pune, our plan to fight the civic elections as Maha Vikas Aghadi is ready.”

Manoj Dattatrye More

Manoj Dattatrye More is a Senior Editor at The Indian Express, having been with the publication since 1992. Based in Pune, he is a veteran journalist with a 33-year career that spans editorial desk work, investigative reporting, and political analysis. Professional Legacy Experience: He spent his first 16 years on the editorial desk before moving into active field reporting. He has written over 20,000 stories, including more than 10,000 bylined articles. Impact Journalism: He is widely respected for "campaign-style" reporting that leads to tangible social change. Road Safety: His decade-long campaign regarding the dangerous state of the Pune-Mumbai highway in Khadki resulted in a ₹23 crore reconstruction project in 2006, which dramatically reduced fatalities. Environmental Protection: His reports against tree cutting on the Pune-Mumbai and Pune-Nashik highways saved approximately 2,000 trees. Anti-Corruption: During the COVID-19 pandemic, he exposed a scam where doctors were being asked to pay bribes for government jobs, resulting in them being hired without payment. Recent Notable Articles (Late 2025) Manoj More's recent work focuses heavily on the shifting political landscape of Maharashtra and civic governance in the Pimpri-Chinchwad area: 1. Political Shifts & Alliances "Ajit Pawar's NCP continues domination in Pune, wins 10 of 17 local bodies" (Dec 21, 2025): A major report on the local self-government election results, detailing the NCP’s stronghold in Baramati, Indapur, and Lonavala. "BJP ropes in 13 ex-corporators, deals major blow to NCP" (Dec 20, 2025): Reporting on a significant political defection in Pimpri-Chinchwad as the BJP gears up for civic polls. "Congress opts for solo BMC run as alliance talks with Sena (UBT) collapse" (Dec 17, 2025): Covering the breakdown of Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) talks for the Mumbai civic elections. "NCP(SP)'s Rahul Kalate, Sena (UBT) leader Sanjog Waghere set to join BJP" (Dec 19, 2025): Detailing high-profile party-hopping ahead of the municipal elections. 2. Civic & Administrative Accountability "PCMC draws ire for issuing tenders worth Rs 250 crore just before poll code" (Dec 17, 2025): An investigative piece on the Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation’s last-minute spending spree before election restrictions. "93 killed in 76 accidents in five years: Bypass service roads in Pune remain undeveloped for 18 yrs" (Nov 16, 2025): A critical look at the long-delayed infrastructure projects contributing to fatalities on Pune’s bypass roads. 3. Social & Labor Issues "As state says TCS has laid off 376 employees: FITE flags figures, say nearly 2,500 were forced to quit" (Dec 11, 2025): Investigating conflicting reports regarding IT sector layoffs in Maharashtra. "Maharashtra govt move to 'downgrade' Aadhaar cards" (Nov 30, 2025): Reporting on the state’s decision to require additional documents alongside Aadhaar to combat identity misuse. Signature Beat Manoj More is the definitive voice on Pimpri-Chinchwad, an industrial hub he has covered for three decades. His reporting is characterized by its aggressive stance against local "gondaism" (thuggery) and a relentless focus on civic infrastructure—choked drains, garbage management, and public transport. X (Twitter): @manojmore91982 ... Read More

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