Rahul Patil Switches Sides: A Political Shift in Maharashtra
Rahul Patil, a former Congress leader and previous candidate for the Kolhapur assembly, has joined the Ajit Pawar-led faction of the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP). His move is seen as a strategic shift ahead of upcoming political challenges, with NCP leaders optimistic about his impact.
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In a notable political maneuver, Rahul Patil, previously affiliated with the Congress party and an ex-member of the Kolhapur Zilla Parishad, has officially joined Maharashtra's Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar's Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) wing.
Patil, son of the late Congress MLA PN Patil, was a candidate in the 2024 assembly elections but faced defeat in the Karvir constituency against Shiv Sena candidate Chandradeep Narake.
Ajit Pawar hailed Patil's entry as a promising development, expressing confidence that his leadership will bolster NCP's presence and influence within the Kolhapur district.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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