Maharashtra Politics: Former MLA Rahul Mote Joins Ajit Pawar's NCP With Supporters

Mumbai: "Late Yashwantrao Chavan taught us the politics of inclusion, and we are continuing on that path. We strive to live in harmony without any discrimination based on caste, religion, or sect. Just as Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj built Hindavi Swarajya by uniting people from all castes, it is our responsibility to maintain communal harmony. People's issues must be resolved by immersing ourselves among them," said National President of the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) and Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar on Tuesday. 

Former MLA from Bhoom-Paranda constituency and leader from the Sharad Pawar group, Rahul Mote, along with a large group of supporters, officially joined the Ajit Pawar-led NCP in the presence of Pawar.

Pawar said, "We need to build a new generation of party workers to strengthen the organization. We must seek blessings and guidance from our elders. In fact, the party itself was founded with the blessings of such seniors, and today it has completed 26 years."

He emphasised that development work happens not by opposing power but by being in power, and urged the party cadre to begin preparations for the upcoming local body elections. “Work in a way that brings success to the party without discrimination. Mistakes and unethical practices can harm the party's image,” he warned.

Pawar also cautioned party members to be mindful of their statements. “If you speak wrongly, it gets amplified by the media and social platforms. Social media has become very powerful today, so everyone must be conscious of their words and actions,” he said. 

Additionally, several office bearers from various parties across Dharashiv, Ahilyanagar, and Akola districts also joined the NCP.

Present at the event were NCP National President and Deputy CM Ajitdada Pawar, Treasurer MLA Shivajirao Garje, MLAs Amol Mitkari, Kashinath Date, Satish Chavan, Vikram Kale, Chief Spokesperson Anand Paranjpe, State Vice President Pramod Hindurao, State General Secretary Latif Tamboli, Co-Treasurer Sanjay Borge, Ahilyanagar District President Ashok Sawant, Dharashiv District President Mahendra Dhurgude, Akola District President Mohammad Badruzzama, South Mumbai District President Mahendra Pansare, and a large number of party workers and office bearers.