Won’t Talk to Ajit Pawar Till Clarity Emerges on Seat Sharing: Supriya Sule in Pune
Pune, 25th December 2025: Nationalist Congress Party (Sharadchandra Pawar faction) leader and MP Supriya Sule on Thursday said discussions were still underway regarding seat-sharing among alliance partners, including within the NCP, and clarity would emerge only after proposals are finalised at the party level.
Speaking to reporters in Pune, Sule extended her best wishes to all candidates and specifically congratulated Prashant Jagtap, saying she wished him success from the heart. “Every day brings a new beginning,” she remarked, indicating that political equations remain dynamic.
Sule said meetings are ongoing regarding both factions of the Nationalist Congress Party. She clarified that the authority to prepare seat-sharing proposals has been given to senior leaders Kakade, Tambe, and Chavan, and the final proposal will be submitted to the state party president.
According to her, local leaders have been empowered to take decisions on seat allocation.
She also underlined that Sharad Pawar continues to focus on national issues and does not intervene in local-level data or micro-management. Referring to the possibility of political realignments, Sule said two strong political parties should wish each other well, adding that she has an emotional attachment to the Thackeray family and hopes for unity.
On alliance politics, Sule pointed out that elections to local self-government bodies have historically not been contested jointly by the Congress and the NCP, even though the two parties have worked together for nearly 18 years at other levels. She said discussions are still ongoing and no final decision has been taken.
Sule made it clear that she would not initiate talks with Ajit Pawar until final numbers and clarity emerge. Criticising the BJP, she said the slogan of a “Congress-free India” has ironically resulted in several former Congress and NCP leaders joining the BJP. She added that her party continues to promote new talent and grassroots leadership.
Calling civic elections “elections of party workers,” Sule said ticket distribution, including concerns about candidates with criminal backgrounds, would be discussed once formal proposals are placed on the table. She stressed that party workers remain the central focus of Sharad Pawar’s politics and assured that no worker would be abandoned. “Sharad Pawar is the tiger, and he is very much alive,” she said, expressing confidence in the party’s cadre.
Clarifying media reports, Sule said she had not made any statements regarding Adani and reiterated her progressive ideology. She also recalled past instances where Sharad Pawar was sidelined at the state and national level, but said Congress leader Sonia Gandhi had shown political maturity, enabling both parties to govern together and work for broader political interests.
Raising concerns over electoral practices, Sule appealed to the Election Commission of India to put an end to inducements and incentives during elections. She informed that fresh meetings on seat-sharing in Mumbai were scheduled later in the day and that a decision was expected soon.
Sule concluded by stating that efforts are being made to ensure that the Maha Vikas Aghadi contests the upcoming elections together, though discussions are still in progress.
